Chapter 231 Your Dad's in Trouble

Emelie was speechless. Her weakness lay in her inability to curse. The more enraged she became, the less capable she was of doing so. Her teeth clenched tightly, and anger surged within her chest. William found her current state far more appealing than her usual cold and composed demeanor. He leaned in to kiss her and whispered, "Come on, angel." His kiss carried the scent of cinnamon tobacco, evoking memories of a cozy winter evening by the fireplace and igniting a feeling of tender warmth. And with him calling her like that, it was even more poignant. Emelie's breath quickened as she fought against the seductive lure of his false tenderness. "Don't call me that!" William was not one for much conversation in these moments. However, the incessant ringing of the phone on the floor began to irritate him. Did Samuel have nothing better to do? Yet Emelie sensed something was off. If it were Samuel, knowing she was with William, he wouldn't keep calling after the first unanswered atte