Chapter 369 Off-Limits

Emelie sat in stunned silence. Affairs like these were supposed to happen naturally, not with prior notice for preparation! William's words had thrown her into disarray. It disrupted her meal entirely. As soon as she finished, she hurriedly made phone calls, wanting someone to bring her clothes. William approached from behind and swept her up in his arms. His jawline was stern. "Pay me first." Emelie hadn't expected him to be serious. She resisted, refusing to comply. She kicked and struggled to get down. "William Middleton! Let me go! You can't… like this… Wait!" Her protests were cut off as the bedroom door slammed shut with a resounding 'bang'. Despite Mr. Middleton's disdain for the hotel's class, the top floor still boasted excellent soundproofing. No matter how loudly she shouted, her voice wouldn't escape the room. … Once Lyle exited the building, he sat in his car, making calls to delegate the tasks William had assigned. Afterward, he lit a cigarette inside his vehicle