Chapter 70

Chapter 70 Sult Yourself

Emelie extended her hand to touch the necklace and nodded.

It wasn’t actually about giving her a gift.

It

It was William’s way of quickly making a name for himself, ensuring the other CEOs aboard the cruise

knew who he was and were aware of the capabilities of Cloudex Corporation.

Simply put, she ended up being his tool again.

She was nothing but a tool for him to show off his status

Samuel looked away and casually took a sip of his cocktail.

His friend, Nathan, raised an eyebrow. “Are you interested in that diamond necklace, too? You seemed quite focused on it.”

Samuel smiled. “Yeah, it caught my attention.”

Nathan continued, “Really? Then why didn’t you join the bidding earlier?

“Wasn’t that William Middleton from the Middleton family? They’ve got quite a reputation, especially lately.

“But the Swansons from Weston aren’t exactly behind either. If you really wanted that diamond necklace, you could have given him a run for his money.”

Samuel chuckled, “No worries, there’s always tomorrow.”

Nathan glanced at him, then turned his gaze to William and Emelie, as if he had figured something out.

“You’re not eyeing the diamond necklace, are you? You’re interested in the person wearing it.”

Samuel remained composed. “Let’s not jump to conclusions and tarnish anyone’s reputation.”

Nathan shook his head, feeling nostalgic.

“If you’re truly into her, just mention it back home. They’ll be thrilled to welcome her as your wife.

“After all these years, your family has been waiting for this moment to happen.”

Samuel smiled but said nothing.

Lost in their conversation, they failed to notice Elias sitting behind them, who managed to pick up most

of what they were saying.

When William got up to use the restroom, Elias followed suit.

“Hey, Will.”

William glanced back, and they both made their way to the restroom.

“When did you and Samuel start having issues?” Elias asked.

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“Samuel?” William said, “We don’t.”

“I just overheard him saying he’s into Ms. Hoven,” Elias Insisted.

William’s expression darkened briefly, but he smirked dismissively. “If he’s got the guts, he can try.”

Since Elias left early, he missed out on Nathan’s subsequent advice to Samuel: “But hey, don’t take things. too seriously on this ship.

“You might be new here, but I’m sure you’ve heard the rumors, right? It’s pretty common for people to switch companions behind the scenes.”

Samuel furrowed his brows.

“The women brought onto this ship are basically up for grabs. William must be aware of this unspoken

rule.

“If he’s okay with bringing that woman aboard, it probably means she’s not from a high–class background.

“She doesn’t meet the Swansons‘ standards.”

Nathan shrugged casually. “So, maybe it’s better to just have some fun with her here instead of taking things too seriously.”

The auction finished up around 10:00 pm, signaling the start of the cruise as the ship set sail from the dock

Emelie and William were shown to their room by a steward.

Their suite could rival any five–star hotel. It featured a spacious living room and dining area but with just one bedroom and a double bed.

Oddly enough, several boxes of condoms were prominently displayed on the bedside table. It was as if they were deemed essential for the room’s occupant.

Emelie remained composed. “Mr. Middleton, I’ll just sleep on the couch.”

William loosened his tie. He was unimpressed by her attempt to dodge the situation.

“You haven’t shared a bed with me before?”

Emelie held her breath, “Mr. Middleton, as I’ve mentioned, that night at the hotel would be the last time.”

William gave her a wry smile. “Are you overconfident? Or do you just not trust me?”

Emelie paused for a moment before responding, “I don’t trust myself. I’m worried I might do something to offend you.

“Will that be enough of an answer, Mr. Middleton?”

William looked at her coldly for a few seconds before responding. “Suit yourself.”

He went straight into the bedroom. The door slammed shut behind him.

Fortunately, the suite had two bathrooms.

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If Emelie couldn’t get into the master bedroom, she could still use the other bathroom to freshen up.

Emelie carefully removed the diamond necklace and ran her fingers over its surface.

Despite her lack of expertise in jewelry, she could tell it was a top–quality plece just by its feel.

She certainly wouldn’t consider it a gift from William. She was just borrowing it and intended to give it back once they got off the ship.

The couch proved to be quite comfortable. Emelie lay down, covered herself with a light blanket, and closed her eyes.

As William came out to pour himself a drink, he noticed she was already fast asleep.

The blanket had slipped off onto the plush carpet beneath her.