William was getting closer, almost pressing against her.
Struggling to control her nervous breath, Elizabeth asked, "So, are you avenging your fiancée by targeting me?"
"Let's not talk about irrelevant people!" William said, his body now really pressing against hers.
Damn it!
Why did this tall man feel even heavier than before?
"Mr. Dickens, I could charge you with r**e!"
Hearing her words, William let out a scoff.
"Don't say that. It makes me unhappy. But to make the charges stick, I suppose I should do something..."
His hand mischievously reached for her collar, seemingly about to undo her buttons.
Elizabeth was horrified.
Was he serious?
But William paused, puzzled. Hadn't Elizabeth been with many men over the years for money? Why did she seem so frightened the moment he touc
