Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 13 Outright Accusation

The accident happened suddenly, and it was entirely unexpected.

Chaos ensued at the scene as people scrambled to clear the debris and rush the Injured to the hospital

Fortunciely, the cultural heritage boat was merely a framework and not particularly heavy.

Emelie’s lower leg was struck but an X–ray showed no fracture.

Had the boat been complete, its considerable weight in the tons would have resulted in a much more

severe injury.

However, the incident had left Mr. Smith unconscious, necessitating an e

explanation.

While the injured were being attended to, the factory manager quickly investigated what had happened

It turned out one of the hemp ropes holding the cultural heritage boat aloft had loosened, causing the

boat to lose balance and triggered the accident.

The critical question was why that particular rope had come undone.

In the hospital room, the factory manager lamented. “The loosened rope was marked number 4, but we

have no surveillance in the factory, so it’s unclear how it happened. According to witnesses, only one

person had been near that spot before the accident occurred, and it was…”

William’s expressionless face was recognized by those who knew him well as his expression of anger.

Who?”

The manager hesitantly glanced in a direction. “It was…”

Emelie was propped up in her hospital bed as she suddenly spoke up, “It was me.”

William looked at her.

with her hair in disarray, clothes

her slender leg.

she had gazed at

pitiable.

inhaled deeply, his voice cool as he

of investing in the cultural heritage

factory manager appeared even more distraught. “Profit? The cedar wood we use for the cultural heritage boats took us five years to source. Without

it’s damaged, I don’t even know if it can be repaired. The loss

you touch the

clearly,

after Emelle spoke, Daphne Interjected in a low

and William both looked her

being the least hurt with only a scraped palm, she still received medical care

William insisted.

eyes met theirs from her seat on the edge

like there

her cold tone and stammered, “Ms. Hoven,

the rope, so

“Go on,” William urged.

Perhaps that accidental tug loosened the rope… Mr. Middleton, I’m sorry, I had no ideal such a small action could lead to serious consequences. Had I known, I would have stopped Ms. Hoven, possibly

Emelie stared in disbelief.

Daphne’s manipulations, understanding that the reason fell short of bias, but Daphne’s outright accusation was beyond

colder. “Repeat what you just said,

Daphne whimpered, retreating behind William

the question,” William said, looking at

intended

seemed

frustration and resentment

you believe everything she

isn’t the truth?” William

I’m not lying. We can check the surveillance… Everything I’ve

is true…”

exploded. “Didn’t you hear the manager? There’s

Daphne

word until William sharply rebuked her, “Shut up! Have you