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.

her hair in disarray, clothes stained,

her slender leg.

previous night when she had gazed

pitiable.

as he asked, “What were you

profitability of investing in the cultural heritage boat

the cultural heritage boats took us five years to source. Without the

I don’t even know if it can be

you touch the

clearly, “No, I

spoke, Daphne Interjected in a low voice, “It seemed like

both

the least hurt with only a scraped

William insisted.

watery eyes met theirs from her seat on

up. “It seemed like there

and stammered, “Ms. Hoven, I remembered you seemed to

rope, so I

“Go on,” William urged.

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 preventing this

Emelie stared in disbelief.

manipulations, understanding that the reason fell short

“Repeat what you just said, what did

retreating behind

asking her the question,”

aware that William intended to refrain her

seemed ludicrous

rebuke brought her frustration and resentment

believe everything

her statements isn’t

added, “Mr. Middleton, I’m not lying. We can check the

is true…”

“Didn’t you hear the manager? There’s no surveillance

Daphne

sharply rebuked her, “Shut