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.

in

her slender leg.

she

pitiable.

cool as he asked, “What were you doing

question about the profitability of investing in the cultural heritage boat factory,

wood we use for the cultural heritage boats took us

know if it can be repaired. The

asked, “Did you touch

responded clearly,

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

William both looked

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

William insisted.

met theirs from her seat on the

up. “It seemed like there was? What

by her cold tone and stammered, “Ms. Hoven, I

rope,

“Go on,” William urged.

the rope… Mr. Middleton, I’m sorry, I had no ideal such a small action could lead

Emelie stared in disbelief.

manipulations, understanding that the reason fell short of bias, but

grew significantly colder. “Repeat what you just

whimpered, retreating behind William and adopting

question,” William said,

was aware that William intended to refrain her from

seemed

William’s rebuke brought her frustration and resentment

you believe everything she

statements isn’t the truth?” William

timidly added, “Mr. Middleton, I’m not lying.

is true…”

the manager? There’s no surveillance

Daphne

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