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.

image with her hair in disarray, clothes stained, and a

her slender leg.

back memories of the previous night when she had gazed at him

pitiable.

inhaled deeply, his voice cool as

profitability of investing in the cultural heritage boat factory,

the cultural heritage boats took us five years to source. Without the right wood, a 330–foot boat is

even know if it can be repaired. The loss is

“Did you touch the

responded clearly, “No,

Emelle spoke, Daphne Interjected in a low voice,

William both looked

only a scraped palm, she

William insisted.

her seat on

“It seemed like there was?

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

rope, so I

“Go on,” William urged.

no ideal such a small action could lead to serious consequences. Had I known, I would have stopped Ms. Hoven,

Emelie stared in disbelief.

the reason fell short

colder. “Repeat what you just said, what did I

behind William

asking her the question,” William said, looking

was aware that William intended to refrain

tactics seemed ludicrous

her frustration and

believe everything she says?”

isn’t

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

is true…”

“Didn’t you hear the manager? There’s

was Daphne acting

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