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.

hair in disarray, clothes stained, and

her slender leg.

when she had gazed at him with tears in

pitiable.

inhaled deeply, his voice cool as he asked, “What were you

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

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

know if it can be

you

responded clearly, “No, I

in a low voice, “It seemed

both looked her

with only a scraped palm, she still received medical care

William insisted.

eyes met theirs from her

straightened up. “It seemed like

tone and stammered, “Ms. Hoven, I

the rope, so

“Go on,” William urged.

I thought… Perhaps that accidental tug loosened the rope… Mr. Middleton, I’m sorry, I had no ideal such a small action could lead

Emelie stared in disbelief.

that the reason fell short

significantly colder. “Repeat what

behind William and adopting

the question,” William said,

was aware that William intended

tactics seemed ludicrous

frustration and

believe everything

isn’t the truth?” William

added, “Mr. Middleton, I’m not lying.

is true…”

manager? There’s no surveillance in

was Daphne acting

sharply rebuked her, “Shut up!