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.

of the previous night when she had gazed at him with

pitiable.

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

was answering Daphne’s question about the profitability of investing in the cultural heritage boat factory, “Emelie replied

“Profit? The cedar wood we use for the cultural heritage boats took us five years to source. Without the right

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

you touch

responded clearly,

Daphne Interjected in a low voice, “It

William both

hurt with only a scraped palm, she

William insisted.

watery eyes met theirs from her seat

straightened up. “It seemed like

intimidated by her cold tone and stammered,

rope, so I

“Go on,” William urged.

thought… 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

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

whimpered, retreating behind William

question,” William said, looking

intended to

tactics seemed ludicrous

William’s rebuke brought her frustration and resentment to

everything she says?”

statements isn’t the

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

is true…”

the manager?

Daphne acting

word until William sharply rebuked her,