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 thick

her slender leg.

of the previous night when she had gazed

pitiable.

cool as he asked, “What were you

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

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

don’t even know if

you touch

responded clearly,

Daphne Interjected in a low voice,

William both

least hurt with only a scraped palm, she still

William insisted.

watery eyes met theirs from her seat on the edge

up. “It seemed like there was? What

was intimidated by her cold tone and stammered, “Ms. Hoven, I remembered you seemed to

rope, so

“Go on,” William urged.

such a small action could lead

Emelie stared in disbelief.

tolerated Daphne’s manipulations, understanding that the reason fell short of bias, but

significantly colder. “Repeat what

behind William

question,”

aware that William intended

seemed ludicrous

brought her frustration and resentment to

you believe everything she

isn’t the truth?”

not lying. We can check the

is true…”

manager? There’s no surveillance in the

Daphne

voice rose with each word until William sharply rebuked