Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 24 Refusing to Use His Name

Emelie said, “It’s not worth a lot, really. I just think this logic to simple enough, so none of you should have any trouble understanding it. A partnership between two companies is based on mutual profit. If things escalate and the collaboration in called off, neither Mona’s company nor yours would benefit, right?”

Emelle was right. Companies could only collaborate when both parties had something to gain from it. There was no such thing as one gaining more than the other. But man were terrible and often enjoyed using such agreements to torture young women and take advantage.

Still, there was no such thing as not signing the agreement if they couldn’t take advantage.

One of the men sitting around the table observed Emelle before saying, “I think I’ve seen you before. You are Mr. Middleton’s secretary, right?”

Another man’s expression fell. “Which Middleton?”

“The CEO of Cloudex Corporation, of course.

Everyone else’s gazes changed in an instant as they looked at Emelle. They weren’t as hostile as they were earlier.

The man in the lead was no longer set on tormenting Emelie and Mona anymore, but letting them go just like that would be a hit to his pride. Since Emelie suggested toasting them, he said, “Alright. You can take her back, but only after you toast to everyone in this room!”

There were eight men in the private room. That meant eight shots to drink,

up shakily, looking quite ill. She wasn’t in the best state anymore.

drink for Mona. Once I finish drinking, your company’s partnership

to each of us,

one, before downing each shot of alcohol. Mona felt upset witnessing her friend’s actions, but she understood that if Emelie hadn’t intervened, they might have. remained trapped

But if it

man. She forced a smile and said, “May you earn lots, and your partnership be

downed the shot of liquor

Hoven such a woman of her word? Wouldn’t she pass out by the time she finished the eighth

said coldly. “She did this to

man that she was William’s secretary earlier or even pointed out that William and his friends were in the room nearby. William was sure

name to

of her actions.

harsh. Why did William come over in

in a peculiar tone,

the seventh shot, she began