Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 35 Lover

Everyone immediately looked at Emelie.

Emelie stood there with a blank expression, like some frozen statue.

Mikhail Spencer and his wife, Linda Grabel, were actually quite fond of Emelie, especially after seeing how capable and sociable she’d been tonight. They knew Troy was not cut out for managing a business, so they had hoped to find a woman capable of doing so for him.

Emelie’s lack of wealth of influence was actually advantageous to them, as it meant they could easily manipulate and control her. They were concerned that if Troy’s wife came from a wealthy or influential family, she might divert the company’s profits to her own family.

Linda clasped Emelie’s hand and smiled kindly at her. “Yes. I think Emelie is a fine young woman, too.”

Emelie immediately pulled her hand away, shocking Linda.

Emelie then said calmly, “Mrs. Spencer, please don’t misunderstand. Mr. Troy was just fooling around. We’re no more than friends, so there’s no way marriage would be involved.”

Troy exclaimed in a panic, “Emelie!”

as a

Emelie continued swiftly, “You’ve misunderstood my feelings, Mr. Troy. I’ve only ever treated you a normal friend, nothing more.”

a friend now, right?” Troy said adamantly. “I don’t

forcing me now,

am,”

was clearly the wiser

family was clearly fond of Emelie. Even if William didn’t marry her, she’d still be his implied “lover“. It wasn’t uncommon for influential families to adopt such a

Emelie away from the Middletons. So Mikhail said sternly, “Be quiet, Troy. Stop fooling around. You can’t force Ms. Hoven

at William before sneering. “You

though his jaw

steadying his glass on the table again. He said suddenly, “I’ll

exclaimed in

how kind he is, right? He’s a fine young man and reputable in Capebatt

no way that Troy was a good choice for her. Emelle

cut in. He began playing matchmaker for Emelle and Troy’s marriage. “I can vouch for Troy’s character. I’ve watched him grow from a child to the man

love for one another later on. Why don’t you two get engaged first? Then you can strengthen your

great ideal Why don’t we just announce the engagement right now to all the guests

outside to announce this news.