Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 77 Playing With Fire

Samuel arched an eyebrow.

Emelle had always been a woman who knew how to keep things proper.

vibes that could be misinterpreted.

Even when they went out for meals or coffee, she never gave off any s

Not this was the first time she had grabbed his hand like that, almost as if she were clutching onto the only thing keeping her afloat in rough

Sammel’s gaze softened as he noticed a subtle hint of redness in her eyes.

He couldn’t help but feel a pang of sympathy. Lowering his head, he spoke softly, “Ms. Hoven, is everything alright? Have you run into some

Emelie

back of her head.

elle felt the sea breeze bushing against her face, but at the same time, a dull ache pulsed at the b

Her question emerged somewhat disjointed, “Mr. Swanson, did you bring soineone along?”

“No,” came his straight forward reply.

“Did your older brother bring one?”

“He did,” Sammel confirmed

“Is it his girlfriend?” Emelie pressed further.

Samuel chose his words carefully, “I’m not entirely sure.”

”

Emelie was convinced it wasn’t his brother’s girlimend

She reasoned that if it were someone significant, like a girlfriend, Samuel’s response wouldn’t be so vague. After all, there was no way he could not recognize his own sister–in–law.

that the person was likely brought along by his older brother for

already on the cruise, it was only natural to expect everyone to be aware of the

her,

dry lips before fixing a serious gaze on

she said, “It appears that both Cloudex Corporation and

been involved much in company business lately, I understand how crucial this project is

asserted, “Ms. Hoven, you know I don’t

just hoping, as a friend, Mr. Swanson, that you could

he could trade me

leave

her walk a tightrope.

Cloudex Corporation? Have

and murmured,

couldn’t defy the rules of the game, then she had to

Samuel was the

she knew on this ship who could

a serious warning. “Ms. Hoven, playing with fire will

she was essentially burning bridges. There was no way

moment to compose herself and said, “But

bargaining chip, he must

were friends, they were

to sacrifice his own interests for her,

to propose terms that satisfied Samuel’s

the only way she could get

Emelle managed to keep her thoughts clear even

be willing

Samuel adjusted his glasses.

they spent the whole afternoon talking

Bryan instructed

noticed the woman in front of him stumble slightly and instinctively reached out

herself

face was

gaze lingered on her face for a moment before he nodded politely and continued on his way to the