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.

vague response hinted that the person was likely brought along by his older brother

they were already on the cruise, it was only

unlike her,

serious gaze on Samuel Her appearance was impeccable, with flawless features

she said, “It appears that both Cloudex Corporation and Swanson Corporation

in company business lately, I understand how crucial

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

as a friend, Mr. Swanson, that you could pass along a message to your

he could trade me from

my safety, and let me leave unharmed, I could offer him some

was watching her walk a tightrope.

you’re willing to betray Cloudex Corporation? Have you thought

murmured,

game, then she had to figure out how to keep herself safe

Samuel was the

person she knew on this ship

glasses conveyed a serious warning. “Ms. Hoven,

she was essentially burning bridges. There

and said, “But

use her as a bargaining chip,

she and Samuel were friends,

couldn’t expect him to sacrifice his own interests for her, let alone

that satisfied Samuel’s brother first, who would then

way she could get

to keep her thoughts clear even in her dizzy

asked, “Mr. Swanson, would you be willing

I can.” Samuel adjusted his glasses. “Let’s go. I’ll take you to

and they spent the whole afternoon

Bryan instructed someone

way up the stairs, he noticed the woman in front

herself

up. Her face was

he nodded politely and