Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 78 Plan B

The waiter served them coffee.

William grabbed a small sugar cube with a clip and dropped it into his coffee. The once–calm surface rippled.

He then stined the coffee with a spoon

The sleeve of his suit was slightly rolled up, revealing the elegant wristwatch with a peacock dial underneath.

He looked down, hiding his emotions.

“The Maple Avenue project is a great opportunity. We’re interested, and Vertex Capital Holdings is too.”

Bryan remained composed. “So, if Swanson Corporation compromises, it’ll give Cloudex Corporation a better chance.”

William lifted his head. His gaze was calm.

“Mr. Swanson, how about we reconsider the tennis?”

Bryan paused briefly, and even Emelie, who was hiding in the coffee shop, was taken aback.

She couldn’t believe William was actually tuming down the offer. He had refused to trade her as part of the deal

Emelle pressed her lips tightly together.

“Finding it tough to meet this condition, Mr. Middleton?” Bryan probed. “Or is it that you have other projects in mind that you want Ms. Hoven to ‘assist” with?”

William didn’t reply “You’ll be coming to dinner tonight, won’t you?” he asked.

“Of course,” came the response. The dinner was the main event tonight.

William lifted his coffee cup, taking a sip before politely excusing himself

“Let’s continue our discussion on the project after tonight. I have other matters to attend to. Please excuse me.”

back. He simply rose

descended the stairs, his expression

picked up his coffee and called out to Emelie in

you can

out from her

what was said just

confirmed with a

he didn’t say no either.

he’s got another project in mind that’s a higher priority, and he wants to see if he can

doesn’t work out, he’ll come back to discuss

had everything meticulously

“Yeah,” Emelie replied.

that William’s hesitation to trade her might mean he had other plans in mind rather than just being reluctant to let her

for you

Emelie gave

must still thank you for your

helping out Sam. I don’t usually get involved in young people’s affairs, but

tell that he was trying to paint

He can’t bear to see anyone in distress,”

only because of Sem but also because I’m interested in the terms you discussed with

William will choose to bring you to

again, Emelie left

she made eye contact with Patricia. Emelie smiled at her first, and Patricia nodded

back to her room,

she had been out of touch

unsure about any urgent projects at hand. She also couldn’t decipher

major deal and the top three companies in the country competing for it, Swanson Corporation’s willingness to compromise would be a big win

understand why William hadn’t agreed to

her room key card, but before she could swipe

up and found herself facing William’s icy