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 to shake William’s

William descended the stairs,

picked up his coffee and called out to Emelie in

can

out from her hiding

glanced up. “You heard what was

confirmed with a

yes, but he didn’t say no either. Instead, he

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

back to discuss the Maple Avenue project with me as a

had everything meticulously planned

“Yeah,” Emelie replied.

hesitation to trade her might mean he had other plans

trade a deal for you first, then I’m afraid

disheartened, Emelie gave a

you for your help, Mr.

get involved in young people’s affairs, but this is the first

he was trying to

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

agreed to help not only because of Sem but also because I’m interested in

William will choose to bring you to my side,” Bryan

Bryan once again, Emelie left

Patricia. Emelie smiled at her first,

to her room, her mind heavy

had been out of touch with the

projects at hand. She also

country competing for it, Swanson Corporation’s willingness to compromise would be a big

William hadn’t agreed to trade her for the

reached for her room key card, but before she

up and found herself facing William’s icy