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.”

to hold him back. He simply

the stairs, his expression turned

left, Bryan picked up his coffee and

you can come

stepped out from

heard what was

confirmed

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

mind that’s a higher priority, and he wants to see if he can

he’ll come back to discuss the Maple

had everything

“Yeah,” Emelie replied.

to trade her might mean he had other plans in

they agreed to trade a deal for you first, then I’m afraid there’s not much I

Emelie gave a

thank you

don’t usually get involved in young people’s affairs, but

trying

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

because of Sem but also because I’m interested in

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

again, Emelie

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

walked back to her room, her mind heavy

been out of touch

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

in the country competing for

agreed to trade her for

key card, but before she could swipe it,

found herself facing William’s icy