Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 238 William’s illegitimate Child

Emelie set down the phone and took a sip of her mocha. The bitter coffee clashed with the creamy sweetness, creating a disjointed taste.

She swallowed the coffee and took a deep breath before saying sincerely, “Mrs. Middleton, my friend didn’t intend to pry into that young lady’s affairs.

“She was just being curious and wanted to gossip around. She hasn’t been spreading any rumors. She’s not the type to be indiscreet.”

“If she offended you or the young lady in any way, I sincerely apologize on her behalf. Please don’t make things difficult for her.”

Vanessa chuckled. “What are you saying, Emelie? I would never make things difficult for her. After all, she’s your friend. It’s just that we really don’t want to publicize Xenia’s pregnancy right now..

Emebe caught on quickly. “Tunderstand I won’t say a word about it

Vanessa’s smile broadened. “Of course. You’re so busy with your mother in the hospital and your father soon to be released for recovery.

“Thear you’re also starting a new job at the Swanson Corporation. With so much on your plate, you wouldn’t have the time to spread gossip.”

feel slightly unnerved by how well Vanessa

beyond Vanessa’s refined and gentle demeanor. She realized there was more to

too.

Emelie stood up to see her off, but Vanessa waved her back into her seat and left on her own.

She immediately took out her phone to call Mona and check on her. She only

wouldn’t start. She couldn’t tell if it

frustration gnawed at her, deepening her

had shared her findings with Emelie. The pregnant woman, whom Vanessa referred

daughter or her daughter–in–law. It was widely known that William was the only son of the Middletons. If it was the latter, it meant that the woman

shock the entire city. If it was the former, it was

show that she wasn’t after the family fortune or aiming to compete with William, she willingly underwent

at best. It could potentially become a scandal for

never intended to spread the information. Yet Vanessa had still sought her out because