Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Jupter 317 A Joke

As soon as he finished speaking, a hand clamped down hard on Charles‘ shoulder,

letore he could whip around to see who it was, he got yanked back.

ught off guard, he staggered, sending his cottage cheese and fruit breakfast bowl flying, splattering him from head to toe

Though his clothes shielded him, the mess left him looking like a complete wreck.

harles clenched his tongue against his cheek, raised his head, and locked eyes with William. The smallenged on William’s lips, but his demeanor hinted at achill

‘Mr. Middleton, let’s keep this civilized. What’s with the hands–on approach?” Charles quipped.

Van fixed him with a stare. “Can you even talk civilly, Mr. Davis?”

‘Of course I can. Why wouldn’t I?” Charles shrugged off his jacket, balled it up, and tossed his expensive custom suit into the trash without batting an eye.

With a sly grin, he quipped, “Heard you played hero for Ms. Hoven last night at the hospital. Appreciate it.

“Next time, though, shoot me a call After all, as her potential boyfriend, I’m supposed to be the one looking out for her, you know?”

William adjusted his cufflinks. This caught Emelie’s attention as she noticed his suit looked oddly familiar. Wasn’t that what he wore last night? Didn’the leave?

No way.

dismissed the

out of it last night, she couldn’t see clearly, let alone recognize his

chilled. “Might as well tell me that when you’re no longer

“past a word’s difference. No big

on Emelle, his expression a puzzle. Emelie started to speak but found herself at

nearby. Emelie hadn’t seen Ashton at the Navarro residence last night. She had assumed William had arrived in Weston with only Elena,

hospital and noticed a traffic officer towing a Ferrari parked on the street. From the plates, it looks

respectful. “No worries,

edition cat. 1 bet it’s worth millions. If it gets damaged during towing, the repair costs will be through the roof. Plus, it’ll need to

remained firm “Money’s no problem for me. Don’t sweat

good to go. They’re about to discharge me, and I’m heading

quick look and nodded decisively. “Okay, if you say so. Call me anytime

“will do,”

“Emelie replied

past William without a word and

giving them both

gaze. His strong, sculpted features reminded her of

had been unwell then, which explained her outburst. Now composed and clear–headed, she rebamed

you for your help last night, Mr.

“If you’re grateful, then settle the

The face.