Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 321 Scream Then

Emelie’s phone ring at the perfect moment

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She glanced at the screen and flashed an apologetic amile. “It’s Mr. Swanson,” she said. “Probably something important. I’ll step out to take this. Feel free to start without me.” The group let out disappointed groans, but Emelie brushed it oft she swiftly opened the terrace’s glass door and slipped outside.

Watching herlewe, Charles picked up a glass of wine and took a sip. His expression was inscrutable.

Erbsence her phone’s alarm as soon as she stepped outside. Her expression turned somber.

After tonight, she resolved to have a serious chat with Charles, making it clear once more that his antics were unacceptable.

While a bit of playfulness was fine, she couldn’t abide by this kind of esercion.

The terrace was large and filled with plants. Soth floor lamps cast agentle, moody light, lending an intimate ambiance.

Emeke had no intention of rushing back to the private room, She planned to enjoy the outdoor space for at least another half hour.

She strolled aimlessly through the garden, pondering whether to give her mom call

Geeta hadn’t been recovering well since her major surgery, likely due to her agr.

She had become noticeably slower and more withdrawn. Sometimes, it took her ages to respond to anything.

they were left with no clear answers, just the recommendation to spend

to Weston for work, a no–hour train ride from Capehart City. It wasn’t a daily jant, so weekends were when she could visit, staying connected through phone calls

it to connect, someone suddenly rushed up behind her and pushed her into

off guard, Emelie dropped her

chill of the wall sending a

what the hell” she

corner darker still. In her panic, Emelle struggled to discem the

vit unpredictable Charles.

man let out a

Emelie recognized, but

two getting physical now?” William taunted.

eyes widened in disbellet. “William? What are

was their phate room. She wondered how he had managed

Will

backed Emelie into a corner, enclosing her with solid walls on three sides while he stood squarely in

close, their

they started teasing you? William interrogated, histone accusatory.

clear you burned down before changed your mind? Got a soft spot for him now, huh?”

couldn’t understand how he knew about her rejection of

mind was racing with concern that her coworkers might suddenly walk in

from me!” Her voice quivered with tension.

William wedged a leg between hers