Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 401 He’s Playing Cute

With one hand signing the agreement and the other handing over the check, the matter was considered closed after the notarization.

After his parents left, Charles immediately turned his attention to Emelie. Smiling broadly, he said, “Let’s find a place to celebrate. Tonight’s on me. How about we go to Lovelight?”

Both Emelie and Ashley declined. Just the three of them going out? That didn’t make much sense, and it’d be weird.

“Are you worried that there aren’t enough people? Don’t worry. I’ll call a few more friends!” Charles took out his phone.

Anyone who didn’t know better might think that he was Emelie’s undercover agent in the Allen family. Who else would be so eager to celebrate after losing such a large sum of money?

Since he was so enthusiastic, Emelie and Ashley had no choice but to go along. They might as well just treat it as having a meal together.

Charles had invited a man who seemed around 30 years old and looked mature and refined. Emelie didn’t recognize him, but Ashley clearly hesitated when she saw him.

Charles introduced him and said, “This is my friend, Beathan Collins. I had originally wanted him to represent Elena’s case. Since that’s not necessary anymore, let’s just forget about it and have a meal.”

Beathan had a handsome appearance but an inscrutable expression. He shook hands with both Emelie and Ashley.

When he held Ashley’s hand, he paused for a few seconds before releasing it with a smile when she moved slightly.

They sat around a large round table. Charles crossed his legs and said in a relaxed tone, “Mr. Collins is a famous criminal defense lawyer in Southern Region. Ms. Thornton, have you heard of him before?”

“I’ve heard of

you ever gone up against

“Not yet.”

never have the chance to become adversaries, Ms. Thornton. I wouldn’t

up

added, “I have a soft spot for

come on, Beathan. Don’t pretend as if your nickname in the legal world isn’t ‘The Pretty–Faced Grim

name. His smile was

was usually quiet, but she seemed even quieter that

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ask if she was feeling unwell. If she was, they could leave early since this meal wasn’t necessary.

private room opened, and a waiter came in with the food. Out of the corner of her eye,

seemed most likely that William had found out that they were dining

leaned in close to her ear and said, “Emelie, Elena wants to see

her? Emelie

she gazed at someone

this. He

so it rolled away while taking Charles with

the chair. His smile remained on his face, but his gaze turned much colder as he asked, “Mr. Middleton, it’s one thing to come uninvited, but did you have to get

physical?”