Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 403 No Precautions Taken

Emelie heard the men’s deep voices around the corner and walked over.

There, she found William and Beathan standing side by side, each smoking a cigarette. Looking at the way they were getting along, they seemed to be acquaintances.

Upon hearing her footsteps, the two men turned to look at her.

Beathan knew that Emelie had come to find William. He nodded politely in greeting before heading inside.

William stubbed out his cigarette and approached her. What are you doing out here?”

Emelie was puzzled. “Do you know Beathan?”

William replied casually, “Do you remember Thomas Collins, the one who played cards with you on the Graham family’s cruise?”

“I remember.”

The four people at the poker table that day included Bryan, the venture capitalist tycoon of the Swanson family in Weston; William, the capital giant of the Middleton family in Capebatt City; Charles, the real estate tycoon of the Davis family in Calmcrest; and the CEO of the tech giant in Placidville from the Collins family… Beathan?

Emelie raised her eyebrows in surprise. Was Beathan Collins from the renowned Collins family in Placidville?

William gently tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear. His fingertip brushed against her soft skin as he gazed at her intensely and said, “Beathan is Thomas‘ cousin.”

The pieces in Emelie’s mind clicked into place. “Did you instruct Beathan not to inform the Allen family that Elena might only receive a suspended sentence?”

“That’s why I said that whether you agree to the settlement or not, I can ensure that you’ll walk away unscathed.”

had arranged for the

be on the same eye level as her.

like a cello softly playing

said,

on your word with me, but you fear the Allen family? I’ll consider this a breach of contract.”

being unreasonable, but Emelie couldn’t help but smile.

saw her smile again, William’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he moved

he leaned in, Emelie instinctively moved

didn’t retreat. He continued to look at her with an

want you“, echoed in her mind once more. Initially, Emelie had been indifferent

it and could only flee helplessly when a man, especially one with whom she had been intimate with many times, looked at her with such desire and aggression. She said, “I’m done eating. I’ll be

his hands in his pockets and followed.

looming over her. Emelie couldn’t help but recall all the other times that she had felt overshadowed. Overwhelmed, she turned around and pushed him away.

me. Go back to

He wasn’t wearing cologne. Instead, the fresh scent of pine mingled with his mature

his intentions and pursed her lips. “I’m not planning to reconcile with

you yet. How can

didn’t know how to respond. She struggled out of his grasp and quickened her pace.

When she reached the parking lot, she realized that she hadn’t driven there. She turned to stand at the roadside, intending to hail a’taxi, but William grabbed her hand with one hand and unlocked

in

getting in.”

“Just this once.”