Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 654 Her Smiling Face

Emelie said softly, "I believe that there are many similar situations across the country. I wanted to ask Mr. Middleton if he would be interested in spearheading a project to fund the rebuilding of this school as a starting point, with the aim of targeting aid toward impoverished and remote elementary and secondary schools across the country."

At last, Charles understood her intention. "Ms. Pierce, are you proposing a charity?"

Emelie smiled faintly. "The Filo Group needs the Cedonia market, Mr. Middleton needs his reputation restored, and the children need benefactors. Isn't this a win-win situation for all parties involved?"

The Filo Group's ambition to enter the Cedonia market would require a gesture of goodwill, and there was no better way to win favor than through charity.

After all the talk, Emelie's real aim was to secure a foothold that would later facilitate profitable ventures. It was often said, however, that noble deeds were judged by what they achieved, not by how they came about. Regardless of her intentions, this initiative would indeed benefit those in need.

Emelie went on to say, "Filo Group is a foreign enterprise. If we could partner with a company based in Cedonia, it would make things much easier."

Charles lowered his head and gave the idea some careful thought.

Investing in charity was almost a mandatory annual KPI for any business.

Not only was it a legal way of claiming tax deductions, but it was also good public relations. It could lead to accolades such as the Cedonia Charity Award or recognition as a philanthropic company.

The Davis Group already donated a substantial amount to such initiatives each year. So, why shouldn't they invest in this cause?

any collaboration would only increase attention on

"Ms. Pierce, it seems that you are holding on to old feelings. You're only proposing the involvement of your ex-boyfriend in such a noble endeavor. Could it be that you haven't quite gotten

took no offense. She looked at him calmly and replied, "Mr. Davis, are you interested in joining

could I not be interested in something that could improve the company's image? Cloudex Corporation has been recognized several times as a responsible corporate citizen, but the Davis

of wine from the tray of a passing waiter and raised it to

with Mr. Middleton but none with you? I

at her

if she had really put the past behind her to be

That calmness usually came from

"I'm someone who values old ties.

replied, "Let's meet tomorrow

downed their drinks in

put her glass down, a fleeting glint of icy sharpness

Emelie and Charles arrived at the Westward Club at the same time. Their cars were parked next to each

they were happily chatting as they made their

called out from behind them, "Ms. Pierce,

both stopped in their tracks and

got out of his car and

surprise crossed Emelie's eyes. She asked calmly, "Mr. Middleton, weren't you unwell? What brings you here? Drinking would

dark eyes were like mirrors,