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

up at Emelie with a smile and said, "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

no offense. She looked at him calmly and

has been recognized several times as a responsible corporate citizen, but the Davis Group has

She took a glass of wine from the tray of a passing waiter and raised

but none with you? I

at

the past behind her to be able to talk about it

before. That calmness usually came from a

glass against hers and said, "I'm someone who values old ties. So, shall we discuss this

replied, "Let's meet

smiles and downed their

down, a fleeting glint

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

great coincidence, and they were

voice called out from behind them, "Ms. Pierce,

stopped in their

his car and

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

fixed on her. His dark eyes were