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?

on the Filo Group, any collaboration would only

quickly made up his mind. He looked 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

She looked at him calmly and replied, "Mr. Davis, are

could improve the company's image? Cloudex Corporation has been recognized several times as a responsible corporate citizen,

of wine from the tray of a passing waiter and raised

you suggesting that I have old ties with Mr. Middleton but none with

at her

really put the past behind her to be able to talk

seemed more relaxed and carefree than before. That calmness usually came from a sense of

someone who values old ties. So,

replied, "Let's meet tomorrow at Westward

downed their drinks

to put her glass down, a fleeting glint of icy sharpness passed through her

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

coincidence, and they were happily

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

stopped in their

of his car and

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

fixed on her. His dark eyes were like mirrors, reflecting her unspoken