Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 757 Wrong Accusation

"Rumor has it that Mr. Cronus excels in archery and horseback riding. Ms. Pierce, I suppose Mr. Cronus has personally taught you your archery skills!"

Emelie didn't deny it. "He's better than me."

This statement elicited more flattery.

Emelie turned to Bryan. "Mr. Swanson is also quite skilled in archery. I witnessed a

competition between Mr. Swanson and Mr. Middleton years ago. They were evenly matched.

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Just then, Bryan released an arrow that also hit the bullseye.

Emelie led the applause.

After a while, when everyone had had their fill of the activity, the CEOs began to reveal their true intentions. They were all hoping to forge a connection with the Filo family.

Emelie neither accepted nor rejected their overtures. She handled the situation with finesse.

The CEOs were satisfied with her responses, and Emelie, using the excuse of being tired, took the opportunity to step away for a break.

as they headed to the lounge. "I've underestimated you, Ms. Pierce. I forgot how skilled you are at managing

were servers nearby ready to assist, Emelie nonetheless took the initiative to pour two cups of

have shown me kindness

for the servers to give them some

After all these years, we're meeting again as adversaries. Even with Sam between us, I fear we'll

Aren't we partners now? Why would we end up in such a dire

her intently. "It's just us here, Ms. Hoven. There's

seeing malice where there is none. I don't know how to prove

and Beathan is trapped. These

She simply lifted her teacup to

of freshness. Even without tasting it, she could tell that it

Sam, Ms. Hoven, would you be so kind as to tell me what fate you have in mind for me?" Bryan's voice remained calm as he continued, "Will it be like Charles, imprisoned? Or like Beathan, disgraced? Or

replied half-seriously, "Mr. Swanson, you're overthinking it. The Swanson family was just a partner of the Pierce family back then. When the Pierce family fell, it was natural for the Swanson family to take advantage of the chaos. I don't hold a grudge against the Swanson family, nor would I seek revenge against you,

"You don't resent the Swanson

or my family that I'm unaware of,

Bryan said before shifting the conversation."

looked up at

giving her an opportunity to change the subject. "Mr. Swanson, I wouldn't know how to answer that. Since

in his chair and gestured