Winning Her Heart Back

 How Can You Be Sure?

Emelie looked at William's calm demeanor, feeling as though she had struck a blow against a pillow. She pursed her lips and sank into the sofa in silence.

William brought a cup of tea over to her.

"Try this," he suggested.

The tea had a subtle bitterness, but it was sweet at the same time. As the fragrant steam rose, Emelie's brow started to relax. After a few moments, Emelie accepted the cup from him and took a few sips.

William watched her drink, noting that she seemed to appreciate the flavor.

His gaze softened as he spoke. "Tea can help soothe your nerves. Are you feeling less anxious now?"

Emelie paused, reflecting on his words. She realized that his teasing had been deliberate. He had sensed her anxiety and was trying to distract her.

She decided not to acknowledge his attempt at comfort, remaining silent and continued to sip her tea. William sat beside her and took out his phone. He quickly familiarized himself with the situation and dialed Bryan's number with a frown.

In Weston, Bryan had just emerged from the police station.

Even at this late hour, a crowd of reporters was waiting for him outside, clamoring for interviews. He only managed to get into his car safely with the help of his bodyguards.

William simply asked, "What's the situation?"

Bryan's expression was cold. "It wasn't an accident. However, the public will undoubtedly hold the Swanson Corporation responsible. Who else would want to see the Swansons in trouble?"

He suspected Emelie of being behind the incident, but William shook his head.

When she heard the number of casualties, Emelie's face had turned as pale as a sheet. There was no way she could be the perpetrator.Exclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.

Despite her tough exterior, she was very kind. That was why she was so fearful.

Emelie turned to glance at him. William's look was calm yet resolute.

Bryan's eyes narrowed. "How can you be so sure?"

William explained, "If she were capable of killing, none of us would be here right now."

Emelie had always adhered to the law while dealing with conflicts. That was her principle.

If she were as ruthless and reckless as her adversaries, she would be no different from Charles or Beathan. Her deep-seated hatred for them made it impossible for her to become like them.

Bryan rubbed his nose bridge and agreed with William. A person's nature was difficult to change, and Emelie had shown no signs of using violence on him.

This left only one possible suspect. "Wesley."

Wesley, aware of the drugging incident to matchmake Emelie and William, had a motive to undermine William

William shared the same thought. "What does Beathan think of this?"

"What can he say? He's being charged for hiring criminals and can't leave Coastalburg. The Swanson family's legal team is quite capable. If we didn't commit the crime, no one can frame us and say that we did," Bryan said.

He loosened his tie and said in a cold voice, 'I had hoped to settle our issues peacefully, but if they insist on

escalating matters, then I'll fight them to the end!"

William set his phone down and looked at Emelie. "This time, not only would Bryan be in danger, you both won't be safe as well.""

He continued, "Everyone knows you and Bryan are in competition over a tech company. With the explosion at the technology park getting wide media coverage, if he accuses you of sabotage, there will be some who might believe him.'

Emelie said after a short pause, "We're not naïve. We wouldn't let him falsely accuse us."

William said, "So, it's a fight to the death now. If you win, the Pierce family's fate of the past will be akin to the Swanson family's present."

Despite her confidence in her public relations team's ability to handle the Swanson Corporation counterattacks, Emelie still felt frustrated. It was as though a heavy weight was pressing down on her chest, making it hard to breathe.

William commented, "Wesley has gone too far."

That touched a sore spot, and Emelie snapped, "How can you be so sure it was him?"