Seriously, How Did He Win My Heart
Chapter 444 Propose

Emelia typed on her phone angrily, sending a message to Nina. "What? Stop calling me that!"

After hitting send, Emelia was too embarrassed to look at Julian. He must have heard Nina calling her "future Mrs. Hughes".

What Emelia didn't know was that the saying had already been spread all over the Internet by Julian. She was the only one kept in the dark right now.

"Hey, um, don't mind Nina..." Emelia tried to come up with a more convincing explanation. Just then, Nina called.

Emelia walked out of the private room to answer the call, afraid that Nina would say something misleading over the phone.

Nina's voice sounded the second the call was through. "Don't tell me you don't know about this."

Emelia was puzzled. "What are you talking about?"

Nina didn't answer her. Instead, she asked, "Where are you?"

"I'm out at dinner," Emelia replied.

"With Julian?" Nina asked again.

"Yeah."

Nina chuckled. "No wonder."

"My silly Emelia. The rumor starter is right under your nose, yet you have no idea." Nina sighed.

"What?" Emelia let out a mumble.

Mr. Julian Hughes had already announced his intention after Mr. Zink's contract was up. However, Mr. Hughes had to fly to another country to attend an emergency meeting. Therefore, Miss Emelia Jones was entrusted to discuss the partnership with Mr. Zink. Mr. Hughes also stated that Miss Jones, as the future Mrs. Hughes, had every right to make this decision on behalf of the Hughes Group.

As is mentioned above, Mr. Zink and Miss Jones was only having a business dinner. The Hughes Group is making this clarification so that you won't be wrongly informed.

Additionally, we have reached an agreement with Mr. Zink. Mr. Zink is now officially signed to the Hughes Group. To show appreciation for Miss Jones' effort, Mr. Hughes will be signing HGH over to Miss Jones."

After reading the post, Emelia finally knew why did Nina call her future Mrs. Hughes just now. It was Julian that started all this.

No wonder when she asked him about his plan, he said nothing. It turned out that his countermeasure was to disclose their relationship to the public.

Now, Julian and her getting back together was made known to everyone.

Emelia was rendered momentarily speechless when she saw Julian was going to give her HGH.

She didn't know how to run a company. The thought of her running a business all by herself had never crossed her mind. Julian just made the decision without asking her.

Emelia pinched the bridge of her nose, did know what to say.

However, she had to admit that Julian's post was a nice way to clarify the relationship between her and Harry and end the rumors.

Emelia stood outside for some time. Julian walked out of the room, afraid that there might be something wrong.

Emelia glared at him. "Look at what you've done!"

Julian wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her in. "You don't like it?"

Emelia bit her lower lip and remained silent.

Julian continued seriously, "I had to do this. The only other way is to make everyone know that Harry is in a relationship. You and me both know that he has feelings for you. Also, if I do that, his career will be destroyed."

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"If I don't make our relationship public, who knows how long I have to wait before you do that yourself." Julian thought.

The ship had sailed. Emelia didn't cling to it.

The two returned to the private room. "I'll get you in HGH's chat group later," Julian said.

Shocked by his words, Emelia almost choked on the food. She took a swig of the water and asked Julian in confusion, "Are you really going to give me HGH?"

Emelia thought he didn't mean it in the clarification. She thought it was just an expediency.

Julian replied solemnly, "I mean every word I said in the clarification."

"But I don't want it." Emelia was vexed. "Why would you give me your company? I don't know how to run it! What if I destroy your business?"

Vincent once offered her a management position in his company, but she turned it down.

Julian explained patiently, "You are a screenwriter. With HGH's support, your career path will be much easier in the showbiz.

Don't let the fear of failure get to you. I'll ask people to help you out. You don't need to do anything."

Emelia continued, "Then I would be taking advantage of you. I definitely can't accept that."

Julian chuckled. "Our relationship is out in the open now, silly. You will be taking advantage of me even if you don't want to." Emelia was speechless.

Julian was right. Now that everyone knew that Emelia was the 'future Mrs. Hughes', people would definitely treat her differently. People were already being extra nice to her after knowing that she was Vincent's daughter.

Sensing that Emelia was a little down, Julian motioned for her to sit with him. Emelia walked over and was pulled onto his lap.

He coaxed the woman in his arms, "You've already made a name for yourself. People didn't treat you differently because of our relationship. They treat you differently because they think highly of you. They know you are talented."

After he was somewhat enlightened on subject love, Julian felt like he could read Emelia's mind.

He knew that Emelia wanted to get out of the shadow of Vincent and him. She was afraid that their influence would eclipse her talent.

Since it was a private room, Emelia just sat on his lap.

She leaned against him, fondling his cufflink. "I hope so." Emelia sighed.

Emelia didn't brood over it too much. She obviously couldn't just break it off with Julian and Vincent. She had to accept the impact these two giant figures brought on her, both positive and negative. Julian tightened his grasp on her waist, thinking about when he should propose to her.☐☐☐☐☐

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