Winning Her Heart Back (Emelie Hoven )
Chapter 356

Chapter 356 You Have Me

Emelie was tall and slender, but she was not fragile. Even in the shapeless gown, he could discem her graceful figure, with curves in all the right places.

William recalled how much he used to adore her. He would whisper in her ear, telling her she was made just for him.

He would tease her until she blushed and called him a jerk. She really didn't know how to swear.

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He cleared his throat and asked, "Did you just call me? What's up?

Emmelie had no idea how alluring she appeared as she stood by the hallway linking her bedroom and the living room. The soft glow of the wall lamp highlighted her pale face.

She said, "Ashley called me. She said that there's a photo of Elena online. Did you take care of it?

William replied nonchalantly, "Yeah.

Emelie's racing heart settled a bit. Finally, she managed a soft, "Thanky you

William loosened the top button of his shirt and walked toward her. "Are you finally coming to me for help now?"

Emelie had always handled things independently. Yet now she tumed to him at the first sign of trouble

Even she was unaware of how she had begun to rely on him.

She had only thought that if the photo spread online, the public pressure would mount, and she might end up back in police custody.

All she lovew was that she didn't want to go back there, and the only person capable of helping her was William.

She couldn't understand when she had shifted from not believing he would help her to feeling he was her only hope.

A shadow fell over her, and Emelie looked up dazedly to replace william standing right in front of her.

They stood close together

Instinctively, she stepped back, but he caught her hand and pulled her into the bedroom. Emelle grasped at the door frame and asked, "What are you doing?"

William glanced back at her. "Have you looked in the minor? Your eyes are red. If you're tired, go to sleep."

He tilted his head slightly downward, the collar of his sweater snug against his throat. Then, his voice took on a calm and deliberate tone that Emelie rarely heard. "Aren't you trying to act all hero? You negotiated with Bryan to redeem you on the cruise ship, handled Charles on the side, and even threatened me not to hand you over. You weren't afraid then. Now that you have me, what's left to fear?" His words rippled through her mind like a stone cast into a tranquil lake, creating concentric waves of impact.

Emelie's breath seemed to vanish in that moment as she stared at him. She was astonished that he would speak such words to her

Has she finally found someone she can rely on?

Emelle's throat felt dry as cotton, and she struggled to replace her voice. Yet, her restless heart seemed to replace a fleeting sense of solace.

Emelie lay wrapped in blankets, feeling sleepless

She tumed to face the door and reflected on the day's tumultuous events.

She fell into Elena's trap, became a suspect and narrowly escaped detention. Despite William's Intervention securing her temporary release, she remained under restrictions.

As long as suspicion loomed over her, true freedom eluded her grasp. She couldn't even retum to Capebatt City to accompany Greta on her medical recall. Frustrated, Emelie turned away from the door. Now, all the evidence seemed to be pointing directly at her fingerprints on the money, photos on the phone, and the testimony of the men.

Elena went as far as releasing her own photos to stir up public opinion against Emelle. Emelie wondered just how far Elena was willing to go and what more she might do.

All Emelie knew was that Elens wanted to ruin her, Yet, she couldn't grasp what Elena's

Elena's true motive was

She wondered if their lead had escalated to such extremes, or if Elena was just that radical.

As neli tumed over for the third time, the door swung open, flooding the room with light from the hallway.

Startled, she sat up to replace William standing there in hotel slippers, holding a glass of water. "Can't sleep?" he asked casually-

"Whyluven't you left? Emelie blurted out. She was surprised he was still there.