Winning Her Heart Back (Emelie and William) novel Chapter 681

Charles was momentarily puzzled. He wondered why Emelie would visit him at such an hour.

He turned around and glanced at Emmie, who had shared a room with him last night. He had spent the night on the couch while she took the bed.

After a brief pause, he said to Emmie, "Mia is in the room next door. You should go check on her."

Then, he headed downstairs with his secretary to meet Emelie in the living room.

Meanwhile, Emelie was admiring the painting hanging on his wall. It was "The Last Judgment" by Michelangelo.

"Ms. Pierce, you came by without a word. I just woke up. How inconsiderate." Charles descended the stairs, watching Emelie from behind.

Emelie was dressed in a raspberry-colored long coat with a structured fit. She had a leather belt cinched at her waist, and she wore a pair of ankle boots. Her outfit seemed to have a balanced style and warmth.

Charles recalled Emmie's accusations from the night before. She said that he was treating her as a stand-in for Emelie.

Emelie's sudden "death" years ago had Charles struggling to move on. However, the truth was they never really had a deep relationship. Over the years, his feelings for Emelie had faded. Now, his thoughts were centered around Emmie.

Emelie turned to him with a smile. "I'm heading to the airport and thought I'd drop by to say hello. Mr. Davis, this painting... Is it an original?"

"Of course not. The original is in the Vanti Celestine Chapel. But this piece is a high-quality replica. It cost me six figures back then," Charles replied.

He walked over to Emelie, feeling curious. "The airport? Where are you headed, Ms. Pierce?"

Emelie raised an eyebrow. "Perhaps you forgot, Mr. Davis. After the Filo Group and Xanther secured the partnership, the Filo Group became involved in the Renewable Energy Project. I need to inspect the new labs and check on the project's progress."

"Ah, yeah, of course. I drank too much last night. My brain's a bit foggy," Charles said as he knocked his forehead. "So, you're going to be away for a while?"

Emelie nodded. "At least half a month. If time permits, I might also visit the kids in Veloria. The charity fund work will be in your hands for the time being, Mr. Davis."

Charles readily assured her, "Don’t worry. We'll stay in touch if anything comes up."

"Alright," Emelie replied.

With that, Emelie turned to leave, her gaze briefly sweeping over the second floor.

Emmie was standing by the railing with Mia in her hands. At that instant, their eyes met.

Emmie nodded slightly, and Emelie curved her lips into a faint smile.

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After Emelie left Charles's mansion, she boarded a private jet with her team.