Winning Her Heart Back (Emelie and William) novel Chapter 787

Marcel was driving at the front and sensibly raised the divider between the front and back seats. Still, the barrier didn’t completely block out the voices from the back, and he could still hear the argument between the two.

Wesley's voice was colder than usual. "What makes you think I’d do something so brutal?"

Emelie was skeptical. "So you’re saying you weren’t behind the explosion?"

"It wasn't me. I only fanned the flames to make the Swanson Corporation's situation worse. But the explosion wasn't my doing," Wesley replied.

Emelie clearly didn't believe him. "When I asked you on the day it happened whether or not it was you, you didn't deny it."

"I answered you, Eme. I mean, you used to trust me without a question. But now it seems like you're not as angry with William anymore. Or maybe you're not angry at all. It's like you've stopped believing in me," Wesley said calmly, though there was a sharp and aggressive undertone.

He continued, "Eme, why do you always forgive William so easily? Have you forgotten that he's your enemy? That your foster mother died because of him? The arrow he shot at you? And that he made you depressed when you first came to Mercianna? You even cut off your fingers—"

"I haven't forgotten!" Emelie sharply cut him off.

Marcel furrowed his brows. Though he kept his eyes on the road, he was concerned for the two in the back. He instinctively slowed the car down despite the smooth traffic.

In his memory, Wesley and Emelie had never fought before.

Wesley had always felt indebted to Emelie, so he would always accommodate and indulge her. Meanwhile, Emelie was always protective of him, concerned about his health.

It was the first time that things were different.

Emelie sighed and spoke through gritted teeth. "I haven't stopped hating him. I’ve been following my plan without deviation."

Wesley asked, "Is that so?"

"Yes. I haven't stopped believing in you either. You say that you didn't do it, so I'll take your word for it. Is that good enough?" she said.

The car fell silent again.

A while later, Wesley spoke again. "It's already March, and the wedding preparations are far from done. Looks like the team isn't putting in enough effort. Eme, why don't you take over? You can handle it the way you want."

Emelie found it absurd. "You want me to drop everything and go back to Marseille to prepare for the wedding?"

"The Swanson family is barely holding on. Beathan and William are the rest we have to deal with. I can handle them. We're in this together. Your enemies are mine too. Just head over there to take care of the preparations tomorrow," Wesley said.

Emelie was in disbelief. "Wesley! Did you even ask me if I agreed to this? Do you need me to handle the wedding, or you just can't stand me meeting William? Is that why you're trying to send me away?"

"Think what you want," Wesley said.

Emeilie was furious. "How could…"