Winning Her Heart Back

Chapter 209 Fond of Her 

Jayden thought that if Samuel hadn’t been a professor and a gentleman, and if he hadn’t promptly retrieved a handkerchief from his suit pocket to wrap up the box of medicine and handed it to Samuel while gesturing for William to leave, a beal might have erupted between the two right in front of the hotel. 

Once they were in the car, Jayden rubbed the bridge of his nose. “Why did you provoke him? 

“Did i?” William responded, adjusting his sapphire cufflinks. He was clearly in a good mood 

“You didn’t? You were aware she’s his girlfriend, yet you still asked him to deliver that to Ms. Hoven.” Jayden paused, unable to complete his sentence. 

Why was William acting so maliciously? After a moment of thought, Jayden asked, “Do you truly harbor such a strong dislike for her?” 

Seated in the back of the SUV, William rested his elbow on the armrest, his face occasionally lit up by passing streetlights. “Dislike who?“” 

“Ms. Hoven,” Jayden clarified William frowned, giving him a puzzled look. 

Jayden pressed on. “Regardless of whether Samuel is her boyfriend, a friend, or someone she’s interested in, your actions would undoubtedly cause Ms. Howen to feel uncomfortable and embarrassed. Treating her this way, isn’t that a clear Indication of animosity toward her? 

William’s lips curved into a faint smile. “I don’t hate her.” In fact, be found himself quite “fond of her at the moment. 

Emelie had just finished arranging her tasks for the next day and was about to check her phone for the delivery status of her medication when the doorbell chimed. When she opened the door, she found Samuel standing there. 

“Mr. Swanson, what brings you here?” she inquired. 

The hotel corridor was bathed warmly in orange light. Samuel stood before her in a beige sweater, his demeanor unusually gentle. 

“I went downstairs to pick up medicine for Melanie and happened to meet the delivery person who was bringing your medication. That’s why I thought I’d bring it up to you,” he explained. 

Emelie paused briefly, feeling a sudden peng of andety Samuel handed berthe yellow paper bag. She observed the outer packaging and, upon noticing that it was still intact, sighed in relief as she accepted it 

“Thank you, Mr. Swanson..” she said. However, upon closer inspection, she realised the bag had been opened and hastly resealed. 

Emelie bit her lip, meeting Samuel’s gaze. She was certain he had seen the medication. Despite this, Samuel’s demeanor remained gentle as he asked, “Have you had dinner?” 

Yes, ordered room service,” she replied. 

“Alright. If there’s nothing else, you should get some rest. We had in increase our workload today to meet the deadline, so you must be exhausted,” he said. 

“You should get some rest, too,” Emelie replied, her emotions in disarray. 

Samuel nodded with a smile and turned to walk back to his room 

Emelie closed the door and leaned against it, holding the box of medicine in her hand, uncertain of her next move 

The following morning, five cars made their way toward Blossom Clove. Unlike other project sites where groundwork was already underway, Blossom Clove had construction materials piled up at the village entrance due to villagers‘ reluctance to relocate. 

Emelie sat in one of the cars, gazing out the window 

She noticed a gate made out ofballoon Lowers at the village entrance, adorned with a banner that read “Welcome,” with “Esteemed Guests” below it and “To Our Village” on the Just line 

She couldn’t quite discern the intentions of the villagers of Blossom Clove. As the cars pulled into the village’s open area, Jason Thom, the village head, and several young men approached to greet them. 

William got out of the car and immediately identified jaxon as the one who had orchestrated the ambush in the forest that night. Now, meeting in daylight with their roles. reversed, Jaron’s demeanor betred no trace of unease on his face. 

“Hello, I’m Jaxon Thorn, the village head of Blossom Clove,” he greeted, extending his hand. 

However, William disregarded the gesture and cemarked, “Mr. Thom, this is quite an elaborate setup.” 

Jaxon showed no embarrassment, he smiled and withdrew his hand. “It’s only fitting it’s our way of welcoming everyone to ensure the prosperity of the village.” 

Jayden emerged from another car and spoke calmly, “Mr. Thom, if you could sign the demolition agreement today, by this time next year, it will benefitnot only us but the entire village. 

Jason chuckled heartily. “We’re simply waiting for you to thoroughly explore and recognize the value of our land.” 

Emelie sensed Samuel walking up beside her. She turned to him, and be whispered softly, “stick close to me today.” Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Melanie exited the car and went directh to William Without hesitation, she took his hand. “Will, there are so many dogs here. I’m really scared.” 

Jon seatched his head. “Oops, my apologies. These are all village dogs, and they usually roam freely, if they frightened you, I’ll have someone remove them right away.” 

As he moved to shoo the dogs away, they suddenly started barking loudly for some unknown reason. 

Melanie had been pretending earlier. But now, with the dogs  barking loudly, she genuinely felt scared and timidly hid behind William. 

Just then, along whistle echoed, causing the dogs to adopt aggressive postures. The bodyguards quickly positioned themselves in front of William and the others 

Willan lilled his gaze calmly, Depple approached from a distance, casually remarking, “Mr. Middleton, good to see you again.” 

Then, he glanced at Emelle. “Oh, Emily’s here too.”