Winning Her Heart Back

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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.

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

They were on a tight schedule, having to inspect a few renewable energy stations across three locations in just two days.

On the seventh day, they finally arrived in Borealis City. The city was located in the north, and the place had been blanketed in snow for the past two days.

The station was located on the outskirts. As they drove out, the snowfall unexpectedly intensified. It grew worse by the minute, forcing them to slow down. Eventually, the driver hesitated to go any further.

Jodie called the relevant authorities to check on the situation. Her expression became serious, and she turned to Emelie.

"Ma'am, the snow is too heavy. The roads ahead had completely iced over. The highway is temporarily closed too. We can't get through," Jodie informed.Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

Emelie furrowed her brows.

There wasn't much snow when they had set out. Who could have predicted that, within just an hour, the storm would worsen so badly? It was clear they had underestimated the northern weather.

"Let's look for a nearby hotel for now," Emelie suggested.

As Jodie checked the map on her tablet, a heaviness settled in her heart.

She said, "The nearest hotel is 50 kilometers away. At our current speed, it'll be dark before we even get there. It won't be safe."

With poor visibility and the icy roads, there could be high risks of getting into an accident. Skidding, drifting, collisions, or even rollovers could happen. Clearly, the danger would only increase after dark.

They were now stuck in the middle of nowhere, with no clear way forward or back.

While Jodie and the driver discussed the road conditions, Emelie's phone suddenly rang.

She retrieved her phone and glanced at the screen.

William was calling.

Emelie frowned and picked up the call. "Mr. Middleton, can I help you?"

William's voice came through the speaker. "See the hazard lights?"

Emelie paused briefly. "What?"

She instinctively looked ahead.

Through the thick snowfall, all Emelie saw was a wall of gray and white. There was nothing.

However, as she turned around, she saw two blinking headlights through the blinding snow. It resembled

a beast blinking its eyes.

William continued, "That's my car. Follow me."