Winning Her Heart Back

 Her Promise

Emelie walked into the coffee shop and saw Samuel in his wheelchair.

His legs were slowly healing, and his condition was better. However, it would still be some time before he could walk again.

He had a bodyguard with him. On the table in front of him sat a cup of coffee, untouched.

"MI. Swanson. How's your leg?' Emelie greeted him as she approached.

"I can manage a few steps with the help of a railing. The doctor says I'm recovering better than expected," Samuel said. Then, he gestured to his bodyguard to order for Emelie.

"Coffee is fine," Emelie said.

Samuel asked, "You look a bit worn out. Haven't been sleeping well?"

"I've been in Eprand last week dealing with things. Didn't really get much sleep," Emelie said as she sat down. Samuel smiled faintly. "While you were away from Coastalburg, the Swanson family has been through a lot." Emelie pressed her lips together. 'It wasn't me."

"I believe you. I spoke with Wesley two days ago and asked him if he was behind it,' Samuel said as he picked up the coffee, the dark liquid reflected in his glasses.

"And what did he say?" Emelie asked.

"He didn't admit to anything, but he made it clear that he's not done with the Swansons. Emelie, do you remember a promise that you made?" Samuel said.

He lifted his head, his gaze heavy with unspoken concern.

Emelie paused, then nodded. "Yeah, I do."

It was the day that he woke up after being hit by a car because of her. He had asked her to promise him something, though he hadn't specified it. He said he would ask for it when the time came.

Samuel pursed his lips. 'Call me despicable if you want, but I'm cashing in that promise to save Bryan's life." Emelie remained silent.

He continued, "I knew about everything between you and the Swanson family... If I said that I didn't, it would be a lie."

Samuel gave a bitter smile. "I'm always aware that the Swansons wronged the Pierces. If I were to use our friendship to ask you to let the Swansons off, it would be me overstepping.

"Whatever we took from your family, I'm willing to repay, even if it costs my entire family's fortune. All I ask is that you spare Bryan."

From the moment Emelie made that promise, Samuel had been preparing. The feud between the four families and Emelie wouldn't end without bloodshed. However, Samuel couldn't bear to see Bryan pay with his life. "Emelie, we've known each other for years. This is the first time I'm asking for a favor. Please, don't let him take the fall for the explosion. Don't let him spend the rest of his life in prison..." Samuel pleaded.

Emelie looked at him.All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

Behind his glasses, his eyes were still warm, and the silver chain on his frames swayed slightly. It was just as when they first met at Coastalburg University.

She nodded, her throat tightened with emotion. "Alright...'

Samuel said weakly, "Thank you."

The investigation team had to identify the root cause of the explosion. They had to divide their work and find

out the one responsible for the six deaths.

They have been working tirelessly over the past few days. Finally, the explosion was reported to be caused by a short circuit.

According to the laws, electrical systems must be regularly inspected. Neglecting inspections could lead to hidden dangers. If such negligence caused a preventable disaster, it would be considered human error.

In thiscase, Bryan, as the head of the corporation, would be held accountable for all the consequences. After two weeks of waiting, the investigation team received the finalized accident report.

Backed by testimonies, the report confirmed that the accident wasn't because of aging wiring. Rather, it was categorized as an accident.

With this conclusion, the incident's severity was downgraded, and Bryan was no longer the primary party responsible

He was finally released from custody after being detained for a week. The Swanson family gathered at the detention center to pick him up.

Meanwhile, Wesley arrived at Emelie's office.

Her office was at the Filo Group's headquarters in Coastalburg. The office occupied a single floor with six or seven employees.

Wesley asked directly, "Eme, was it you?"