Winning Her Heart Back (Emelie and William) novel Chapter 765

"Just as I thought, it's a family gathering. Only familiar faces are here," Emelie said.

Then, she smiled and greeted, "Mr. Swanson, Mr. Middleton, Mr. Collins."

"Since we're all familiar, let's not stand on ceremony. I'll use the plum wine that you gave me to entertain the guests."

Just then, a maid wheeled Samuel out of the kitchen. Emelie didn't sit in the living room and walked straight to him.

"Even though the doctor says your legs are improving, you should still be careful and not move too much. What are you doing in the kitchen?" Emelie asked.

Samuel gave a slight smile and held up the wine bottle. "Just getting the wine."

William observed them quietly.

Patrice was also present that evening.

She quietly perched on the armrest of William's sofa and whispered, "Will, you certainly have your share of rivals. Wesley is Emelie's idealized figure from the past, and Lyle is more of a casual fling. My ex-fiance, however, is clearly a significant rival."

Samuel was handsome and refined, with a gentle and elegant demeanor. He had been a loyal friend to Emelie for many years, maintaining their close relationship.

Despite her reservations about the Swanson family, she would still take Samuel's calls and accept his invitations. Thus, wouldn't that make Samuel a notable rival?

William turned his head to look at Patrice expressionlessly. She immediately zipped her mouth and backed away.

William recalled the time when Emelie could have ended up with Samuel if he hadn’t shown her another side of him. She did seem to attract a lot of attention from other men.

Bryan, picking up on Samuel’s comments, said, "I wasn't lying, Ms. Hoven. Sam really does enjoy that family's plum wine."

Emelie smiled and glanced back. Her gaze first settled on William, who was seen sitting indifferently, and then shifted slightly to Bryan.

"Mr. Swanson, I never said you were lying. It’s not something to lie about. I trust you," she said.

Beathan adjusted his glasses and added, "Is it the plum wine from the place near the archery range? I’ve heard a lot about it. Thanks to you and Mr. Swanson, I finally got to try it."

So, before dinner, everyone sat down together and tasted the plum wine.

They claimed that it was to celebrate Melanie's pregnancy, but she had not yet arrived. While no one mentioned it and Emelie didn't ask, it was clear that they were all aware of the real motive behind this gathering.