Winning Her Heart Back (Emelie and William) novel Chapter 789

Emelie understood the underlying implication in his words.

"Yes, it was me. I swapped the accident report to clear Samuel's name," she calmly admitted.

A shadow veiled over Wesley's face.

She continued "I consulted with a lawyer. He'll likely get a three-year suspended sentence with five years of probation. He won’t go to prison, but he'll have to compensate the victims and their families.

"There were so many casualties and the public's image of the Swanson Corporation went bad. The company might go bankrupt with that. I think that's enough punishment."

"You think that’s enough to avenge what the Swanson family did to the Pierces and the Hovens? The Swansons destroyed lives." Wesley spoke each word deliberately.

Emelie explained, "Bryan once did me a favor. Mr. Samuel has always had a good relationship with us as well. Besides, the Swansons weren't the masterminds behind what happened to my family.

"Bryan's father was the one who took advantage of the situation, not Bryan. Seeing their fortune crumble should be enough. There's no need to take Bryan's life."

Emelie let out a heavy sigh.

Wesley's voice turned cold. "You always let your emotions get the better of you. Anyone who once meant something to you, you end up sparing them. No matter what the cost. It was the same with Bryan and the same with William. I'm really not liking this, Eme."

Emelie looked at him steadily. "What's done is done. What are you going to do if you’re not happy with it?"

"From today onwards, you're suspended from all your duties. Just go back to Mercianna. I've told you before, your focus now is preparing for the wedding," Wesley said.

Then, he turned and walked to the window, his profile sharp and unyielding.

It took Emelie a few seconds to fully grasp his words.

She shot up from her chair. "You're suspending me from all of my duties? Are you trying to cut my work off completely? Wesley, don't forget, I have shares in the Filo Group. I'm a board member, and board members have a say in executive decisions. I don't agree with your plan."

Emelie refused Wesley's command.

Wesley gave a cold smile. "Those shares? I gave them to you. Do you really think it's difficult for me to take them back?"