Chapter 268 Asking Herto Hold the Umbre
Emelie had engaged in a mental duell with William, draining her energy. She signed and turned to look out the window. “Are those targets on thewn for archery or shooting
The waiter brought their breakfast over, William smiled and said, “They’re archery targets, but there is also an indoor archery field”
“Archery targets, huh?” Emilie sounded interested.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org.
William had a bowl of oatmeal with fresh berries. He picked up his spoon. Seeing her curiosity, he offered, <b>“</b>Would you like to try archery? I can take you there.”
Between sleep and archery, Emelie chose thetter. So, after breakdast, they headed to thewn together.
She thought they’d be alone. But to her surprise, they encountered Bryan, Patricia, and a girl she hadn’t seen before. The dynamic among the three was a bit tense.
With their arrival, they shifted their attention elsewhere.
Bryan turned to them with a natural smile. “I thought we were the only ones out this early. Are you and Ms. Hoven here for archery too?”
William nced at Patricia before replying, “The weather is great today. It’s perfect for outdoor activities.”
Bryan agreed. “It’s been sunny these past few days. When Charles suggested it, I agreed. He’s probably invited quite a few people.”
Hen then introduced the unfamiliar girl. “This is Cam Jackson from the Jackson Corporation.”
Cam waved energetically. “Hi there!”
William nodded. Given the encounter, he extended an invitation. “Mr. Swanson, would you like to join us for a few rounds?”
Bryan readily epted. “I’d love to.”
Patricia suddenly interjected, “How should we form teams? There are only two of you on Mr. Middleton’s <b>side</b>. On Mr. Swanson’s side, there’s just me avable to join.” Cam immediately protested. She spoke up, “Why do you get to join Mr. Swanson?
Patricia wore a white tracksuit with red trim that made her look bright and alluring. Her skirt barely reached her thighs, but she didn’t seem cold.
Leaning on a golf club, she smirked, “Because I can shoot arrows, and you can’t You’ll just hold Mr. Swanson back.”
Cam was <b>furious</b>. She stomped her foot and called out to Bryan, “Bryan.”
“Don’t worry, I’ll teach you,” B
Bryan reassured her. He ignored Patricia
Cam bearned with joy and turned to Patricia, gloating.
Emelie noticed Patricia still ware a smile, but her smile faded as Bryan led Cam to put on their gear. <b>A </b>hint of loneliness appeared on her face.
Patricia walked over to a bench by thewn and sat down. She was dressed and ready, but there was no ce for her on the field.
It was clear this was a y between two women vying for one man’s attention, and Bryan favored Cam,
“Emelie,” William called
Emelie lowered her gaze and said nothing, then walked over. She wasn’t close to Patricia, and they even had some past conflicts, so there was naturally nothing to say. The archery attendant, Ss Morgan handed protective gear to William and Emelie. As William pot on his gloves, he signaled to Ss, “Grab an umbre and hold it for her.” Emelie was slightly taken aback and looked up at him.
Wim calmly said, “Aren’t you feeling hot? I saw you tugging at your cor,”
Emelie was not hot. She was wearing an itchy turtleneck sweater. She had only palled at it twice, but William had notked even the small gesture.
Ss already held an umbre over Emelie’s head. She didn’t want to embarrass him. Since she hadn’t applied sunscreen, she thanked Ss and William, “Thank you, Mr. Middleton”
William responded lightly with a hum
Cam noticed the scene. She rugged on Bryan’s arm and pouted, “I want an umbre too!<b>”</b>
Bryan was about to call for Ss when Cam’s eyes lit up with an idea. “Why <b>don’t </b>we let Ms. May hold it? I’ll give her something to do instead of just sitting there.”
As Emelie adjusted the velcro on her gear, she nced at Bryan. <b>He </b>hesitated for a second before nodding in agreement. Patricia was summoned.
She looked at the umbre in her <b>hand</b>, then at Bryan. Her gaze was filled with a silent plea