There were a lot of women in the marketing department. And as they say, if women were to gather together, if they don't talk about themselves, they'd naturally talk about other people. That small theory had been proven right today. What had happened in the morning spread throughout the entire company in just a mere few hours. By the time they were having their lunch break, Ellena was already the center of attention. She'd feel eyes following her direction everywhere she went. Her face was still swollen from the slap, but she continued to keep her head high. Halfway to the washroom, she could hear a bunch of her female colleagues discussing their opinions as to what really happened. "What's going on? I heard that only one woman applied for a leave today. There wasn't any man!" One of them whispered. "Isn't it obvious?" One of them arched up an eyebrow. "Naomi and Dawson must've worked together to set Ellena up! Why else would there be this mysterious male colleague that suddenly di
However, “Nicklaus” was almost 1.9 meters tall. Even if Ellena wanted to, she wasn't able to block his face even if she stood on her tiptoes. She didn't know why but every time Naomi gazed up at him, she felt uneasy.Naomi glanced at Ellena with contempt, but it quickly faded as a small smile threaded across her lips. Stepping forward, she stared up at him. "Mr. Arnoult," she said softly, her voice dripping with faux innocence and sweetness. "It seems that we meet again."Edward glanced at her before looking at Ellena, who had suddenly blocked his path. Seeing as she wouldn't even gaze up at him, he could understand why she'd do such a thing.He remembered once she said, "Your Sister-in-Law is like your mother” when she contradicted him. And seeing her protect him like this...His eyebrows furrowed over, observing her stiff back and hardened features. Did she really view him as her son and nothing more?As soon as the thought had occurred to him, his expression became even colder. He d
No matter how blue and swollen Naomi's face became, Edward still didn't ask them to stop. Instead, he simply leaned against his seat and observed the show happening before him. At this point, it was almost impossible to see what she looked like.Ellena, on the other hand, couldn't bear to see it. She gently kicked his leg under the table and whispered. "Nicklaus!"Although she had wanted to pay Naomi back for everything she had done, this wasn't it!Edward turned around. Upon seeing her wide eyes, he knew she wanted him to stop. He sighed and knocked on the table and said lazily. "All right. I've never seen such a cruel man such as yourself, Mr. Smith. You're actually willing to beat your beautiful daughter up like this. But as they say, the apple doesn't really fall that far from the tree."His voice didn't sound like he was the culprit at all. Instead, he sounded sad and wistful as if he was just an innocent bystander. With a shake of his head, he pushed back his plate and gazed at
Ellena walked out of the entrance and went straight to the bus station. The last thing she needed was to bear the brunt of her father's anger; she had enough of that for the last twenty-so years of her life. There were many people waiting for the bus. Just as she had finally relaxed, a familiar black car stopped by the side of the road. The window slowly lowered, and Ralph glanced at her. "Get in the car." Although she hesitated, she got in anyway. It was just three of them in the car, with the driver sitting upfront. Ellena didn't say a word even after she had gotten in. The driver drove around for a while before stopping by a more isolated roadside. After a few minutes of silence, Ralph said faintly. "Ellena, I know you skipping work was just a misunderstanding on my part. But your sister has already suffered so much today, and this matter should be taken care of. Don't take it to heart." "You think that's enough?" Ellena sneered. Ralph frowned. "Your sister has already suff
During dinner, Ellena could feel that there was something off with the atmosphere. And after looking at “Nicklaus's” face, she could tell that she wasn't making this up. Most of the time, his expression usually held an aura of coldness and indifference. He didn't have to speak to make his presence known to the people around him, especially her. However, this time, his eyebrows were more furrowed over, and his eyes glinted dangerously. He was like a predator who had just lost his prey. He clenched his fingers around his fork so tightly that a part of her was afraid that it would break. Picking up a piece of fish, she placed it in his bowl. "Try this. I sprinkled in a little bit of pepper today, so I'm not sure if you'd like it." She said gently, trying her best to erase the tension in the atmosphere. But instead of eating it, “Nicklaus” picked it up with his chopsticks and threw it across the table. Ellena frowned. Had she done something to piss him off? Her lips pursed together
Ellena sliced the tomatoes and beef, cooking up tomato beef noodles for the both of them. As she was slicing the beef, “Nicklaus” stood by her side and didn't leave. Ever since he had apologized, he had been standing there this entire time, she noticed. After a while, he uttered, "You cut slowly." Her gaze became incredulous. The man had never even cooked in his life before, and he was insulting her? Cutting them into strips even faster, Ellena looked up at him. "If you plan on commenting on my every move, then I suggest you get out. It's best that you don't stand in the way." It was the middle of the night, and after the argument they just had, the loneliness felt even more prominent. Edward didn’t want to stay in the dining room alone, so he decided to stand over the counter and watch her move around. He raised his eyebrows, quickly finding an excuse. "I must watch you. What if you do poison me? I'm not looking to die just yet." "You think I'm that stupid? How could I jeopard
Edward slowly stood up and looked at Frederick coldly. "You are old. Don't make a big fuss over these small matters in the future."The subtext was that Frederick should not interfere in his matters.Frederick was a smart and wise man. He immediately understood the meaning of his words.He was so angry that he wanted to throw something, but he forcefully held it back.Owen walked up to him and poured him a glass of water. "Sir, have a glass of water to calm your anger. Young Master is still young. He will understand your hard work in the future."Frederick sighed. "I hope so."Edward came out of the tea house and took out his phone to call Ellena.But on the next second, he took out his phone and put it back.He was looking forward to how Ellena would handle this matter.…Ellena was almost late.She went to the room and sat down. She had a sharp feeling that everyone was looking at her. Furthermore, the way they looked at her was very strange.Ellena took out her phone and took a loo
After Daniel drove the car out, Ellena saw that the entertainment reporters had disappeared, so she said, “Please stop by the road. I'll get out of the car. Thank you for what you did today." Daniel quietly parked the car by the road. Ellena reached out to open the door. She tried to open it but found that the door could not be opened. She turned to look at Daniel. "The door is locked." Daniel also turned to look at her with a strange look. "Ellena, you'd rather choose me than Edward's cousin." "What?????" Was that what she understood? When he saw that Ellena did not interrupt him, Daniel's tone became more confident. "The two of us are in love. We will definitely be happier together. More importantly, I will not let anyone find out about us." "Me and you are together?" Ellena pointed at him and then at herself. Daniel nodded. He gave a smile that he thought was very charming. He reached out to touch Ellena's face. "It is hard for you to guard that cripple Edward. I can underst
Before Ellena could say anything, Vincent had already walked towards the door.She raised her head to look at the door and found that Vincent was standing by the door and did not open it.Vincent turned back and smiled at her. "No one."After he finished speaking, he turned around and walked towards Ellena, returning to the dining table.Ellena did not say anything. Soon, the doorbell rang again.Vincent raised his head to look at Ellena and found that her eyes were full of understanding."It's Edward, right?" Ellena put down her chopsticks and asked him softly.Vincent did not say anything, which was a tacit agreement.Ellena stood up. Vincent frowned and said, "Ellena, if you do not want to see him now, I will help you kick him out."Ellena shook her head. "It's okay."She had thought before that if she did that, Edward would definitely find her to settle the score, but she did not expect Edward to come to her.
Ellena drove Vincent aimlessly.Vincent saw that she had no intention of stopping, so he had to pay attention to the restaurants outside. He picked a random restaurant and asked her to stop.Vincent chose a restaurant in Jiangnan. It was a restaurant with thick oil and red sauce. It was his first time eating it and he felt that the taste was not bad.Ellena sat opposite him and crossed her arms as she watched Vincent wolfing down the food.Even if it was the wolf swallowing, Vincent still ate well.He was the same type of person as Edward. He came from a good family and carried an innate noble aura. Even when he wolfed down the food, he could not hide the noble aura on his body.Ellena took a deep breath and turned her head to look outside the window.It was unknown when it started to drizzle outside. The people passing by were in a hurry. Some held umbrellas while others ran in the rain.As for her, she was someone who did not
Ellena finished speaking into the phone and sneered before hanging up.After that, Spencer called a few more times. However, Ellena did not answer and did not hang up.The ringtone made Ellena impatient. She turned off her phone, opened the door, and got out of the car.Ellena did not know why she got out of the car. After getting out of the car, her feet seemed to be out of control as she walked into Sea Horizon Club.She did not know what she was thinking or what she was doing. After entering the Sea Horizon Club, she did not know what she was thinking or what she was doing. After entering the Sea Horizon Club, she went straight to the private room where she had a meal with Edward.Ellena ran to the door of the private room. She pushed open the door and found that there were only a few waiters cleaning the room.When they saw Ellena rushing in, they were all stunned. They immediately asked, "What's the matter?"Ellena ran very quick
Ellena stood outside the door and heard the noise inside. The expression on her face did not change much. It was just that it became a bit colder.Jasmine did not come for a long time and Ellena could only call her.After the call was picked up, no one picked up.Why isn't Jasmine here yet?This matter was planned beforehand. Jasmine should be very proactive.Not long after, Jasmine's figure appeared at the corner. Beside her was a nurse.When Ellena saw Jasmine come over, not only did her heart not fall, it became even more anxious.She shook her head and refused to think about why her heart was so uneasy. She removed all unnecessary thoughts and only let herself think about this matter.When Jasmine walked closer, Ellena looked at her with a gloomy expression, "Why did you only come now?"Jasmine shot a glance at Ellena and her tone was disdainful. "My leg is still injured and it is not convenient to come over with a w
Ellena sat quietly on the sofa for a long time. Her eyes fell on the phone on the coffee table.Her hand on her lap tightened and loosened. In the end, she reached out and picked up the phone.That familiar number was pressed out by her unconsciously.Her thumb was hanging on the dial button. She hesitated for a long time but could not press it out.At this moment, Ellena thought a lot.The scene of Edward and Jasmine together and Edward chasing her out.But what about Elaine?If she hesitated at this moment, Elaine would live under the same roof as Jasmine in the future.Ellena subconsciously shook her head. She could not let Elaine be in danger.Ellena took a deep breath and made up her mind. She pressed the dial button.When the phone was pulled out, Ellena pursed her lips and waited for the phone to be picked up. After the call was picked up, it rang several times before the person on the other end of the phon
Jasmine was a smart woman. She knew Ellena's words were reasonable.She had been with Edward for so long, but Edward had never touched her. Only she knew this and no one else knew.Although she was thirty years old, she maintained herself well. There were many people pursuing her. She thought she was more charming than others, but Edward had never touched her. This was a disgrace to her.She would not tell anyone about this, nor would she let anyone know.Ellena's suggestion could coincidentally solve the problem Jasmine was facing now.Making love with Edward and having Edward's child.This way, she could peacefully be Mu your ladyship for the rest of her life.After thinking so much in her heart, Jasmine did not immediately agree. "If I want to have Edward's child, I can discuss it with him. Why should I be threatened by you?""I know you can understand my words. Don't play dumb with me anymore." Ellena saw the way Jasmine was thinking previously. She knew Jasmine could understand h
Paul had personally investigated the information of Vincent that Edward wanted to know, so he knew everything about Vincent.Paul said with an indifferent expression, "Mr. Reed is really kind. You don't care about your own father's death at all. Instead, you are so enthusiastic about other people's matters.""What do you mean?" Vincent's expression changed as he stared at Paul."Mr. Reed really thought his father died in an accident? Do you know what your father has been doing all this time?" Paul stopped and did not plan to say anything more. He turned to leave.Vincent grabbed Paul's arm and said, "Explain yourself.""This is Mr. Reed's matter. How can I, an outsider, explain clearly?" Paul did not even blink. His expression was calm and composed."I understand. You are deliberately telling you all this to distract me. This way, Ellena might lose the case!" Vincent let go of Paul and sneered. "Go back and tell Edward not to use these dirty tricks. What is the point of bullying a wom
Ellena saw that Vincent really looked like he was going to sleep and asked unhappily, "Are you always like this in other people's homes?"Vincent closed his eyes and said slowly, "How is it?"Ellena asked, "You don't know how to write the word 'polite', right?""When friends talk about being polite, they see each other as strangers." Vincent turned around and changed into a comfortable position. It seemed that he did not intend to get up again."You are really not polite." Ellena muttered. She saw that Vincent was really lying down and could not do anything to him, so she could only turn around and go to the kitchen.Opening the refrigerator, Ellena looked inside. There were dishes inside, but she did not really want Vincent to do as he wished.What if he cheated in the future and ate at her house?Ellena thought for a while and took some vegetables and eggs from inside. She cooked two bowls of vegetable and egg noodles.She came out with two bowls of vegetable and egg noodles. She pl
Vincent was so bored that he wanted to paint his car this flashy pink.When he saw Ellena, he scolded her, "What kind of lousy place do you live in? I just can't find which building you live in."Ellena had never seen a man drive a pink sports car before. She walked around the car and asked, "Your own?""What else?" Vincent patted the car and tilted his head to look at Ellena. "Do you like it? I'll give it to you!"Ellena's mouth twitched. "No need.""If you really like it, I can really give it to you. I have a lot of cars!" Vincent's tone was as relaxed as treating her to a meal. It wasn’t like he wanted to give her a car worth more than a few million.Ellena glared at him. He shrugged. "Alright, get in the car."Ellena followed him into the car and showed him the way to the main entrance.Vincent parked the car and entered the neighborhood with her.Vincent's flashy pink sports car had attracted many people's attention. Those who could afford to drive such a car were not low in valu