LOGINEllena looked straight in Madeline’s eyes, her voice was enough to send anyone running chills. “Apologize? What exactly should I apologize for?”
In Madeline’s memory, this daughter was really smart and beautiful when she was just a child. But the more she grew up, the more ugly and stupid she had become. But this was the first time she saw the sharpness from Ellena’s eyes, and she was totally surprised by this change in temperament.
“Naomi.” Madeline swallowed and turned around to whisper to Naomi, “Let’s forget about today, okay? If there is any chance and she’s mad, I’m afraid…”
Although Naomi was unwilling, she had no choice but to let this matter go.
If Ellena really goes crazy and does something stupid, and ended up angering the Arnoult family, all of them would be placed in jeopardy. Naomi had already escaped her slimy faith with that crippled man just a day ago and she certainly wasn’t going to test her luck a second time.
If Arnoult family really got angry, then how on the earth could they maintain their luxurious life in this rich house?
Seeing that her mother and step-sister were stunned silent, Ellena turned to go upstairs to her room and pack her belongings.
She had been living in the Smith Family mention for over 20 years, yet with the number of clothes and belongs she had in her closet, she always felt that she was a visitor her. After all, it wasn’t as if her mother would take the time off from her busy schedule to please her step-sister and bother with her.
When she went downstairs with her suitcase, the hall was already empty. Madeline wasn’t there to send her off. She must’ve had enough of her already.
But Ellena did not care. The quicker she got out of this house, the better.
However, as soon as she thought of Edward’s cousin waiting for her at the front gates, she hesitated and went around to the back door to left the villa.
Although she didn’t know why that cousin of Edward showed such an interest in her, she knew one thing for sure that she should stay away from him. After all, to piss off a man like Edward Arnoult, was like kissing a death wish. There was no way she could get out of that unscathed.
Outside the front gate, Edward waited for a long time but he didn’t see Ellena coming out. His patience was running out.
What the hell was taking her so long?
Suddenly, the folder from yesterday flashed in his mind, he frowned slightly. No way that ugly woman would be bullied by her own family, right?
As soon as the idea came up, he could not help but touch his face which she had slapped and snored coldly. That woman was like a fierce wildcat. She didn’t seem to be the type who could be easily bullied.
Yet even then, he could not wipe off the uneasiness in his heart.
“Would you like to come in, sir?”
A gentle voice sounded outside the car. Edward turned to look out of the window and saw a woman with delicate features standing gracefully beside the car.
Naomi was stunned when she saw his face.
She saw Ellena and a man kissing in the car, she didn’t able to look at the man’s face. She thought that he might be decent but she didn’t expect the man to be so beautiful and elegant.
How could such an extraordinary man take a fancy to Ellena, that stupid and ugly bumpkin?
Maybe Ellena was the one who had jumped to him after all.
However, it seemed that she was right to walk out to try her luck.
Her thoughts could not hide from the eyes of Edward.
He sneered. “Who are you?”
“I am Ellena’s elder sister. You can call me Naomi.” She didn’t mind Edward’s indifference to her at all.
Naomi?
Now that Edward remembered, there were two daughters in the Smith family. Besides Ellena, the other one was his cheap price fiancée.
Most people would say that Naomi was as beautiful as a flower blooming under the sun, but she wasn’t really his taste. Ellena’s ugly appearance was more pleasing for him.
He didn’t have the patience to talk to her anymore, and asked with an emotionless expression, “Where’s Ellena?”
“She huh… She might still be packing up in her room. She asked me to come down and tell you to come inside.” Naomi didn’t want to let this opportunity pass. All the members of the Arnoult family had both wealth and status, not to mention, they were incredibly good looking.
Seeing through her intentions clearly, Edward couldn’t help sneering.
That woman would actually let him sit inside?
She probably had already escaped right now!
He didn’t even bother to give Naomi an extra look, just closed the window and drove away directly. He had to time for fake niceties.
Naomi didn’t have the chance to say anything as he left her in the dust. She had met so many men in her life and all of them were always so enamored by her beauty and class.
But Naomi had never been treated so coldly by a man. Immediately her face turned blue with anger.
…
Ellena directly returned to the small apartment that she rented.
When she was in the college, she had lived in the school hostel, and later when graduated to an internship, she rented an apartment away from her family home. Although the room wasn’t filled with luxurious goods, it certainly was a new start. And it didn’t have the same leave of emptiness as it did in that hellhole.
If it wasn’t for Madeline who had trapped Ellena in the home all the time so that she could marry into the Arnoult family, she would never step into that home.
Anyway, Edward wasn’t at the villa and didn’t want to see her. So what’s the problem if she wanted to stay her?
After settling back into her home and unpacking some things, it was already afternoon. She quickly got ready again and planned to go out to buy something.
She lived in a famous slum in H City, with inconvenient transportation and a mixture of good and evil people.
As soon as she turned into an alley, she heard a loud bang.
Was it a gunshot?
She didn’t have time to distinguish the situation when she looked up and saw a white van in front of her rushing towards her uncontrollably like a mad dog.
Its headlight flickered from her side and she found herself momentarily frozen from shock. It was only when it was a few inches away from her did she finally dashed to the side.
However, the van didn’t stop there. The door suddenly opened and a tall man jumped from inside.
He tucked his head and rolled right to Ellena’s feet.
She was about to step back, but the man suddenly jumped up and pressed something cold against her temple. The man’s pleasant voice was somewhat familiar, “Get me out of here, quickly.”
When Ellena looked up to see the man’s face clearly, she exclaimed in shock, “Nicklaus!”
Paul took the neatly folded newspaper from his side and handed it to Ellena with a solemn expression. The headline was bold and striking, unmistakably referring to the Arnoult Group and Edward’s disappearance.Ellena accepted it calmly, her eyes sweeping across the front page only for a brief second before she folded it again and placed it aside on the coffee table. “I’ve already read it online,” she said with detached poise.In truth, she hadn’t read every word. She didn’t need to. All the headlines said the same thing, about the accident, the disappearance, the missing CEO. She didn’t need words to feel the chaos boiling just under the surface of her carefully constructed calm. She was already living it.Paul remained quiet for a moment, perhaps surprised by her nonchalance. But Ellena had always been strong in her own way. After a moment, he said, “We might hold a press conference next.”Ellena nodd
However, the problem was that they had no news of Edward yet, and there had been no trace of Sampson either.Judging from the current situation, they had no news of Edward.It was hard to say whether Edward would take the initiative to contact them.However, the most pressing issue right now was that the the Arnoult Group. If Edward disappeared for one more days, the employees of the Arnoult Group would be even more panicked.After the two of them finished speaking, they became silent.After a while, Paul said, "Miss Smith, please consider it."What he meant was to let Ellena consider taking over the Arnoult Group.Ellena's expression became more indifferent. "I don't know how to do business."A hint of joy flashed across Paul's eyes. "That's okay. I will help you."In terms of affection, Paul had been through more experience than Edward had.He and Carolina had been in love when they were in college. In the end,
Ellena reached out to the nanny Paul had introduced. The woman was a native of Herton City, living in the quiet outskirts.There was nothing ostentatious about her—no airs or pretense. Just a calm, homely simplicity in the way she spoke and carried herself.Despite everything she had been through lately, Ellena still trusted Paul’s judgment when it came to people. After a short conversation with the nanny over a cup of warm tea, she sensed a kind of grounded warmth in the woman. Perhaps it was the steady gaze or the gentle tone of her voice. Ellena made her decision.The housekeeper moved into Ellena’s home the very next day.Elaine, to Ellena's relief, did not reject the nanny. In fact, she seemed curious—watchful but not hostile. Ellena had braced herself for tears, tantrums, or stubborn silence from her daughter. But there were none. Elaine's quiet acceptance surprised her and, in a strange way, made her feel both hopeful and he
Martin was momentarily speechless after hearing what Ellena said.Her words struck with quiet finality.After a long pause, he finally replied, "But if Edward doesn't show up, someone has to take charge of the Arnoult Group."Ellena's eyes narrowed slightly, a determined glint flashing through her gaze. "Then find him."Her voice was calm, but firm and unyielding. The softness she once reserved for Edward was gone, replaced with resolution. There was no panic in her tone, no hesitation.Martin didn’t argue further. He understood. When Ellena made up her mind, there was no turning back.When they arrived at the entrance of the residential area, they decided to head together to Chloe’s apartment.Chloe, still recovering from her leg injury, had been resting at home for days. Bored and mostly confined indoors, she’d taken to spending time with Elaine. That day, she was trying to cook butterfly noodles for her.Chloe was far from a great cook. In fact, butterfly noodles might’ve been the
Alyssaheard Nicholas's words and fell silent.Sampsonand Emmetthad a long history of grudges between them, but until now, Alyssastill didn't understand why Sampsonhated Emmettso much.He seemed to have a deep hatred for Emmett.However, no one knew why he hated Emmettso much."I think that if we want to find Sampson, we need to find out where Emmettis first." After Nicholasfinished speaking, he frowned.Emmett's disappearance was a big matter. Even if there were no more people in Lawrence family, those who were related to his interests would send people to find Emmett.However, even if there were so many people looking for Emmett, it had been 48 hours since the accident happened, and there was still no trace of him.After Nicholassaid these words, he saw that Alyssadid not react at all, and a trace of surprise appeared in his eyes. He said probingly, "We need to go to t
Arthurnoticed the surprise in Alyssa's eyes when she saw him.He nodded slightlyand said,"Miss Moore."Arthurwas wearing a well-ironed suit and carrying a briefcase. He looked very serious."Mr. Arthur." Alyssanodded as a greeting and then said,“Pleasecome in."Alyssalet Frankand Arthurenter the room."You guys take a seat first. I'll get you guys some water." Alyssasaid and turned around to pour them some water.Very quickly, she came back with the water.Arthurtook the water and thanked her, "Thank you."Frankalso took the water and thanked her. Then he said, "Miss Moore, you should already know about Mr. Lawrence."Alyssapaused slightly. "I have seen the news."She paused for a moment before continuing, "Did you guys really not find Emmett?"Arthurexplained, "Emmett's car was found at the bottom of the cliff, but th







