Mag-log inEllena 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!”
Edward still looked the same as before.He wore a neatly tailored black suit that perfectly outlined his tall figure. His expression remained cold and indifferent, carrying the same distant aura that made people unconsciously afraid to approach him.Yet despite that coldness, his appearance still made Ellena's heart tremble slightly.He slowly walked over from the dark side of the room.Under the soft light, his sharp and handsome facial features became even more distinct.Elaine immediately ran happily toward him.Edward lowered his eyes slightly and first reached out to touch Elaine's head gently.His movements were extremely natural.The coldness on his face also softened a little because of Elaine.Then he sat down beside Ellena.The distance between the two instantly became very close.Ellena could even faintly smell the familiar scent on his body.Elaine stood beside them and blinked her eyes.She looked at Edward.Then she looked at Ellena.After that, she suddenly jumped down
Ellena's heart suddenly trembled violently.The moment she saw Chloe's name on the screen, countless thoughts flashed through her mind.For an instant, everything seemed to connect.Didn't Chloe and Elaine get taken away by Spencer?The thought came so suddenly that Ellena's entire body became tense.The uneasiness that had been building in her chest suddenly exploded at that moment.Only moments ago, she had been speaking to Spencer with anger and hatred, convinced that something might have happened to Elaine.And now Chloe was calling her.Was this really a coincidence?Could Spencer have somehow used Chloe's phone?Could something have happened to Chloe and Elaine after all?Ellena's mind raced through countless possibilities in the span of a few seconds.She no longer had any patience to continue listening to Spencer.Whatever he wanted, whatever explanation he had, none of it mattered at
Madeline watched Ellena's figure gradually disappear further and further away.She stood there almost motionless, her eyes fixed on the direction in which Ellena had left.The restaurant door slowly swung shut behind Ellena.The moment it closed, Madeline's heart became even more anxious.It was as though that single closing door had also closed off the last bit of hope she had been desperately clinging to.She subconsciously wanted to chase after Ellena.Perhaps if she caught up with her now, she could still beg her.Perhaps if she continued apologizing, Ellena might eventually soften.Perhaps there was still a chance.But before she could take more than a step, Nolan suddenly grabbed her arm."Nolan, why did you let Ellena leave!?" Madeline immediately complained anxiously.She turned toward him, her eyes filled with panic and disbelief."If I continue begging her, maybe she will change her mind...
Listening to the conversation between Madeline and Nolan was like watching a lively drama unfold before her eyes.Ellena found it extremely interesting.There was something almost absurd about the entire situation. The two people who had come here intending to pressure her into backing down were now sitting across from her, one becoming increasingly furious and the other increasingly frightened.The more anxious Madeline became, the calmer Ellena felt.It was not that Ellena was deliberately enjoying Madeline's suffering. Rather, after everything that had happened, she had already become completely detached from the Smith family's panic. Their fear no longer had the power to disturb her emotions.In fact, watching them struggle made her feel unexpectedly relaxed.Even her appetite improved because of it.From beginning to end, Madeline and Nolan had been completely focused on discussing Spencer and the Smith Group. Neither of them had
The moment Ellena finished speaking, the atmosphere in the room instantly became strange and heavy.No one spoke for a while.Everyone present could hear the calmness in her voice, but it was precisely that calmness that made people feel uneasy. There was no anger in her tone, no deliberate provocation, and not even the slightest trace of hostility. She had spoken as though she were merely stating an ordinary fact, something that required no further explanation.Yet somehow, that calmness felt more intimidating than anger ever could.What she said sounded completely official and reasonable.But the meaning hidden behind her words was not ambiguous at all.In short, the project to acquire the Smith Group had been handled by her subordinates, and it had nothing to do with her personally. Although she was the boss, the people in charge of the project had invested a tremendous amount of effort into it. As the head of the company, she could not casually deny the results of her employees' h
Madeline was instantly choked by Ellena's words.Her expression became extremely awkward.For a moment, she simply sat there, unable to find an appropriate response. Ellena's question had been completely straightforward, but somehow, it made Madeline feel as though all the words she had prepared beforehand had been exposed.The last time she had met Ellena was at the coffee shop.At that time, she had intentionally asked Ellena out in order to humiliate her.Madeline still remembered that meeting clearly.Back then, she had been arrogant and proud. She had thought that she had finally grasped Ellena's weakness and could finally suppress her properly.She had believed that Ellena, who had always appeared so calm and untouchable, had finally fallen into her hands.Back then, Madeline had been so pleased with herself.She had thought that she finally had something that could make Ellena bow her head.She had even bel
As Elaine spoke, tears were already welling up in her eyes. Her lips trembled ever so slightly, but she bit them together tightly, forcing herself to remain quiet. Her small hands clutched the hem of her dress as though clinging to some fragile strength. She was determined not to let her tears fa
Ellena’s chest tightened the moment those words left Elaine’s mouth. She had prepared herself to be stern, to discipline her daughter for recklessly following Edward, but the child’s trembling voice carried such raw pain that it cut straight through her resolve.For a mom
The two of them stared at each other in silence, eyes locked in a battle of wills. For several seconds neither spoke, as if the room itself had frozen in the weight of their confrontation. The dim light threw shadows across Edward’s features, accentuating the sharp lines of his face. His si
Ellena knew that it was useless to blame the security guards. Fear and urgency pressed on her chest like a weight, but she forced herself to remain clear-headed. The more time they wasted pointing fingers, the further Elaine might be taken away. What mattered now was immediate action.She







