Bab 10: Coming to the Rescue!
Ella pursed her lips slightly. Although she needed connections the most right now, this woman's behavior was truly infuriating.
The taxi driver stood up trembling, looking pitifully at Ella and the woman.
At this moment, a man stepped out of the Lamborghini. He narrowed his eyes, exuding a dangerous aura. "Harper Carter, since when did my car become yours?"
Ella was stunned for a moment. The voice sounded familiar. When she looked up, she was speechless. How could she run into this man here?
The man wore a black suit, his expression lazy with a hint of coldness between his brows, and his eyes gleamed menacingly. He smiled charmingly at Ella, "Miss Davis, what a coincidence."
Indeed, it was a coincidence, to meet the man she had been avoiding here.
"Quite a coincidence, Mr. Nelson!" Ella nodded slightly. "Is this your car? Not this lady's?"
The woman's face flushed instantly. She stomped her foot and glared at Ella, quickly sidling up to Eric, wrapping her arm around his, and said sweetly, "Oh, Eric, I was just kidding!"
So, the car wasn't hers. That made things easier!
The driver stood on the side, looking mournful, not knowing what to do.
A trace of displeasure flashed in Eric's eyes. He coldly removed the hand from her arm, "I don't know you well, and you have no right to joke with me. Judging by how spirited you were just now, you don't seem to be feeling dizzy anymore?"
Harper's face alternated between red and white. She had found an excuse with great difficulty and managed to pressure Eric's sister into getting him to reluctantly agree to take her home. But she hadn't expected to run into such an accident halfway.
"Oh, Eric, I was just angry because your car got hit! You wouldn't blame me for acting on my own, would you?" Harper forced a gentle smile, confident that she could handle Eric.
"My business is none of your concern." Eric's lips curved into a brilliant smile, but his eyes were icy. This dangerously seductive man's smile made Ella's heart race.
Harper's smile froze.
Ella lightly curved her lips, "So, this car doesn't belong to the lady... Mr. Nelson, how about this accident..."
"How about you compensate, is that right?" Eric turned to look at Ella, his deep eyes carrying a faint smile. "I know you're not short of money, but neither am I. If you must help, why not leave your phone number, and I'll let the driver off."
Ella glanced at the dejected driver and reluctantly nodded, "Alright, I'll give it to Mr. Nelson."
With that, she quickly wrote down her number and handed it to him.
Eric chuckled, "Miss Davis, your driver doesn't seem well. How about I take you home?"
The driver shivered upon hearing this, feeling weak and sweating profusely. Although this kind lady helped him out, he had indeed hit this man's car, and since the man said he wasn't feeling well, he could only go along with it.
"Yes, yes, this kind lady, thank you for helping me today... but I'm really feeling dizzy and can't take you home."
The driver forced a smile, while Ella, feeling helpless, understood that the driver had no other choice.
"Eric, didn't you say you were going to take me home?" Harper hurriedly blocked Eric as she saw Ella about to get into the car.
A hint of irritation flashed in Eric's eyes. "Can't you hail a cab yourself? Or do you think I'm your driver?"
With that, Eric pushed Ella into the car and slammed the door shut.
Harper's face alternated between red and white with anger. She had beauty and a great figure, while that woman had nothing, yet she had caught Eric's attention?
She watched helplessly as the Lamborghini sped away, tears of frustration streaming down her face.
"Stupid bitch, don't let me catch you, or else..."
Inside the car, the atmosphere was tense and quiet. Ella sat silently, staring at the passing scenery outside. She didn't know what to say and didn't want to get entangled with Eric.
What confused her the most was that she really couldn't tell if this man was a friend or a foe.
"By the way, Hannah is recovering ..." Ella began.
"I told you I'm not interested in her. I'm more interested in you." Eric chuckled, his eyes glinting, making Ella momentarily lose her composure.
"You..." Ella was surprised. How could Eric be so direct with someone he barely knew?
"You don't seem to like me very much, do you?" Eric glanced at Ella, feeling puzzled. This girl was only seventeen or eighteen, lacking the mature allure of Harper, yet he was inexplicably drawn to her.
Perhaps it was her uniqueness and intrigue, unlike Harper, who was always coquettish and boring.
"No, Mr. Nelson, you're overthinking!" Ella quickly denied.
She didn't like Eric, but she couldn't say she hated him either.
"But every time you see me, you look displeased."
"Not at all, Mr. Nelson. You must be imagining things." Ella smiled, a breeze-like smile, though a hint of nervousness flashed in her eyes.
Eric snorted. He could see the avoidance in her eyes, yet she tried to deceive him?
"Is your stepmother treating you well?"
"She's okay," Ella replied blandly.
Eric asked no more, and Ella maintained her silence, sitting quietly.
The car stopped in front of her house. Ella thanked him and hurriedly unbuckled her seatbelt, eager to leave.
Eric's face darkened, exuding a chilling aura. He grabbed Ella, pulling her into his arms.
Ella gasped, meeting Eric's eyes in panic. "Mr. Nelson..."
"You seem eager to get away from my car."
"Mr. Nelson, you've misunderstood. I didn't mean it that way. Everyone wants to climb up to you, and I'm no exception!"
Ella smiled charmingly, her usual calm demeanor now captivating.
Eric felt his heart stir, a teasing smile on his lips. "Then show me how you plan to climb up to me. Kiss me? Seduce me? Or entice me?"
Ella's face turned crimson. She hadn't expected him to be so straightforward.
Seeing her hesitation, Eric's gaze darkened. Ella was right, everyone wanted to climb up to him.
As a leading candidate to inherit the Nelson Group, Eric had an impressive future ahead of him. His ruthless business tactics earned him Old Mr. Nelson's admiration, and many believed Eric would be the future heir.
But this girl, every time she saw him, acted as if he were the plague!
Bab 11: Sudden Intimacy!
"Mr. Nelson, everyone has their own methods. I don't need to be like other women," Ella said diplomatically.
The closeness between them was overwhelming. His hot breath on her face made her blush even more.
Eric chuckled, "So your tactic is to play hard to get, pretending to be reserved?"
Ella paused slightly, her beautiful eyes sparkling with mischief. "Mr. Nelson, you're very perceptive!"
Her rosy lips glistened enticingly, her large, watery eyes held a cool expression, cool yet full of allure.
"Since you've put so much effort into this, I might as well grant you your wish!" Eric couldn't resist any longer and grabbed the back of her head, pressing her down suddenly.
Ella was caught off guard by his sudden kiss. Her eyes widened in shock as she felt his lips against hers. He pried her mouth open with reckless abandon, sending an electric current through her lips, causing her heart to race and her face to flush.
The unfamiliarity of his masculine scent terrified her. His wild kiss left Ella's body feeling weak, and his hand was already inside her clothing, a prelude to a crime.
Frightened, Ella pushed against him with all her might, but his weight pinned her down like a mountain. In a mix of anger and fear, she bit down hard on Eric's lip. He winced in pain, giving her the opportunity to push him away and scramble out of the car.
By the time Eric recovered, Ella had already jumped out and was striding toward the villa. He watched her retreating figure with narrowed eyes. This girl was truly interesting!
A faint pain throbbed in his lip. "Ella, you're a little wildcat, but I like it!"
As the saying goes, the harder it is to get something, the more you want it. Eric's interest in Ella grew even stronger at that moment.
When Ella returned home, Brianna wasn't there, and Hannah was watching TV. She went to her room, opened her laptop, and called Chloe to borrow a million dollars. Coupled with the two million in her account, she now had three million to invest in stocks.
Ella had been pampered by Brianna and Robert, who treated her well only because they wanted her shares in the future. So, every month, they gave her tens of thousands for living expenses.
In the past, Ella had spent lavishly on luxury items. She glanced at the expensive necklaces and other items laid out, realizing they could be pawned.
Without hesitation, Ella left the house again, this time sneaking out through the back door without Hannah noticing.
After pawning her valuable items, Ella secured another three million.
Three million added to the previous three million made six million. If she could multiply it, she'd have tens of millions!
Ella took a deep breath, silently vowing, Brianna, one day, I'll make sure you lose everything!
A few days later, Brianna took Ella to the most famous luxury market in S City, to a well-known foreign brand's boutique.
"Miss, please bring out the evening gown I reserved," Brianna said with a smile.
The salesgirls respectfully brought out the dress Brianna had ordered.
As soon as the dress was displayed, Ella and Hannah's eyes lit up.
The dress was stunning!
Ella raised an eyebrow slightly. "Mom, is this dress for me?"
"Of course, it's for you. You've always loved this brand's evening gowns, so I had this one custom-made just for you. There's an auction tomorrow night, and you can wear it there! You'll be the star of the show!" Brianna replied with a warm smile.
Ella's eyes widened in surprise. In her previous life, she had loved attending auctions, and it was at tomorrow night's auction that Brianna had bought her favorite crown, the Aurora Diadem—the same crown she had worn the night she was murdered.
However, it was also because of this extravagant spending that Robert grew increasingly disdainful of her. He believed that a spendthrift daughter could never be the heir to the Davis family.
Robert's kindness toward her was always just a ploy to gain control of her shares in the future.
When she turned twenty-five, and had the ability to use her shares, Robert begged her to transfer all of them to him unconditionally, claiming that the Davis Group was in crisis and only Ella could save it.
Naively, she handed over her shares, not realizing it was all a ruse. There was no crisis, and the day after she learned the truth was her birthday—the day she fell to her death.
"I do love going to auctions. This dress is beautiful, Mom. How much did it cost?" Ella asked with a grateful smile.
"Miss Davis, your mother is so good to you!" one of the salesgirls remarked, smiling.
Ella's smile grew even brighter.
"It wasn't too expensive. As long as you like it, that's all that matters," Brianna replied.
Ella turned to the salesgirl, "Miss, how much is this evening gown?"
Brianna was slightly taken aback but quickly smiled and answered, "The dress cost about five hundred thousand dollars, but it's nothing. Just consider it a gift from me."
Five hundred thousand dollars! Exactly like in her previous life.
Ella's heart was racing. Aside from the unexpected presence of Eric, everything was happening just as it had before.
But that was fine; it wouldn't interfere with her plans.
"Mom! This dress is so expensive!" Ella exclaimed, gently stroking the fabric with delight.
"Honey, whatever you like, Mom will get for you. It's just money, don't worry about it," Hannah chimed in, smiling knowingly.
Rumors had been rampant about her mistreating Ella at home and being jealous of her status as the eldest daughter of the Davis family.
Now, Hannah was eager to redeem her image.
"Hannah is right. Mom has always treated me like her own daughter, but because of that... I can't accept this dress. Hannah always wears my old clothes. This time, I want to give this to Hannah. Our sizes are similar anyway," Ella said, smiling as she handed the dress to Hannah.
Both Hannah and Brianna were stunned, almost unable to believe what Ella had just done.
Was this girl out of her mind?
Ella had always loved luxury items. As long as they were expensive, she would want them, no matter who designed them.
But today, she was willing to give the evening gown to Hannah?
"Sis, how can I take your dress? You should wear it! It's Mom's special gift to you," Hannah said, playing the role of the selfless sister.
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