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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Bab 12: Setting the Trap!

Ella shook her head and pouted angrily, "Hannah, if you refuse again, I'll really be upset! I always wear the most expensive clothes, while you... I'm embarrassed by it. If you don't accept, then don't consider me your sister!"

With Ella putting it that way, Hannah didn't know how to refuse anymore. Brianna's lips twitched slightly before she smiled faintly, "Hannah, since Ella insists, you should wear it."

If Hannah kept declining and Ella got upset, it would definitely displease Robert, which wouldn't be worth it.

"Alright!" Hannah agreed, feeling a bit shocked. She hadn't expected Ella to treat her this way.

Something felt off, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.

Ella was secretly pleased. Although this mother and daughter pair appeared to accept her "gift," she knew Hannah wouldn't wear that evening gown to the auction.

As expected, the next evening, Hannah wore a simple white evening dress. It was understated yet highlighted her perfect figure.

Overall, Hannah was curvier than Ella, who appeared more slender. Hannah's allure was diminished somewhat by the simplicity of her dress.

"Hannah, why aren't you wearing the evening gown from yesterday? Don't you like it?" Ella asked, looking disappointed, her lips pouting slightly.

Brianna quickly smiled, "Ella, your sister is still young. Wearing such an expensive gown might make her a laughingstock."

"Why would it be a laughingstock? Can't the Davis family afford such clothes? Besides, with you dressed so simply, people might think you're mistreating Hannah!" Ella laughed lightly, running over to take Hannah's hand. "Hannah, you must wear that gown. It's so perfect, it would be a shame not to. We already bought it, and with the Davis family's wealth, why wouldn't we afford it?"

"Besides, I heard a lot of eligible bachelors will be at this auction!" Ella winked playfully, a hint of regret in her eyes.

Hannah loved the evening gown too, but Brianna hadn't allowed her to wear it, so she had reluctantly put on the white dress.

"Mom, Ella is right. There's no harm in me wearing it this once!"

"Well... it might not be appropriate," Brianna said, hesitating.

The Davis family was wealthy, but Robert advocated frugality. If he found out that the evening gown cost five hundred thousand dollars, he would be heartbroken.

"Please, Mom, let Hannah wear it! I don't want people to think she's jealous of me. I always get the best things! It's really unfair to Hannah!" Ella exclaimed, pretending to be upset.

Brianna sneered inwardly. Children were just children. Getting upset over such trivial matters, this little brat was easy to manipulate.

"Yeah, Mom, I heard from the driver that Dad won't be back tonight. Didn't you get his call?" Hannah suddenly remembered that Robert was on a business trip and had been extremely busy lately.

Brianna thought for a moment. Newspapers and magazines wouldn't write about how expensive Hannah's dress was, so it wouldn't really matter.

Finally, Brianna agreed to Hannah's request.

Half an hour later, Hannah stepped into the car, feeling triumphant in her luxurious evening gown.

Her mood was exceptionally good. She believed she would be the center of attention tonight, catching the eyes of all the eligible bachelors. With her beauty, figure, and this striking gown along with her youthful skin...

Thinking about it, Hannah felt as if her heart would soar. She could already picture the mysterious gentleman at the charity gala, aiming Cupid's arrow at her.

Not long after, the three of them arrived at the auction venue.

The scene was filled with elegantly dressed men and women, moving gracefully. The auction was set to start in ten minutes.

Ella followed Brianna to their seats and suddenly noticed Mrs. Taylor seated right next to her.

Mrs. Taylor greeted them warmly, but her expression darkened upon seeing Brianna and Hannah.

"So, you've come too? Looking to bid on something nice for Hannah, I suppose? My, my, Hannah's dress is stunning. It must have cost a fortune. Meanwhile, my dear Ella is dressed so plainly!"

Ever since their last encounter, Mrs. Taylor had held a grudge against Brianna.

Brianna forced a smile, staying silent. She didn't dare mention the dress's five hundred thousand dollar price tag in front of these women.

Hannah smiled gracefully, "Mrs. Taylor, this evening gown is indeed lovely and expensive. My sister was kind enough to give it to me."

"As if she had a choice? Imagine if she wore such a beautiful dress and you secretly envied her—what a disaster that would be!" Mrs. Taylor sneered, and the other ladies around them joined in with mocking laughter.

Brianna and Hannah's faces turned extremely unpleasant, prompting Ella to quickly step in, "Let's not argue. The auction is about to start."

Brianna smirked internally at Ella's attempt to smooth things over.

Thanks to Ella's intervention, the ladies quieted down.

The auction began with the first item, a vase crafted by an artist from Country K, featuring abstract and intricate patterns.

Ella wasn't particularly interested in such items, but a familiar voice caught her attention. She looked over and, to her surprise, saw Eric!

He was here too! Eric raised an eyebrow and curved his lips into a teasing smile, causing Ella to quickly avert her gaze.

What bad luck! She couldn't seem to escape him. Was this fate?

"Mom, look at that man. Who is he?" Hannah asked excitedly, pointing at Eric. Following her gaze, Brianna saw a strikingly handsome young man, exuding an aura of nobility and arrogance.

His sharp presence commanded respect from everyone around him.

"That young man... he looks familiar, like Old Mr. Nelson. Could he be Old Mr. Nelson's grandson, Eric?" Brianna whispered. "Eric hasn't been back for long, but his overseas company has already flourished under his leadership."

Hannah's eyes lit up with excitement upon hearing this.

So, Eric wasn't just handsome but also highly capable—a genius in the business world, no less!

Who wouldn't want such a husband?

"Mom, I really like him," Hannah murmured softly.

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