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1.55% Reborn Heiress: Taking Back What Is Rightfully Hers! / Chapter 9: Scandal Exposed!

Capítulo 9: Scandal Exposed!

Ella's lips curled into a cold smile as she quietly descended the stairs. She saw Brianna sitting at the dining table with her head down, and Hannah standing nearby, her face flushed and tears brimming in her eyes.

 

"Daddy, don't blame Mommy! Someone must be targeting the Davis family on purpose to stir up trouble!" Hannah hurriedly defended Brianna.

 

Robert slammed the newspaper onto the table. Ella walked over, looking at Robert in surprise. "Daddy, why are you so angry? What happened?"

 

"See for yourself!" Robert said coldly.

 

Ella picked up the newspaper beside her. The entertainment section's headline glaringly read: Davis Family Feud—Stepmother's Daughter Publicly Insults Birth Daughter!

 

Ella bit her lip and tossed the newspaper into the trash. "Daddy, didn't you say you handled it? These people write such nonsense, making others think I'm really being abused at home! And Mommy and Hannah are so good to me!"

 

Seeing his eldest daughter being so sensible, Robert couldn't help but look at her differently.

 

"I managed to deal with a few newspapers, but not the one your mom's friend works at! Now the Davis family's reputation is in ruins. Brianna, what were you thinking? If you can't handle it, don't take on such big tasks!"

 

Robert was furious, slamming the table hard.

 

Brianna was almost in tears. "Honey... my friends all promised..."

 

"Promised? Hmph, they promised to expose our family's scandal! Useless! Both mother and daughter are useless! You've both disgraced me!"

 

With that, Robert stormed out.

 

"Honey, you haven't had breakfast..."

 

"Seeing you two makes me lose my appetite!"

 

Robert left in large strides. Ella stood there helplessly, glancing timidly at Brianna, then at the tremblingly furious Hannah.

 

Hannah picked up another newspaper and glanced at it, seething with rage at how it smeared her reputation. "Mommy! How can they write about me like this? How can I go out now? How can I even go to school?"

 

Hannah cried as she threw the newspaper away, suppressing the intense anger within her, wanting to tear Ella apart. But Brianna grabbed her.

 

"Alright, it's just a small matter. Besides, you were drunk at the time!" Brianna emphasized the words "drunk."

 

Ella walked over and held Hannah. "Yes, Hannah, why care about those people's opinions? You've always been so good to me. How could you abuse me at home? I'll ask the maid to take a photo and post it on my Twitter!"

 

Hannah shook her head. "No, sister, I don't want to appear in the public eye right now."

 

"Alright then, don't be angry, sister... I know you're good to me!" Ella sat her down. "Mommy, don't be angry either, those people are just writing nonsense!"

 

Brianna listened, coldly laughing in her heart. What a brainless girl, just like her useless mother who deserved to be tortured to death!

 

This time it was an accident, but next time, this little brat won't escape!

 

Brianna chuckled softly, her eyes filled with a loving gaze. "Ella, you're such a good girl. Now I can finally be at ease."

 

Ella smiled obediently and handed Brianna her breakfast. The servants nearby, noticing the scratches on Ella's face, couldn't help but feel a twinge of pity for her.

 

In the following days, both Hannah and Brianna behaved themselves and didn't cause any more trouble. However, a video of Hannah stripping and verbally abusing Ella made its way onto a forum, spreading like wildfire. Hannah earned the nickname "Stripper Girl" among netizens.

 

A few days later, a sudden thought struck Ella. She got up quickly to wash and dress. During this, she received a call from her friend and classmate, Chloe Carter. Twenty minutes later, Ella was in a taxi.

 

Since Brianna and Hannah saw the previous incident as a mere accident, they didn't think to have anyone watch Ella for the time being.

 

Half an hour later, Ella arrived at a secluded brokerage firm and used her ID to open an account.

 

Having lived once before, she remembered everything clearly from when she was eighteen. She knew several dark horse stocks would skyrocket this year, multiplying several times over!

 

Ella needed both financial power and strength right now, so she wouldn't miss this chance.

 

After successfully opening an account, Ella took a taxi to leave the brokerage. She thought the day would pass uneventfully, but the taxi brushed against a Lamborghini while making a turn.

 

The taxi driver turned pale with fright, quickly jumping out of the car and kneeling in front of the Lamborghini.

 

Ella, who knew how to drive in her past life, could tell it was the taxi driver's fault.

 

"Sir, ma'am, I didn't mean to, please have mercy and let me go this time! I have a family to support, even tens of thousands is impossible for me to pay..." The driver, sweating profusely, looked pitifully at the woman who stepped out of the car.

 

Ella got out as well and, seeing the driver kneeling, felt a surge of compassion. How could common people like him compare to the rich? What might be pocket change to a wealthy person was an astronomical sum to this driver.

 

The woman had elaborate makeup, a sexy short dress, and curly hair, her red high heels clicking sharply on the ground.

 

"Are you blind? How can you drive like this? If you can't drive, don't come out and make a fool of yourself! Look at my car, just look at it! You think kneeling will absolve you of responsibility? You lowlifes think you can get away with this?"

 

She went on and on, making the driver's face flush with shame.

 

"Let's call the police first. If compensation is needed, I'll pay for it," Ella said calmly, looking at the arrogant woman. The woman, around twenty, sneered upon seeing Ella, who looked even younger.

 

"Oh, what do we have here? A little princess playing the Good Samaritan?" The woman's crimson lips curled into a mocking smile.

 

Ella couldn't be bothered with such a woman. She turned to the driver, "Sir, please stand up. I'll handle the compensation."

 

The driver's eyes widened in disbelief, his mouth forming an O.

 

What a contrast!

 

Both young women looked wealthy, but their attitudes were worlds apart. One was unbearably arrogant, the other kind and approachable. It was eye-opening!

 

Seeing Ella's calm demeanor, the young woman was infuriated and coldly retorted, "Hmph, if you're paying, then get me a new Lamborghini!"


Capítulo 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!


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