Chương 139: Flirtation on the Balcony

After eating just enough to feel satisfied, Ella finally put down her knife and fork. "Take your time, Miss Carter," she said, standing up. "I'll be heading out now."

Before Leah could gather her thoughts, Ella had already strode out of the room.

Leah watched her retreating figure, lost in thought.

She stayed behind specifically to wait for Eric. Even when they were abroad, Leah's attention was always on him.

Now that she was back in the country, she finally had a chance to get closer to him.

However, in their recent encounter, Eric's attitude towards her was lukewarm at best. Ella treated her the same, with a distant and indifferent demeanor, leaving Leah unable to glean any useful information.

Ella was clearly very cautious around her!

But precisely because of this difficulty, Leah found herself even more intrigued by Ella.