Chapter 60: Contradictions
Eric was a bit annoyed, but he kept his composure and didn’t chase after her.
"Aren’t you going after her?" Richard asked with a teasing smile. "It’s rare to see you interested in a young girl. Or were you just playing around?"
"Mind your own business!" Eric snapped, glaring at him, but his eyes couldn’t help but drift toward the window.
Through the clear glass, he saw Ella get into a man’s car. The man even got out to open the door for her—Charles! So that guy was still hanging around her!
The urge to chase after her vanished, and Eric took a deep breath, feeling a pang of discomfort in his chest.
She was just a young girl. Why did he care so much?
Eric admitted he was genuinely interested in Ella and was serious about marrying her. But Ella had accepted Brandon’s proposal in front of everyone. What did she think of him?
Someone she could call on a whim and discard just as easily?
Proud Eric couldn’t tolerate such blatant betrayal. Even if it was just a show, if people knew they were dating, they’d see it as a blatant betrayal!
"What are you thinking about, Eric? Your tea is about to spill on your shirt!" a light laugh interrupted his thoughts. Eric snapped back to reality and noticed the tea cup in his hand had tilted, spilling some tea.
"Haha, he’s thinking about that young girl. Soft skin, tender flesh, she must feel amazing to touch!" Richard chuckled, earning a curt response from Eric: "Get lost!"