Chapter 137: A Hypocritical Woman
Ella’s Grandma Carter was once the driving force behind Carter Group, dominating the business world for years. However, her story ended tragically: her own daughter was poisoned, and her biological son was switched at birth and is now lost somewhere unknown.
The next day, around noon, Ella and Chloe were about to head out for lunch when they noticed a woman in a white dress standing under the large tree by the back door. The woman had a polished look, with an air of a strong, successful woman.
As soon as Leah saw Ella, she walked briskly towards them, blocking their path.
Chloe blinked, confused, as she looked at Ella. This woman in the white dress—she had never seen her before.
"Hello, cousin. I’m your cousin, Leah Carter. Are you heading out for lunch? How about I treat you both?" Leah’s eyes flashed with a hint of arrogance, but her smile was sweet and approachable.
Ella noticed that flash of arrogance and pressed her lips together. "Cousin? Since when did I have a cousin?"
She knew these people wouldn’t leave her alone.
And finding her here was the only way they could approach her directly. This Leah must be the woman Brian had mentioned—a woman with a sharp mind.
"Oh, I’m your uncle’s daughter. Doesn’t that make me your cousin?" Leah responded calmly, smiling as she enthusiastically took Ella’s hand and led her toward the restaurant across the street.
"I’ve heard the restaurant across the street is great. Let me treat you to a meal. Ella, don’t worry about the past—it’s not something I can control. I just want to have a meal with you, that’s all!"
Without giving her a choice, Leah pulled Ella toward the restaurant. Chloe frowned. Although the woman had the same last name as her, she didn’t like someone so pushy and domineering.