Chapter 148: Growing Up
Brianna nodded; she was utterly exhausted these days. After confronting the mistress, she ended up getting beaten by Robert so badly that she could hardly get out of bed.
Now with Robert pushing for a divorce and no agreement in sight, she was completely drained.
As soon as Ella stepped out of the villa, she saw Eric’s car parked outside. He leaned against it, giving her a charming smile that made her blush slightly. From this moment on, her fate was going to take a different path.
She was quite fond of the Eternal Sea Estate, a new home that symbolized a fresh start and a whole new destiny. However, she had decided not to move in until next year.
"Hurry up! Why are you dawdling? Can’t walk when you see a handsome guy?" Eric teased when he saw Ella standing still, lost in thought.
Ella’s face darkened slightly. Did this guy really need to be so full of himself?
But, she had to admit... she had frozen up a little upon seeing him because, well, Eric was indeed quite striking. Who wouldn’t stop and stare?
"Where should we go for breakfast?" Eric walked up to her, taking the suitcase from her hands with surprising care.
Ella hadn’t eaten breakfast before leaving; she really didn’t want to sit with those two women.
"You decide!" Ella bent down and got into the car. Eric placed the suitcase in the trunk and returned to the driver’s seat. "How about Sapphire Shores Tavern? We didn’t get to finish last time, and it was such a shame."
Ella frowned as she remembered running into James there last time. "Do they... always treat you like that?"