Chapter 215: A Night of Sweetness
After the social event, Eric decided to take Ella to the presidential suite at the Nelson Group Hotel for the night. He believed that sometimes changing locations, like taking a mini vacation, could help them relax and bring unexpected results. This was a tip he had picked up from Richard, who seemed to have a knack for these things.
Eric admitted that while he was good with words, when it came to finding ways to make Ella laugh or have fun, he often had to take a page from Richard’s book.
He picked up a slice of watermelon and held it out to Ella’s lips. "Open wide, my queen," he teased.
Ella chuckled, opening her delicate lips and taking a big bite. The sweet, juicy watermelon burst in her mouth, and her heart felt just as full and content.
Eric gently brushed a strand of hair from her face that had gotten caught near her lips as she ate. "Did you have a good time tonight? That old fox must be regretting it for at least a month. Donating over ten million... for a miser like Sean, that’s quite the blow."
Ella burst into laughter, her eyes gleaming with satisfaction. "Of course I had fun. Seeing his stiff face was so satisfying! But he’s a smart man. He won’t make such rash moves again in the future."
Eric leaned in and kissed her softly on the brow. "That’s true. Sean may not be as capable as your Grandma Carter, but he’s cautious. This time, I’m sure Leah egged him on to publicly claim your relationship, hoping to corner you in front of the reporters."
"Hmph. He thought I was just some toy of yours, unable to fight back. Too bad both he and Leah were dead wrong."
Ella’s cold smile matched her words.