Chapter 229: A Heartless Father
If it weren’t for the interests of the Carter Group, Sean wouldn’t have bothered visiting this "wretched girl." In fact, if she had died, it would have been better—the shares of the Carter Group could be reclaimed.
"Ella, Mr. Nelson, I heard that the shooter has been captured. The world is really unsafe these days. Ella, you should be extra careful. Mr. Nelson seems to have caught someone’s attention, and danger could be lurking anywhere," Leah said with false concern, her tone dripping with insincerity.
Sean let out a cold snort but said nothing further.
"Don’t worry," Ella replied with a smile. "If I get to be with Mr. Nelson, I’d gladly die for it." Her words were playful, and Eric lightly tapped her on the head, his eyes full of affection.
"Ella, stop talking nonsense!" Eric said, his voice warm but firm.
Ella bit her lip, her smile sweet, and Leah could barely hide her jealousy. The bond between them was something Leah could never touch.
"Ella, my grandfather’s birthday is next Wednesday. We’d love for you to join us at the celebration," Leah quickly interrupted, hoping to break the sweet connection between Ella and Eric.
Ella raised an eyebrow and smiled sarcastically, slicing the apple in half with one swift motion. "Why would I go? I’m sure Old Mr. Carter would rather not see me."
"Nonsense, my grandfather likes you very much. He was just praising how smart you are, but he’s too shy to say it in front of you," Leah’s expression shifted slightly, but she quickly recovered.
Old Mr. Carter, being the cunning old fox he was, didn’t reveal much emotion. He glanced at Ella with the same cold detachment as if she were a stranger, someone irrelevant.
"Mr. Nelson, you should come too," Old Mr. Carter said flatly, his tone as neutral as ever.