Chapter 268: Life and Death Struggle
The woman’s voice was harsh, slightly resembling Mrs. Harris’s but sharper and hoarse. Ella realized she had neglected to notice the changes—Mrs. Harris must have been in trouble.
"Are you sent by him? I didn’t expect he’d have this backup!" Ella spoke softly, but the cold gun barrel knocked against her head.
"Shut up!"
The woman’s eyes were filled with malice.
"Honestly, if you’re here for money, I can offer you more than he does. I want my life, but money I can earn again," Ella said calmly. "At my last charity gala, I donated nine million. You’ve probably heard of it, right? I still have about a hundred million in my account!"
Ella attempted to lure the thug, but she was met with a scornful laugh. "And what of that money? It’s all from selling your body."
Ella chuckled, "Selling? You think I’m like that with Eric? Have you ever seen a woman so comfortable? Even when I was nearly killed, he was the one injured, while I didn’t get a scratch!"
The woman faltered, momentarily at a loss for words.
Though she hadn’t been involved in the assassination attempt, she knew the details. Ella had only inhaled some smoke, while Eric had nearly lost his life protecting her.
"Do you think... Eric will love me for no reason? If I have no means, no ability to make money, just like a crazy girl out there. Do you think he will fall in love with me?" Ella laughed mockingly, trying to entice the woman.
"Enough! I don’t want your money!" the woman snapped, impatience flashing in her eyes.