Chapter 354: Drinking to Release
Bella’s shrill voice rang out in anger, drawing the attention of several other diners. Ella shot her a cold glance, while Mason remained silent, his gaze stormy, as if brewing a tempest.
"Miss Rodriguez, did you not just hear what Mr. Scott said?" Ella’s voice cut through the tension like ice. "He insulted my husband and shamelessly tried to slander me as well. Mr. Scott, I am a married woman and will never entertain any advances from you. Even if every man in the world disappeared, I would still never choose you!"
She was furious. She had rejected Mason countless times, yet he continued to harass her, constantly stirring up trouble and repulsing her at every turn. His sudden announcement of breaking up with Bella was clearly a ploy to redirect Bella’s anger toward Ella.
This time, Ella no longer cared about appearances; she was ready to defend herself, no matter what impression she left on others.
"Exactly!" Lauren chimed in sharply. "Mr. Scott has been pestering Ella over and over, and she’s already married! Don’t you already have Miss Rodriguez? How shameless can you be! Ella, let’s leave—no point staying here with all these pests around!"
Mason’s face darkened with fury as Ella, completely unbothered, left with Lauren at her side. The restaurant buzzed with murmurs as they departed, as many diners recognized her from gossip columns, where she and Eric often appeared.
"Wasn’t that Ella? She looks even better in person than in pictures."
"Didn’t the papers say she’s into her husband’s younger brother? That’s why Eric went abroad in a rage."
"Tabloids are so trashy—they’ll write anything for clicks!"