Chapter 367: A Mother-Daughter Reunion
In their eyes, Ella was barely in her twenties, significantly younger than them, yet here she was, standing at the top, making decisions that overruled theirs. It was hard for them to accept. Eric’s unwavering support only fueled their resentment; no matter what Ella decided, he backed her completely, treating these high-level executives as if they were invisible.
If she didn’t experience failure, how would she ever realize her own lack of skill?
Meanwhile, Ella kept herself busy, balancing her studies with creating operational strategies for the company. She learned that mastering consumer psychology was key to success in this line of work. Amidst the busy days, she nearly forgot that Hannah had returned, given that Hannah had been unexpectedly quiet.
Even at LX Fashion shows, where Ella occasionally made appearances, Hannah was nowhere to be seen. Meanwhile, Lauren called Ella once every week or so, with the sad news that Henry’s health had not improved over the past two years.
One day, accompanied by Logan, Hannah visited Brianna in prison.
It had been three years since she’d last seen her mother. Brianna was a mere shadow of herself, gaunt and aged far beyond her years, with hair that had turned entirely white and deeply lined skin from all the hardships she’d endured.
"Hannah... Hannah! You finally came back," Brianna sobbed, clutching Hannah’s hand tightly. "Please, stay away from Ella. That woman is terrifying—don’t provoke her!"
Hannah gazed softly at Brianna. "Mom... are you alright?"
Brianna looked at her daughter in shock. "Your voice... what happened to it?"
Hannah gave a bitter smile. "I was poisoned, Mom. My voice was permanently damaged."
Brianna held Hannah’s hand tightly, staring at her with a strange intensity. "Hannah, do you remember... your grandfather’s birthday?"