Chapter 449: Advice
Eric’s expression turned icy. "Miss Johnson, if my wife didn’t speak up like that, should she have bowed and flattered you instead?"
Melissa’s smug demeanor faltered under Eric’s cutting remark. While Richard was wealthy, LXL was Eric’s company—a fact she couldn’t afford to overlook.
"That’s not... I didn’t mean that," Melissa stammered. "I just don’t want Mrs. Nelson to question me like this."
Ella chuckled lightly and spoke in an even tone. "But you’re wearing high heels and heavy makeup, showing no signs of being pregnant. I think my questioning is entirely justified." Turning to Richard with a cold glance, she added, "Richard, I hope you don’t end up regretting your choices. Eric, let’s go. I’m hungry; we’ll eat first and then come back to shop for clothes."
At three months along, Ella’s early pregnancy symptoms had subsided, but she found herself constantly hungry, likely because she was carrying twins.
"Alright, let’s get something to eat. Richard, we can talk tonight if needed," Eric replied.
Ella cast a final glance at Richard, whose face was tense and troubled. Taking a few steps away, she paused, looking back with a thoughtful expression.
"Richard, Amelia has a strong-willed personality, but if you’re sincere, I believe she’ll forgive you. However, if your plan is to provoke her with something this foolish, it’s only going to backfire. Just remember—what women despise most is a man cheating and then dragging another woman into the mess with a baby!"
With that, Ella walked away with Eric, leaving no room for further discussion.
Richard’s face darkened like a storm cloud as he stood frozen in place, lost in thought.
Meanwhile, Melissa fumed, practically trembling with rage. She’d worked so hard to manipulate her way into Richard’s life. Although nothing intimate had occurred, Richard had been drunk that night and didn’t remember anything clearly.