Chapter 130
“Ili, Mark,” Elle greeted as she saw him walk in
Het gare shifted to the young co
couple entering behind him, and the free in shan
The man resembled Mark in some ways, tall and handsome with striking features. He wore a black three–piece suit and a sleek black long coat.
His commanding aura radiated from him, making it hard to look slirectly at him. His presence was one that demanded respect and attention
The woman standing next to hom was even more stumming. Despite her tall stature, she wore high heels that only added to her elegance. She had on a light–colored pantsuit beneath a military–green coat that reached her knees
Her long, styed hair cascaded down her back, and her facial features were sharp and intense. Her aura was both comunanding and graceful, exuilding a powerful, almost intimidating beauty.
What caught Ellie’s attention most were her slightly upturned eyes. When she sunited, her expression softened, making her seem unexpectedly gende, as though the fierce energy she carried had found balance in that moment, Standing beside the man, she lonkeil almost docile
Mark followed Ellie’s gaze and turned around, introducing the couple. Let me introduce you. This is my older brother, Patrick Grant, and his wife, Winnie Grant”
Elle snapped out of her dare and quickly greeted them.
That day, the party was disrupted. She had heard about Patrick and Winnie’s arrival, but hadn’t had the chance to meet them.
To her surprise, they were even more stunning in person than any celebrity she had seen on TV.
Winnie shot Mark a meaningful look. “You’ve got good taste,” she said, her tone filled with a certain depla
“Winnie, you’re overthinking it. Mark replied calmly,
y, correcting her with ease.
Ellie fel her face flush, embarrassed as she lowered her heart.
It seemed that not only the Warren family elders, but even the Grant family, had ruisunderstood her relationships with Mark
Given her past experiences, which were so real and painful. Ellie knew better than to entertain any false hopes again.
“Winnie, you’re finally here” Diana’s voice, tinged with emotion, pulled Ellie back to the present.
By the time Ellie looked up. Diana had already dragged Winnie into the bedroom
Meanwhile, Patrick and Mark were talking with Layton in the living room, Ellie walked to the bedmoen door, perking inside. To her surprise, Winnie had comered Haley against the wall and was slapping her lund.
The sharp sound of each slap, mixed with Haley’s cries and frantic attempts to fight back, echoed throughout the suite,
Ellie turned her attention back to the living room, where Patrick, Mark, and Layion seemed completely unfazed by the noises coming from the bedroom. They were chatting as if nothing was happening.
The commotion continued for several minutes before finally quieting down. However, on the bed, Alex hadn’t moved a muscle.
Ellie couldn’t help but feel curious. Is he really asleep, or has he just pretended to be she wondered,
“Darling, she was bullying Diana, and I just couldn’t hold back. I gave her one…or maybe two…well, ihrer slaps“) approaching her husband with two fingers held up.
*Winnie said innocently,
Patrick, with a calm demeanor, gently took her hand and started massaging her palm. “Yeah, I heard. Just a couple of slaps
Ellie was momentarily stunned.
Seeing her confusion. Mark spoke up kindly, “Winnie didn’t scare you, did she?”
Ellie snapped out of her thoughts and quickly shook her head
What had stunned her wasn’t just the situation, but the fact that a man could spoil a woman to such an extent. Patrick’s case with Winnie’s actions.
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was something Ellie had never witnessed before.
From their reactions, it didn’t seem like Patrick or Mark had any intention of continuing an alliance with the Warren family. Despite how badly their sister had been treated, both Patrick and Mark were calmly engaging in conversation as if nothing had happened.
Just then, Haley’s parents, accompanied by bodyguards, barged in
“Haley, who did this to you? Evelyn exclaimed, rushing to her daughter, who was huddied in the corner, clearly traumatized by the beating.
Haley’s hair was a mess, clumps of it torn out, her face swollen and bruised, her lips misshapen. When she saw her parents and the bodyguards arrive, a glimmer of confidence returned to her
She hugged herself and began crying, her words slurred due to her swollen mouth. “Mom, you’re finally here! Diana and Ellie teamed up to bully
Evelyn, trying to hold back her anger, pulled some clothes out of her handbag. “Put on these clothes and leave here for now. I make sure you get justice tomorrow”
Justice can be served, but you’re not getting these clothes. Diana stepped forward arrogantly, snatched the clothes and handbag from Evelyn’s hands, then turned and tossed them to Ellie.
Without a second thought, Elbe threw the clothes onto the floor at Layton’s feet. Layton, who was talking to Patrick, casually nudged the clothes with his foot, deliberately stepping on them as if it didn’t matter.
The members of the Grant family, witnessing Layton’s actions, pretended they hadn’t seen anything.
Evelyn glanced at Patrick and Mark in the living room and then at Alex, who was passed out on the bed, and finally couldn’t hold back. “Why are you doing this to Halry!
“Give the clothes back right now, or don’t blame me for getting rough with you.”
“Mrs. Warren, did you hear that? They’re threatening me right in front of my brothers” Diana shrieked, drawing everyone’s attention to the door.
Ellie saw Nancy and Todd walk in, and nervously, she stepped forward.
Nancy, sporting Ellie, was clearly surprised. “Ellie, what are you doing here?”
Ellie hesitated “1”
“It’s my fault. Mrs. Warren. I asked Ellie to come with me to help me
me feel braver Diana quickly jumped in to explain.
Then, Diana pulled Nancy into the bedroom, pointing at Haley. “Mrs. Warren, no matter what, Alex and I aren’t officially broken off. He’s openly brought a woman into his private suite. Isn’t that embarrassing the Grant family?”
Haley’s
is eyes shifted nervously when she saw Nancy, and she quickly denied the accusations. “Mrs. Warren, I didn’t do anything! Alex just got drunk. and I stayed to take care of him. Ms. Grant misunderstood.”
Slapt Nancy slapped Haley hard across the face.
Haley, holding her face, screamed in protest. “I’m not lying! I stayed just to take care of Alex!”
Slap! Nancy slapped her again.
Haley, now losing control, shouted, “So what if Alex and I are involved? We’re privately engaged. We can love who we want. Are you going to control
that too?
Evelyn rushed to stand behind Haley, furious, and stepped forward. “Mrs. Warren, while the Owens family may not be the top–tier aristocracy. we’re still a respected family. Don’t push us too far.”
Evelyn continued, “When Haley got together with Alex, you approved of it. You even n gave Haley an engagement gift and promised to break off the engagement with the Grant family. That’s why we agreed.”
She went on, “Besides, Haley’s already living in Alex’s new house, and you approved of that too
Evelyn’s voice grew more forceful. “Even if there’s been some misunderstanding, and you’re not happy with Haley, Alex is deeply in love with her Whether Haley is here to take care of him or sleep with him, it’s their personal matter.
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She took a deep breath “But let’s face it, there can only be one daughter–in–law in the Warren family. Since Patrick and Winnie are here today, we should make everything clear once and for all
Mark spoke up “Mrs Warren, since things have come this far, let’s senle this matter once and for all”
Dhana chimed in. “Mark is right. I won’t let them push me around
Haley stood tall. “If that’s the case, let Alex choose. I’m not going to take this humiliation lying down.”
Logan, a touch defiant, said, “The Owens family might not be a top–tier aristocrat, but in Jaslands, we’re an influential family. My daughter has been bullied like this, and we demand an explanation today”
y said, stepping toward the bed. All eyes tumed toward Alex, who
“Alright, since everyone wants a resolution, let’s settle this once and for all.” Nancy s lay motionless on the large bed.
Nancy looked at Ellie and asked. “Ellie, is there any way to wake him up
Ellie responded, “There’s no special trick. If the pain is intense enough, he’ll wake up.”
Before Ellie finished speaking. Nancy grabbed a pinch of soft flesh under Alex’s armpit and twisted in forcefully.
