Reborn Heiress: Taking Back What Is Rightfully Hers!
Chapter 214: Self-Incrimination

Chapter 214: Self-Incrimination

"Miss Carter, it’s said that you frequently visit Miss Davis at school, but she never appreciates it. Is this because of Old Mr. Carter?" a reporter pressed.

Leah’s face went pale with anger, her delicate expression crumbling into a pitiful look as she shook her head, trying to defend herself. "There’s just been a small misunderstanding between my grandfather and Ella. Ella, please don’t misinterpret his intentions..."

Eric had had enough of Leah’s fake innocent act. With a cold smirk, he tightened his arm around Ella’s waist. "Miss Carter, you seem so pitiful. Should we play the recording from that day? Let everyone see if you’re the one who’s been wronged or if my woman is the real victim!"

Leah’s face instantly turned ashen, and her lips quivered. "I—I..."

The crowd grew excited, chanting, "Play the recording! Let’s hear it!"

Leah’s lips twitched in panic, and she realized she had no way to fight back against Eric’s accusation. "Everyone, calm down... please calm down. My grandfather was a bit emotional at the time, so he might have said some things that weren’t very nice..."

Ella couldn’t hold back and burst out laughing.

Leah had just incriminated herself—Eric didn’t have any recording, but Leah’s panic had caused her to admit everything.

The laughter from the crowd became louder, echoing throughout the venue. Leah, her face now dark with humiliation, grabbed her assistant and made a hasty retreat, completely abandoning any plans to stay for the upcoming banquet.

Meanwhile, back at home, Sean was enjoying a massage.

The masseuse, Minnie Anderson, had been recruited from Elite Horizon Club by Sean’s current wife, Julia. Minnie was young, attractive, and very skilled at her job. Each massage left Sean feeling rejuvenated and in a great mood.

Julia, however, always made sure to be present during these massages, and Minnie would chat with her briefly after each session before leaving the Carter household. Julia trusted Minnie, largely because she knew Minnie had a wealthy boyfriend.

When Minnie left the Elite Horizon Club, Julia had personally brought her into the family home to work as a private masseuse for her and Sean.

But Sean’s relaxation was abruptly interrupted when his phone rang. Annoyed, he glanced at the caller ID—it was his assistant, George.

Reluctantly, Sean answered, and George’s panicked voice came through the line. "Sir, something bad has happened..."

Sean’s face, already dark with frustration from earlier events, turned even darker. Julia had called Minnie to cheer him up, but the massage session hadn’t even finished when this call came in.

George quickly explained the situation, and Sean’s face drained of color as anger surged through him. He sat up abruptly, forgetting about the massage entirely.

"What did you say? Leah paid off those reporters to force that brat to acknowledge me as her grandfather?"

Sean was so furious his heart nearly gave out.

"Yes, and unfortunately... Miss Ella said you called her the daughter of a murderer, and Mr. Nelson confirmed it! She also declared that she doesn’t need your help—that she has someone to protect her shares. That person is Mr. Nelson!"

"What?!"

Sean’s entire body shook with rage. "That idiot!" he roared, hurling his phone to the ground, where it shattered into two pieces.

Julia immediately stood up and rushed to his side, gently patting his back. "You’re not young anymore, why get so worked up? Don’t stress yourself over this. Let our sons handle that girl’s situation."

Minnie chimed in to help calm Sean down. "Exactly, sir. Your two sons have been in the business world for years, thriving in it. How could they not handle a young girl like her?"

But Sean couldn’t shake the memory of Ella’s expression at the charity event. It had been a public spectacle—a clear show of her forcing his hand into a donation. Even though he knew it was a trap, he had no choice but to walk into it for the sake of his reputation.

Donating over ten million had left Sean fuming. He knew it would sting for a long time, and now Leah had gone and made things even worse with her foolish actions. He couldn’t help but feel a burning anger inside.

At that moment, Frank and his wife, Evelyn, entered the room after hearing the commotion. "Dad, what happened? We heard you went to the Elite Horizon Club’s charity event, but why are you back so early?"

The couple had missed the event because they were visiting Evelyn’s ailing father.

"Get Leah in here, now!" Sean demanded, his face still dark with anger, his heart aching from the frustration.

Leah soon arrived home, only to face a severe scolding from Old Mr. Carter. It was the first time her grandfather, who usually doted on her, had ever yelled at her like this. Eventually, Leah broke down into tears, covering her face as she sobbed, and only then did Sean stop his tirade.

"Dad, don’t be so upset. Leah was only thinking of you. If that little witch hadn’t twisted everything, Leah wouldn’t have been embarrassed like that," Evelyn said, stepping in to calm Sean down, gently pulling him away.

Sean’s chest tightened with every breath, his heart pounding from the stress. Waving his hand, he said, "Enough! Take me to my room to rest. And listen—keep an eye on that scheming girl, Ella. Don’t make any rash moves. Report anything suspicious to me immediately!"

Julia quickly helped Sean upstairs. Although she was his wife, she was twenty years younger, still youthful and strong enough to assist him easily.

Evelyn walked over to Leah, pulling her daughter into a comforting hug. "Sweetheart, for now, just take a break and clear your head. Don’t worry about that wild girl anymore."

Frank nodded in agreement. "Yes, let your uncle and me handle it. Even though your uncle’s overseas, he’s still sharp."

Frank’s older brother, Edward Carter, was his twin and had immigrated to Country W years ago. While he still held shares in Carter Group, he focused on running his successful business abroad. Edward had all but stopped returning to the family business, preferring to stay overseas and focus on his company.

"I know... but I just can’t stand it! I can’t stand being played by that witch!" Leah said, tears still streaming down her face as she looked at her father. "Dad, don’t worry. When I come up with a better plan, I’ll discuss it with you."

Frank nodded, looking at his daughter lovingly. "Don’t worry. In the end, Mr. Nelson will see the truth and fall for you. He’s only protecting that girl because he’s intrigued by something new. It won’t last."

Leah nodded as well, though her eyes were still filled with tears. Both Evelyn and Frank felt a pang of sympathy for their daughter, their resentment toward Ella growing deeper.

If Ella had heard this, she probably would’ve laughed out loud.

"Something new?"

If Eric was just chasing novelty, would he have stayed by her side for almost two years, from the time she was in her final year of high school until her first year of college? Would he have married her?

But Ella didn’t know any of this. At that moment, she and Eric were sitting on a balcony, watching the city lights twinkle beneath them. The soft summer breeze brushed against their skin, making all the day’s tension and heat melt away.