Reborn Heiress: Taking Back What Is Rightfully Hers!
Chapter 248: Hypnosis

Chapter 248: Hypnosis

But what she really wanted now was to slip into her memories.

"Imagine what your mom looks like right now. She’s gazing at you with gentle eyes, telling you... to take a little rest."

The man’s voice had a special power, standing out in the midst of the surrounding chaos.

Ella sat there, dazed.

"You see your mom, and you feel happy. You’re walking with her, walking... you both head up to the second floor, hand in hand, feeling good, and the scenery around you is beautiful..."

The voice became more and more ethereal, with an inexplicable magic that made Ella slowly stand up and begin to walk upstairs.

Seeing this, Rachel’s eyes sparkled with excitement. She and Connor stood up and followed behind Ella.

The people around them were blurry, caught up in cheerful conversations, and hardly anyone noticed. Even if they did, they just assumed the guests were taking a casual stroll.

On the second floor, there were a few guests as well. All the rooms were open for guests to admire the decor, except for the master bedroom, which had its door closed.

The soft red carpet underfoot made no sound as they walked.

At that moment, music started playing outside in the plaza. Grace had hired some of the hottest young stars from the entertainment industry to sing and dance at the wedding celebration.

Most of the guests were drawn outside by the performance, but Ella, unaware of anything, continued to follow Connor’s voice into one of the guest rooms.

Rachel followed closely behind, her eyes gleaming with excitement.

It wouldn’t be long before Ella’s reputation was ruined! Rachel and Leah had been digging into Ella’s past for a while now.

They found a lot of information, and they guessed that Hannah and Brianna had probably tried their own schemes as well. They even discovered through Lily that Hannah had once tried to set Ella up to ruin her.

But Ella had fought back every time. In the end, Hannah was declared mentally ill, and though she had mysteriously disappeared, Brianna’s fate was just as tragic.

So, drugging her was out of the question—they had to use a more sophisticated method.

This Connor, the hypnotist Leah had found, was just the man for the job. He was well-established in Y Country but unknown in Country S.

Perhaps it was because there wasn’t much demand for hypnotists in Country S, but hardly anyone knew who Connor was.

Rachel brought Connor in, and after successfully getting close to Ella, they could finally put their plan into action.

It just so happened that Eric wasn’t around, so Rachel was even less worried!

As Ella approached the guest room door, she raised her delicate hand, ready to lean against the wall and walk in.

"You’re feeling very tired now, very tired... there’s a soft, comfortable bed in front of you, and you really want to take a little nap. Your mom is right there beside you..."

Connor’s voice had a hypnotic force that was impossible to resist.

Ella took one step into the room.

Rachel was so excited she could barely contain herself! Yes! The plan was finally working!

But suddenly, a voice called out, "Miss Davis, what are you doing here? Mr. Nelson is looking for you downstairs!"

It was the anxious voice of John, one of Eric’s bodyguards and assistants.

He saw Ella standing in the guest room, looking at him in confusion.

Connor remained calm, giving a soft cough. "Miss Davis, your friend is calling you!"

Though they were just one step away from success, they couldn’t afford to let the plan be exposed. Rachel was stunned!

They were so close, but at the last second, this guy had swooped in and ruined everything. Damn it!

Ella slowly came to her senses, glancing around in surprise. "Huh, how did I end up here?"

Connor smiled faintly. "Miss Davis, you mentioned feeling a bit tired earlier, so we brought you to this VIP lounge to rest."

Given the size of the mansion and the number of guests, Grace and James had naturally prepared several guest rooms for relaxation.

"Oh, that makes sense," Ella nodded. "I guess I’ve been a little exhausted lately; I barely remember anything."

"Miss Davis, Mr. Nelson is looking for you," John respectfully reminded her.

Ella nodded, suddenly feeling more alert. "Thank you, Mr. Perez. I’ll head down now. We’ll chat later!"

She flashed a sweet, joyful smile. After all, her beloved man was searching for her across the mansion—how could she not be happy?

Watching Ella’s cheerful figure as she left, Rachel felt both frustrated and relieved that Ella hadn’t suspected anything.

"My apologies, Miss White. It didn’t work..." Connor shrugged with a helpless smile.

Rachel frowned, glancing around the lounge. "Come with me," she said, leading the way into the guest room. Connor followed her in, closing the door behind them.

The guest room was elegantly decorated, and the bed looked incredibly soft. Rachel sat down, lowering her voice, "Mr. Perez, maybe we can find another opportunity. What do you think?"

Connor nodded, smiling lightly. "Though I have to admit, my mental energy is a bit drained. I only just arrived from Y Country yesterday and could use some rest."

"Of course! You should rest, Mr. Perez," Rachel said softly.

Connor smiled faintly. "Would you stay and keep me company?"

Rachel’s face flushed instantly. She shook her head shyly. "Mr. Perez, you’re teasing me again."

Just then, Connor’s phone rang with a melody so enchanting that even the usually cautious Rachel was momentarily mesmerized. The music was so entrancing that it reminded her of Eric, so tender and sweet that it felt like stepping into a dream.

Rachel’s eyes slowly became unfocused.

...

Ella descended the stairs and saw Eric leaning casually against the back door, his eyebrow raised slightly, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"There’s a performance outside. Want to go check it out?" he asked.

Ella shook her head. Having just been under hypnosis, she felt a bit weary again after relaxing in Eric’s presence.

She walked over to the couch she had been sitting on earlier and sank into it. Eric, uninterested in the performance outside, sat beside her, letting her rest her head on his shoulder.

Ella leaned into him, closing her eyes, and quickly drifted off to sleep.

Most of the guests had gone outside to watch the show—after all, a popular young diva was performing. Although some of the men looked down on celebrities, there were still plenty of prominent figures who had married stars.

As Eric watched Ella’s slightly tired face, a sharp glint appeared in his eyes. His lips curled into a cold smile, but he remained patient. He knew it wouldn’t be long before the real drama unfolded.