Reborn Heiress: Taking Back What Is Rightfully Hers!
Chapter 303: Masterful Tactics

Chapter 303: Masterful Tactics

"Uncle, you should really rest. Once you’re feeling better, we can chat more," Ella said softly, as Eric gently wiped away her tears with a handkerchief.

Lila glanced at Ella and remarked, "What a good child. I never expected that our Bobby... really is fortunate!"

Bobby, filled with relief, let go of Ella’s hand. "Dean would be happy to know as well."

Lila’s expression darkened at this, "That would be your cousin. We haven’t heard from him in months. We don’t have cell phones, and when we try calling, his phone is always off."

Ella’s heart sank, and she instinctively looked at Eric.

Eric reassured her in a low voice, "Don’t worry. I’ve already arranged for someone to find him."

Ella nodded, though she couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling she had about her cousin, someone she had never met.

He was, after all, Uncle’s only son...

"I have to find my cousin quickly. Eric, I’m counting on you!" Ella whispered, still worried that someone from the Carter Group might find out.

Eric nodded, his eyes filled with confidence, which made Ella feel a little more at ease.

After all, it was a family reunion, so it was natural for Ella to feel a bit emotional. She chatted with her aunt for a while, but when she noticed how exhausted Bobby looked, she decided to say her goodbyes.

Eric rearranged the security setup to ensure the safety of Bobby and his wife. Ella asked him to drive to Chloe’s house, where she had the servant deliver a gift to her.

Chloe had been browsing the school forum, reading the most trending post at the time—Rachel was caught cheating with someone else’s husband, and the comments were full of insults. Chloe couldn’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction when she saw it.

Rachel is clearly a bad woman!

Even though she knew Ella was on vacation, Chloe had mixed feelings. She knew she was wrong, but didn’t know how to apologize.

When the servant handed her the gift from Ella, Chloe’s tears began to flow instantly.

She cradled the large bag of snacks. Ella always remembered that her favorite treats were dried plums and macadamia nuts, so this time, the snacks were mostly those. The rest were various local specialties from Silver Creek Valley, and seeing them brought Chloe to tears, lifting her spirits.

She immediately called Ella.

"Ella..." Chloe barely managed to say two words before bursting into tears, choking up as she struggled to find the right words.

On the other end, Ella laughed lightheartedly, as if nothing had happened.

"What’s wrong? Haha, are you crying because you’re touched? Just go ahead and eat your snacks! I bought so many local treats, but remember, don’t give any of the small ones to Nathan. He’s too young to eat them," Ella fussed in a motherly tone.

"I know, Ella... Thank you, and I’m so sorry... Please forgive me. I—"

"What are you even talking about? What happened? I’ve already forgotten!"

Chloe couldn’t help but smile through her tears. "Ella, how about we go shopping for clothes this Sunday? Fall is coming!"

"Sounds good! It’s a date!" Ella replied with a laugh, and after a few more words with Chloe, she hung up the phone, feeling much better. Chloe wasn’t entirely hopeless after all—at least they had made up.

...

In the VIP ward on the sixth floor, a faint floral fragrance lingered in the air. Julia was carefully feeding Sean spoonfuls of porridge. After swallowing a mouthful, Sean asked in a calm voice, "Any news from that brat, Ella?"

Julia shook her head gently, her tone soft and soothing. "You’re still recovering. Why worry about such trivial matters?"

The thought of what happened that day filled Sean with anger. The frustration had been building up inside him, a constant reminder of his greatest humiliation. Even some of the nurses who came to check on him gave him strange looks.

"Ah! It’s all my fault. If I hadn’t agreed to that plan, the Carter Group wouldn’t be in this mess," Sean sighed heavily, his face clouded with worry.

Julia’s smile remained as calm as ever. "I’ve told you, money and power are just material things. Why fret over them? Leave it to the kids to handle."

Sean smiled bitterly. Deep down, he was unwilling to let it go.

After all, an elder being outsmarted by a younger generation, and in such a humiliating way, was a bitter pill to swallow! Now, the whole world knew him as a shameless old man who had stooped to using a ploy to falsely accuse his own granddaughter.

"Believe me, dear, karma will come for the wicked. Let’s just sit back and watch," Julia said calmly, with a graceful air of confidence.

Sean nodded, "All these years, you’ve always been so composed. I knew I was right about you back then. No wonder I’ve cherished you all these years."

Julia’s eyes softened with a smile as she continued feeding him, and the two of them fell into casual conversation until there was a knock on the door.

"Grandpa, I came to see you!" Leah walked in, carrying a basket of fruit and smiling brightly.

"Leah, you’re here!" Julia smiled warmly at her, lovingly stroking Leah’s face. "Look at you, you’ve lost weight again."

Leah bit her lip and sat down on the couch, looking at Sean apologetically. "Grandpa, I’m sorry. If it weren’t for that terrible idea I had, you wouldn’t be in this situation."

Sean had privately resented Leah at first, but he had come to terms with the fact that he had agreed to the plan, so it wasn’t entirely her fault.

A cold glint flashed in Sean’s eyes. "It’s not your fault. It’s that vicious girl’s doing—she’s the one who’s heartless."

Julia nodded in agreement and gently took Leah’s hand. "Don’t dwell on these things anymore. Focus on your career."

Leah gave a graceful smile, but at that moment, Julia’s phone buzzed. After a few reassuring words, she stepped into the quiet hallway to take the call.

The hallway was peaceful, as expected in the VIP area, where only a few patients were admitted.

"Madam... Eric has arranged for too many people. We can’t make a move right now," a voice on the other end of the line reported.

Julia’s eyes narrowed sharply. "Why can’t you? Can’t you distract them?"

"Madam, they’re on the seventh floor, and there are four bodyguards, plus some plainclothes security. It’s too risky to take action."

Julia’s face darkened. She hadn’t expected Bobby to be so lucky!

She thought about the current situation with the Carter Group, then about Eric’s methods, and sighed softly. If this continued, it would only cost her more than she could afford.

What good is money if you don’t have your life?

With Eric already growing suspicious, it was becoming harder to make a move. After some contemplation, Julia finally decided to give up, resigning herself to live out her days peacefully.

"Forget it, the action is cancelled," Julia said, ending the call.

She had also received word earlier that Mason had run into trouble at Treading Immortal Mountain. Even Mason couldn’t handle Eric...

Eric’s strength and meticulous planning were truly formidable.