Reborn Heiress: Taking Back What Is Rightfully Hers!
Chapter 524: So Embarrassing!

Chapter 524: So Embarrassing!

John and the others disembarked from the helicopter. Seeing Logan groaning in pain on the ground, John gave him a heavy kick—scum like him deserved no mercy.

The gunshot Ella had fired, combined with the helicopter’s arrival, had woken little Elias. He sat up, rubbing his sleepy eyes, only to realize that there were two wads of paper stuffed in his ears.

"Mama!"

Elias called out. He hopped off his seat and ran outside. The moment he spotted Eric, he let out an excited squeal. "Daddy! You came to pick us up?"

Eric turned around, placed a kiss on Ella’s forehead, then scooped Elias up into his arms. "Yes, son, I’m here to take you and Mommy home."

Elias beamed with joy, immediately launching into a nonstop chatter about everything that had happened over the past few days.

Ella sat quietly to the side as John ordered his men to drag Logan away. Then, they brought over water and food.

Both Ella and Elias gulped down an entire bottle of mineral water before their thirst was finally quenched.

Eric’s heart ached as he looked at Ella. Her lips were dry and cracked, even bleeding in some spots. She seemed far more exhausted than before. But at least her clothes were intact and clean, which meant she hadn’t suffered too much mistreatment.

Even so, Eric was consumed with guilt and pain. If he hadn’t been so powerless, Ella wouldn’t have had to go through all of this.

"I’m sorry, honey. I should’ve taken better care of you."

Ella smiled faintly. "It’s over now, isn’t it? You’re not a god—you can’t possibly predict everything."

The fact that he had even managed to find this place was already a miracle. At least she and Elias hadn’t died of thirst on this forsaken island.

Eric briefly explained what had happened on the research island.

Aside from Carrie, everyone else had been tranquilized, so there was no need to worry about Scott hurting her.

But Ella was no longer interested in any of that. She knew that once they returned to Country S, Isaac’s situation would stir up an enormous storm.

After eating and drinking their fill, Ella and Elias finally left the island, heading back to Country W first.

Lucas was already in Country W, waiting for them.

Meanwhile, Eric’s pilot inspected Logan’s helicopter. As expected, the fuel was more than enough to reach Country W.

Logan had been lying all along.

Fifteen minutes later, Eric took his wife and son and left the island for good.

Sitting in the helicopter, Ella looked down at the tiny island beneath them. As they soared higher, it became smaller and smaller until it was nothing more than a black speck in the vast ocean.

It was finally over.

Exhausted, Ella closed her eyes. She was so, so tired. Leaning against Eric’s shoulder, she finally drifted into a deep sleep.

Eric gazed at her weary face, his heart aching. He leaned in and pressed a gentle kiss to her cheek.

"Daddy! Why are you kissing Mommy in front of everyone? Uncle John and the others are watching. So embarrassing!"

Elias giggled mischievously.

Eric chuckled, then kissed his son’s forehead as well. Holding onto Elias’s tiny hand with one hand and Ella’s with the other, his eyes grew misty once more.

The sunlight pierced through the clouds as the helicopter cut through the sky, carrying their family toward a place where no more storms would reach them...

Back to Lucas’s home in Country W.

Ella and Elias slept for an entire day and night before finally recovering.

Little Dorian had also come to Country W, and Luke took him out to eat every day.

Dorian was absolutely delighted—not only did he get to enjoy all sorts of delicious food, but he also got to see his beloved mommy and big brother.

The next morning, little Dorian clung to Elias, chattering away. "Brother, where did you go with those big uncles? You were gone for so long!"

Little Elias grinned and said, "I was on an island! There was an old grandpa, lots of uncles, and a really pretty big sister... uh, there were also so many pigeons, a fun maze, and lots of cool toys..."

Hearing this, Ella and Eric subtly breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the kidnapping hadn’t left any psychological trauma on their cheerful, lively son.

Indeed, a child’s education must never be neglected.

Lucas, who had been playing with his two precious grandsons, suddenly brought up the topic of surrogacy.

Ella’s face flushed deep red—she hadn’t expected her father to be so eager. Honestly, having two sons already made her feel content.

But when she saw the anticipation in Lucas’s eyes, she couldn’t bring herself to refuse.

Eric had no objections.

For the next seven days, the family of four indulged in delicious food and relaxation, enjoying the peace after their recent ordeal.

Luke rarely came home, but his love for the twins was obvious. Every time he did return, he would bring loads of snacks and toys for Elias and Dorian.

Aiden, though only Lucas’s nephew, frequently visited as well. Interestingly, the actress he had been involved with seemed to have vanished, but Ella had no interest in meddling in her cousin’s affairs.

Ella handed the USB drive she had brought back to Eric, who then passed the files to David.

News about Isaac quickly made headlines.

Ella also learned about Mason’s current condition. Though he had been brought back to Country W, he had completely lost his sanity. He was either screaming and throwing fits or staring blankly into space with a vacant expression.

Mason’s downfall was well-deserved. The fact that he had been betrayed by Isaac only made it more satisfying for Ella.

Sometimes, watching an enemy destroy themselves was just as satisfying as taking them down personally.

Thinking back to those days, she still felt a lingering fear.

Since their return, Eric hadn’t once blamed her, and she never brought up Aurora again. It had been nothing but a misunderstanding, after all. She wasn’t about to escalate a minor issue into something major, nor turn a major issue into something unreasonable.

Logan had been taken to the hospital, but the moment he was discharged, he was immediately transferred to police custody.

Since Logan was Mason’s accomplice, and Mason had been working for Isaac, a skilled lawyer would have no trouble ensuring that Logan spent decades behind bars.

Carrie, on the other hand, was safely sent back to her hometown. However, Eric had someone keep a record of her family’s address and phone number, just in case she ever wanted to reach out.

To Ella, Carrie had played a crucial role. Without her, escaping the research island wouldn’t have been so easy.

Meanwhile, Isaac’s scandal caused the Scott family’s influence in Country W to plummet. Their stock prices took a nosedive, and it wouldn’t be long before they declared bankruptcy.

With that, the entire situation was finally put to rest. Eric and Lucas used their formidable influence to ensure that everyone involved in the kidnapping was utterly crushed, leaving them with no chance of ever rising again. Their downfall was nothing short of miserable.

That Night

After dinner, Ella received a call from Amelia. They chatted for a bit, and afterward, she took her two sons for a short stroll outside.

Just as they reached the house, they ran into Luke—who was with a young woman.

The girl looked mixed-race, stunningly beautiful. Even the slightest smile from her had an almost enchanting effect.

Little Elias and little Dorian immediately started shouting excitedly as they ran toward them.

"Uncle! This big sister is so pretty!"

"Uncle, did you bring us more snacks?"

Ella walked over as well, her face bright with a warm smile. Luke, clearly a little awkward, quickly made introductions. The two women exchanged a naturally friendly handshake.

The girl seemed to like the twins, playfully kissing them on the cheeks and joking around with them before finally leaving under Luke’s arrangements.

It was obvious from her eyes—large and filled with a soft, affectionate glow—that she liked Luke.

After she left, Luke awkwardly picked up Elias, clearing his throat. "Don’t get the wrong idea. Annie is just my secretary’s cousin."

Ella gave a faint, knowing smile. "There’s nothing to misunderstand. At your age, you should be thinking about relationships. That girl just now seemed nice—well-mannered, charming, and adorable."