Reborn Heiress: Taking Back What Is Rightfully Hers!
Chapter 95: Invitation

Chapter 95: Invitation

"Take two days to think it over. I hope you won’t turn me down." Eric chuckled softly as he walked to the side and turned on the speaker, letting gentle music flow through the room.

He came over and picked up Ella, carrying her to the large floor-to-ceiling window. Together, they looked out at the ocean, now tinged red by the morning sun.

"Watch the sea with me," Eric said with a smile, gently kissing Ella’s stunned face.

Ella was completely dumbfounded. She couldn’t understand why Eric was in such a rush to marry her. Was there some hidden agenda?

She had to admit, she loved Eric too, but her past wounds made it hard for her to trust men easily.

Eric gently intertwined his fingers with hers. Ella leaned against his shoulder, watching the shimmering sea, the soaring seagulls, listening to the beautiful music, and the sound of the waves crashing against the rocks outside the window...

Everything was perfect.

At noon, Eric finally took Ella to leave. Avery and others were waiting on the second floor. After Ella and Eric had gone up to the fourth floor, Avery had inquired with some of the staff.

Eventually, she learned from her informant that it was Eric, not William, who had been with Ella last night!

At the crucial moment, Eric had intervened, staying with Ella in the room all night!

Now, seeing them leave together, Avery was so angry she could hardly breathe.

"Eric, wait for me!" Avery couldn’t help but chase after them, but Eric, holding Ella close, didn’t pause for a second!

Avery’s face flushed with anger, she glared resentfully at Ella’s back, quickening her pace to block Eric’s path.

Eric raised an eyebrow, looking at Avery coldly. He was in a great mood, having won the body of his beloved and becoming the largest shareholder of the Dream Cruise.

But Avery was spoiling the moment. She thought she was important to him, but she was just a nuisance.

"Eric, why are you ignoring me? I admit I was wrong before. I apologize to Miss Davis. Eric, please don’t ignore me," Avery pleaded softly, her eyes sparkling with hope.

"Get lost!" Eric snapped, his eyes filled with undisguised disdain. "I’ve never been interested in you, so stop making me sick!"

Without a hint of courtesy, Eric walked away with Ella, not giving Avery any face. After an overnight investigation, he had uncovered the truth behind last night’s plot, all orchestrated by Avery!

Why was William so interested in Ella? It was because of Avery’s recommendation.

And the ticket Charles had? It was indeed from a friend, but that friend was secretly commissioned by Avery!

All the evidence pointed to Avery. How could Eric possibly remain courteous?

Avery stood there, stunned, glaring at their retreating figures with a mix of despair and anger, her nails digging into her palms.

Emma and Hannah caught up to her, their eyes also filled with complicated emotions.

"Sis, let it go. He’s so disrespectful to you. Why should we bother with him?" Emma sighed, feeling indignant for her sister.

Hannah bit her lip, a wave of resentment surging in her heart.

Why does Ella always escape her plans? Why does she always have protectors?

Whether it was Charles, Brandon, or Eric!

Hannah’s eyes were filled with a mad hatred. She wanted to devour Ella whole, her murderous intent so intense that even Emma, standing beside her, felt a shiver of fear.

"By the way..." Suddenly, Eric turned back, his usual arrogance evident. "Next Friday evening, there’s the fifth anniversary event for the Elite Horizon Club. I hope all three of you can attend. I’ll send you invitations."

After saying this indifferently, Eric walked away with Ella.

Avery’s eyes lit up, as if she had seen a new glimmer of hope.

"Emma, Hannah, see... he still has feelings for me, right? Once he’s tired of Ella, I will be the one by his side!" Avery said excitedly.

Hannah frowned, "But, I feel something is off... he seemed to really dislike us just now!"

Avery smoothed her hair, letting out a cold laugh, "That’s just my charm. It’s why he suddenly wants to invite us."

Hannah opened her mouth to say something, but Emma interjected with a smile, "Sister’s right. We look just as good as Ella. Why should she get all the benefits? Of course, he needs a backup!"

Though still feeling uneasy, Hannah remained silent, unable to pinpoint exactly what was wrong.

The Elite Horizon Club, owned by the Nelson Group, had been thriving for five years. The club catered to the upper echelons of society, and Avery and her friends, being daughters of wealthy families, were indeed qualified to attend.

Once in the car, Ella blinked, her delicate face breaking into a smile. "Did you set this up, waiting for them to fall into your trap?"

Eric leaned in, giving her a quick kiss before buckling her seatbelt. "What do you think? They tried to frame you. Letting that slide isn’t my style."

Ella was silent for a moment, her gaze icy. "Hannah and Avery want to see me ruined, thinking you’d abandon me so they’d have a chance. I felt something was wrong when I saw them on the ship. I didn’t expect they’d have someone drug me!"

Eric nodded, his eyes dark with anger. "I found out it wasn’t the bartender who drugged you, but one of his subordinates who slipped it into your drink."

Ella frowned, realizing she needed to be more cautious around women like Hannah and Avery in public.

"Don’t worry, I’ll take care of those people." Eric’s lips curled into a cruel smile as he started the car, driving away from the waterfront.

Eric dropped Ella off in front of her villa, gently unbuckling her seatbelt, his body pressing closer to hers.

His warm breath enveloped her, and Ella’s eyes grew hazy, her cheeks flushing a deep, luxurious red.

"I’ll miss you, Ella... Visit me at my office sometime. Let’s see how it feels... there."

His seductive voice made Ella’s face turn even redder.