"Of course my daughter is smart. Ella is my pride and joy now!" Robert said with a smile, not showing any anger from the recent incident.
Hannah gave a faint smile and glanced at Brandon, only to catch him gazing at Ella with deep affection. Her heart skipped a beat. She had a feeling Brandon genuinely liked Ella.
Ella, however, didn’t notice Brandon’s gaze. She simply smiled lightly and took out her phone, starting to play with it.
"Daddy, don’t you like anymore?" Kevin pouted and squeezed next to Robert upon hearing his words.
Robert’s smile widened, "Of course, I love you too. You are all my children, and I care deeply about each one of you."
Ella smirked inwardly. If it weren’t for her sharpness after being reborn, her fate would have been tragic.
Grandma Davis nodded in satisfaction, her eyes filled with joy as she looked at Ella. "This child’s a smooth talker. I like her!"
"Thank you for the complint, Grandma. Dad, Mom, I have sothing urgent to attend to, so I’ll be leaving now."
Ella stood up and smiled shyly.
Hannah couldn’t help but ask, "Sis, is what Avery said true? Are you really with Mr. Nelson?"
"It’s not confird yet. We’re just... friends," Ella said, winking and smiling nonchalantly.
Robert bead, "Friends or not, it’s great. The Nelson family is not easy to get close to. I’m very happy Mr. Nelson is interested in you, Ella!"
"Yes, whether it works out or not, it’s an honor for our Davis family," Brianna added with a smile. "Ella, you should put in a good effort!"
"I will. I’m off to my date now. Goodbye, everyone!" Ella waved and jogged out.
Brandon stared blankly at Ella’s retreating figure. Eric? That god-like, handso, and almost unreal man was no ordinary rival.
And Ella loved him!
Brandon’s heart was filled with a strong sense of dissatisfaction and pain. Brianna’s light cough brought him back. "Brandon, how has Kevin’s piano learning been going?"
Brandon smiled slightly, "Kevin is talented, but he’s a bit impatient and loves to play. He will improve with ti."
Robert grumbled, "I don’t see the point of a boy learning the piano. He needs to prepare to join the business world with . Learning piano is useless!"
Brianna imdiately countered, "Husband, how can learning piano be useless? Young people with multiple talents are admired by everyone. Whether Kevin goes into business or politics, being well-rounded is always beneficial."
"Mom is right. It’s good to learn more things," Hannah agreed with a smile.
Grandma Davis snorted and gave Hannah a cold look. "Having multiple talents is good, but character is most important."
If soone like Hannah, who gave a $300 jade bracelet but claid it was worth $50,000, went into business, she would have no credibility. Who would want to cooperate with Davis Group?
"Grandma is right," Hannah said awkwardly, feeling uneasy but not daring to ask further.
Robert went outside to take a call, and Brandon headed to the restroom. Seeing this, Hannah quietly followed him.
When Brandon ca out of the restroom, Hannah intercepted him.
Brianna and the others were in the living room and couldn’t see them at all.
"Brandon, have you really fallen for that bitch?" Hannah seethed with anger, furious that Ella’s receipt had caused Grandma Davis to favor her instead.
"Hannah, what are you talking about?" Brandon frowned, displeased by Hannah’s harsh language. She had always been gentle and elegant; why was she speaking so crudely now?
"Hmph, you won’t admit it? I saw the look in your eyes. You like Ella, don’t you?" Hannah spat out. Though she had no intention of being with Brandon, he was still her boyfriend.
The thought that Brandon, whom she hadn’t even dumped yet, might be falling for Ella was unbearable.
"Hannah, stop being unreasonable. How could I love her? It was you and Auntie who asked to seduce her. If I didn’t act genuine, how could I capture my prey?" Brandon lowered his voice, irritated.
Hannah scoffed, her eyes filled with disdain. "I think you just can’t bear to hurt her, can you? You haven’t even tried your best, and now she’s about to fall into Eric’s arms!"
"Hannah, why are you in such a rush? She ntioned hosting a party in a few days. Just wait and see. I’ll confess to her then, and it will work for sure!" Brandon spoke with confidence. He was handso and talented; how could Ella not like him?
"Really?" Hannah looked at Brandon in surprise. "But didn’t she say she was going on a date with Eric?"
"Didn’t you hear her say they were just friends? Eric would never be interested in a woman like Ella," Brandon sneered, hoping to appease Hannah by belittling Ella.
"Hmph, right. How could that bitch ever catch Mr. Nelson’s eye?"
Hannah felt smug, thinking Brandon’s words were spot-on.
"Keep your composure, Hannah. Don’t call her a bitch. Maintain your dignity," Brandon corrected her, annoyed.
Hannah rolled her eyes. "What? Calling her a bitch bothers you?"
"That’s not what I an. As a lady of high status, you should always maintain your composure, no matter the situation. Don’t act like you did at the coming-of-age party..."
"What, you felt sorry for her because I hit her? Brandon, don’t lie to . You clearly have feelings for that bitch. Don’t think I don’t know!"
Hannah’s eyes were filled with jealousy. She had noticed Brandon’s gentle and fervent looks at Ella, as if they were deeply in love.
In contrast, the passion between Brandon and Hannah had faded over the years from intense to indifferent.
"Fine, you’re right about everything, and I’m wrong," Brandon said, not wanting to argue further, and began walking away.
Hannah, unwilling to let him go, grabbed his hand and shrieked, "Brandon! Are you annoyed with ? Do you... do you hate ?"
As he turned to leave, she caught the flash of loathing in his eyes.
It struck her like a bolt of lightning. How could the man who once loved her now show such disdain?
Brandon, frustrated beyond asure, looked at Hannah’s crazed eyes patiently. "Hannah, you’re overthinking. How could I hate you? I have sothing to tell you. On the day of her party, I will confess to her. I’m telling you this in advance so you won’t misunderstand."
Hannah panted, staring intently into Brandon’s eyes. "Tell you love !"
Brandon despised this entanglent but masked his loathing with a gentle smile. "My little princess, I love you. Are you jealous?"
Hannah’s tension eased, and she slowly cald down.
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