CHAPTER 772: JKSDBVJKWDB

"In a few days, you will also receive a legal notice from my lawyer. Mr. Sean, you won’t be able to escape your defamation charges! Honey, I’ve said everything I needed to. Let’s go!" Ella coldly withdrew her gaze and calmly faced the cameras.

Everyone was utterly shocked, feeling as if they were witnessing something surreal.

The Imperial Crown Club was indeed a property of the Carter Group, and later, Ella mentioned that all the surveillance cameras at the club were mysteriously malfunctioning on the night of the incident.

However, a few days later, a hacker made a deal with Ella, leaking a video that exposed the truth...

Everything seemed to hint at Sean’s cunning schemes!

People were astonished, and Julia and Sean were quickly surrounded by reporters, desperately trying to explain themselves. But many began to question Sean’s motives, and what had once been a joyous party suddenly collapsed under the weight of the scandal.

Eric shot a provocative glance at Mason, whose expression had darkened, before linking arms with Ella and casually walking away.

Mason’s face was extremely grim!

He had invested a billion dollars into Carter Group just to oppose Eric, and yet, before he could even make his move, Ella’s actions had ruined everything!

Ella and Chloe hadn’t pursued the Imperial Crown Club’s responsibility earlier, but now, at such a critical moment...

Mason shuddered, staring intently at Ella’s retreating figure, realizing that she had become even more elusive and unfathomable.

That girl, Ella, sure had a heavy mind!

She had purposely held back, waiting for Sean to strike first, so she could counterattack later!

In one move, she turned the tables and shattered Carter Group’s plans!

With her teaming up with Eric, Mason suddenly felt uneasy. If things continued this way... he was certain to lose to them.

It seems... he needed to come up with a plan!

A cold, sharp light flashed in Mason’s eyes!

Bella noticed Mason staring at Ella’s back and let out an unhappy huff, angrily squeezing his arm.

Mason winced in pain and gave Bella a cold look.

"Are you out of your mind?" he snapped, clearly displeased. Bella was, after all, the mayor’s daughter, yet how could she be so petty?

It seemed like she wouldn’t be his companion for much longer.

"Hmph, you keep staring at her, Mason! She’s not interested in you. No matter how much you stare, you’re never going to get her!" Bella muttered under her breath with a gloating smile.

She couldn’t have Eric, and Mason couldn’t have Ella—it was only fair!

Mason’s face darkened, but he quickly composed himself as some guests began to leave, noticing that more reporters were flooding into the hall.

This party was truly a disaster!

Sean was absolutely furious that night!

Although, having already been enraged twice before, he had built up some resilience. Still, once home, he was livid over what Ella and Charles had said.

"They dared to send me a legal notice? Fine! We’ll hire the best lawyers. We have to win these lawsuits!" Sean fumed, panting in anger.

Julia patted his back with a serious expression. "Don’t be angry; it’s not worth harming your health over this! The Carter Group is facing so much negative press right now. Luckily, Mr. Scott invested a billion dollars in us... it will help ease the crisis for now. Mr. Scott is quite talented. Tomorrow, talk to him and see if there’s a way to counter them before the trial even starts!"

Julia’s words were met with agreement from Leah and others.

Frank nodded eagerly. "Mom’s right, Dad. Can you think of any other ways to deal with them? Mr. Scott is so smart, he’s bound to come up with some great ideas."

Leah pursed her lips, never forgetting the vicious slaps she had received from Mason!

To this day, no one from the Carter Group even knew that Mason had hit her.

Mason, shrewd? If he were truly that sharp, he wouldn’t have been outsmarted by Eric, and caught in bed with Bella!

Sean finally calmed down a little.

"Alright, I’ll talk to him tomorrow. That punk Eric can’t be underestimated!"

Sean attributed all of the backlash to Eric. He was convinced that without Eric, Ella wouldn’t have gotten her hands on the hacker’s video. There was no way Ella could have come up with the plan to turn the tables on them tonight without his help!

Evelyn, slightly worried, wasn’t as naive as she seemed. She could tell Ella was not just a pretty face—her commanding presence revealed she had a sharp mind too. But Evelyn couldn’t intervene; as a woman, she didn’t wield as much influence as Leah did.

...

At the beach that night...

The cool sea breeze swept over them as Ella wrapped a jacket around herself, gazing at the white-capped waves. Her head rested against Eric’s chest, the two sitting quietly on the sand.

This moment was pure bliss.

"Feeling satisfied tonight? That old fox Sean tried to scheme against you, but it was hopeless!" Eric chuckled. They had come up with a plan over dinner, and called Charles to have him bring Chloe along.

When Chloe arrived and saw Mason with Bella, she witnessed his unfaithfulness with her own eyes. It was the only way for her to let go of the toxic feelings she still harbored for him. Hanging on to a man like that was pure self-torture.

"Of course I’m satisfied. As long as I have you by my side, I’m happy no matter where we are." Ella smiled, her eyes filled with affection and warmth, her heart overflowing with sweetness.

Eric kissed her cheek. "They’re probably going to strike back soon. We need to stay alert."

Ella nodded. Mason wouldn’t let this go easily. He’d been played, and now that his partnership with the Carter Group had barely begun, she had already thrown a wrench into their plans in front of everyone.

"Oh, by the way... tomorrow, I’m going to visit Grandma Carter and my mom. Would you like to come with me?" Ella asked softly.