Chapter 209

"Anyway, from now on, I won't meddle in your affairs anymore. Whether you can win over Ella is up to you," Leon said, unwilling to bother him any further. He then turned and walked away. Ethan was completely stunned. Leon was seriously backing out of this. Leon had always been someone who refused to admit defeat. For him to suddenly step away from the matter could only mean one thing—Ella had completely outmaneuvered him, leaving him no choice but to bow out. Leon wasn't an ordinary man. Back in his prime, he was a dominant figure who commanded respect and fear. He had always been bold and decisive, tackling challenges head-on. For there to be something he couldn't resolve was almost unheard of. But today, it was clear that this situation was beyond him. "Mr. Langley Senior, dinner is ready. Why don't you stay and join us?" Freya chimed in, watching as the prospect of Ella and Ethan's engagement seemed to fade. She was secretly thrilled and took this opportunity to curry favor wi