Chapter 404

Frederick had never harbored any dissatisfaction with Ella. Despite all the rumors circulating outside, he held no prejudice against her. He didn't think she was unintelligent either. In his mind, no child was truly "dull". He firmly believed that anyone could achieve anything if they were willing to learn and put in the effort. So, when he mentioned handing the company over to Ella, he wasn't joking. Rebecca, who had been in the kitchen watching the chef prepare lunch, quickly glanced over at Frederick's words. Seeing his calm expression, she realized he was completely serious. To him, it seemed like a natural and reasonable decision. But she couldn't understand why so many Jones family members favored Ella. Why? What was so special about her? Ella was foolish, clumsy, disfigured, and utterly unremarkable. What kind of spell had she cast to make the men of the Jones family fall in her favor one by one? Winston, who had just come downstairs, overheard Frederick's suggestion. Des