Chapter 248

Liam watched Oscar slowly make his way toward the door, his eyes narrowing slightly. He knew Ella was the type to make clear distinctions with things. If Oscar hadn't pushed her buttons, she wouldn't have done this to him today. So, there was only one possibility—Oscar either knew about Lola's plan to drug Ella or he had been an accomplice all along. Had Liam been too subtle and low-profile, allowing people like Oscar to bully his woman? It looked like he was going to have to do something about this. Ella noticed him looking at her, and she caught the expression on his face. He looked relaxed, almost content. She paused, a little surprised. Liam had a smile that was... dangerously charming, almost blinding. Why did he have to look so good? But his words—"Well done"—struck a chord with her. For a moment, she felt a small flutter in her heart. These past seven years, she'd had to fight for her company, protect Corey, and avenge her parents. She could never return to the innocent, ca