CHAPTER 19

At five o'clock in the afternoon, Ella got dressed for dinner with James. She chose the mulberry lace sheath dress by Adrianna Papell. It has softly pleated cap sleeves and an alluring back cut-out. Its neckline is square so she will look modest. And her long hair is loose so that the cut-out on the back is not noticeable. She paired it with a black Jimmy Choo Lace pump. She applied a little make-up so that she wouldn't look ugly next to James. But even though he was even better than Damian, she still wanted Damian. Carrying the silver pouch, she went downstairs. She smiled at James. "You look splendid, Ella." James intentionally raised his voice because he knew Damian was just nearby and listening to them. "I'm really making an effort because I don't want to look sluggish when you're with me. Why is it that your cousins are so handsome, tsk tsk." She did not scold the man when he took her hand and kissed him as if he were an avid lover. "You know, the luck of your future girlfri