Chapter 316

Oscar was quite skilled at flattering women. "Ella, I bought a gift for you but haven't had a chance to give it to you. I'll have someone deliver it tomorrow. Be good." He was willing to invest a little more to get the bidding document. "Okay," Ella responded softly. Then, she lowered her head, looking demure, yet her eyes were filled with cold mockery. "Damn it! Where did he get the audacity? Where did he get the confidence?" she thought. If it weren't for the need to cover her tracks and better protect Carter and Corey, she would want to kick Oscar to another planet. "Ella, I still have something to take care of. You go ahead and wait for my gift tomorrow." He looked at her with satisfaction, pleased with her reaction. He thought he had everything under control. He left after finishing as he had an appointment with someone else. Ella watched him leave, silently letting out a few breaths to ease her discomfort. Once calm, she started walking forward but stopped when she encoun