Reborn Heiress: Taking Back What Is Rightfully Hers!-Chapter 36: Unexpected Guests!

Ella exuded an aura of sharp authority, her cold smile carrying a queenly air, creating a strong sense of pressure on Lily.

Lily had intended to belittle Ella to curry favor with Hannah.

She hadn’t expected Ella to stand her ground. Ella’s words were so logical that there was no way to refute them.

"Come on, sis, don’t be angry. Lily is just being silly. I’m really happy you came with me!" Hannah quickly grabbed Ella, who was about to leave, and kept giving Lily meaningful looks.

If Ella left, their plan would be ruined.

"I’m sorry... I must have misunderstood, Ella. Please don’t be angry," Lily quickly apologized, knowing that if Ella left, she would certainly offend Hannah.

Ella’s lips curled into a slight smile. "Alright, I’ll forgive you this time since you’re so obedient."

Lily breathed a sigh of relief, but secretly she was delighted. This bitch staying meant her downfall was imminent.

"Brandon, come sit over here!" Hannah pulled Brandon to sit next to her.

Ella sat back down. Though some of the girls still looked at her with displeasure, none dared to say anything more.

Ethan, however, came over to chat with Ella, who responded coldly, making him leave in frustration.

Lily pulled Hannah aside and whispered, "I’ve got everything ready. When we serve the juice later..."

Hannah’s lips curved into a sinister smile. "Good. Make sure everything goes perfectly! Make Ethan’s dose stronger."

Hannah wants Ella to be raped hard and violated thoroughly! What if Ethan’s glass of juice had been more potent and Ella would have endured an intensely painful sexual encounter!

"I understand," Lily chuckled softly.

"I’ll give you a hundred thousand dollars once it’s done," Hannah whispered. The room was too noisy for anyone to overhear their conversation.

Lily went to the kitchen to prepare the juice, taking several helpers with her.

Just ten minutes later, there was a knock on the door.

Lily had sent her parents away to carry out this plan.

Ella was the first to stand up, her expression calm. "I’ll see who it is."

As Ella left, one of the girls murmured, "Isn’t everyone here? Could it be Lily’s parents coming back?"

Hannah’s face turned pale at the thought.

Could there be outsiders?

Brandon, surrounded by a group of admiring girls, felt a surge of vanity. No matter where he was, he was always the star.

But the next moment, Ella’s voice rang out, "Chloe, Charles! I didn’t expect you to come too. So Chloe, you’re cousins with one of the classmates here!"

Hannah’s face froze as she coldly stared outside.

Sure enough, Ella walked back in with Chloe and Charles.

One of the girls stood up, joyfully exclaiming, "Cousin!"

Chloe greeted her cousin, then cast a smug glance at Hannah.

Hannah had a bad feeling about this.

Though Ella and Chloe were good friends, it didn’t necessarily mean they would see through tonight’s plot.

The moment Charles appeared, he captured the attention of all the girls.

"Isn’t that the heir of Carter Group from the newspapers?"

"Oh my god, he’s so handsome, and his smile is so approachable!"

"That’s Charles, Chloe’s brother. He just returned from studying abroad in Country W, and I heard he had no scandals overseas!"

"Charles is definitely husband material!"

The girls chattered excitedly, instantly overshadowing Brandon, who had been the center of attention.

In terms of looks, talent, and family background, Charles was undoubtedly superior.

Naturally, the girls were drawn to the best, and Charles stole all the spotlight from Brandon.

Charles sat next to Ella, and the three of them chatted and laughed together.

The other girls, too shy to approach Charles, could only watch from a distance.

Brandon sat awkwardly, watching Ella’s radiant, genuine smile. It stung.

Why had she never smiled so genuinely at him?

Why did someone like Charles, who was similar to him in many ways, get her favor?

Charles might have a better family background, but why was Ella so superficial?

Brandon’s heart was filled with unwillingness and anger, yet he kept a smiling facade.

At this moment, Lily and a few girls brought out the juice.

Seeing the sudden appearance of Charles and Chloe, Lily was stunned. Charles’s tall and elegant figure made her heart race.

"Lily, get my sister a glass of apple juice. She loves apple juice," Hannah suddenly called out. Lily snapped back to reality, smiled sweetly at Charles, and handed a glass of apple juice to Ella.

Ella took it calmly. "Thank you."

Lily, who had been sharp with Ella earlier, now smiled gently. "This must be Miss Chloe, and this is...?"

"This is my brother, Charles. I’m sure you’ve seen him in the newspapers! He’s the future heir of Carter Group!" Chloe said proudly.

Lily blushed. Today must be her lucky day. Not only was Brandon here, but now Charles had also arrived!

On her birthday, with both Brandon and Charles present, she started fantasizing that they might have feelings for her.

"Hi, I’m Lily, a friend of Hannah and Ella. Nice to meet you!" Lily said with a blush.

Charles nodded kindly. Lily, feeling shy, handed him a glass of apple juice, then distributed juice to the other classmates.

Chloe glanced at Ethan and walked over. "Ethan, come with me for a moment."

Ethan looked at Chloe curiously. He didn’t recall ever offending Miss Chloe.

Ever the flirt, he lazily stood up. "Alright, beautiful. Do you have a secret to share with me?"

The two of them walked out to the balcony, one after the other.

Ella saw that Hannah and Brandon were deep in conversation, paying no attention to what was happening.

She leaned in and whispered something to Charles, who smiled and nodded.

Just then, Brandon approached, greeted Charles, and sat next to Ella.

Feeling disgusted, Ella quickly smiled at Charles. "Charles, I’m not comfortable sitting in the middle. Can we switch seats?"

Charles smiled slightly, stood up, and switched seats with Ella.

Seeing this, Brandon’s heart sank deeply. He couldn’t understand why Ella always showed such disdain towards him.