After all, the scandal involving Brandon and Hannah at that party was consensual, not a case of rape, so the school authorities won’t pursue it too much.
However, she never expected Brandon to shamelessly become her art teacher!
While high school art isn’t foundational, it can be immensely beneficial for students aspiring to be designers.
Although Brandon’s character is questionable, his drawing skills are top-notch, and he’s won several awards at a young age.
He’s also good at playing the piano, but he prefers painting. Perhaps it’s his nature; he loves painting things and women he adores.
Ella vividly remembers that after marrying Brandon in her past life, he would make her pose as a model every few days, making her believe he loved her.
Moreover, he would even paint intimate scenes of men and women, capturing such depth that a glance could evoke desire!
Such a man is indeed remarkable, but no matter how talented, Ella is confident that in this life, she won’t fall for that scoundrel again!
The two friends were chatting endlessly when Charles arrived, and Ella noticed that Mason had also come along.
After the incident on the dream cruise, Mason and Charles became friends, which surprised Ella when she heard it from Chloe. And now, Mason was standing in front of her.
"Miss Davis, long time no see!" Mason said with a smile, sitting down naturally with Charles.
Ella nodded slightly at him, "Charles, your forehead..."
Charles smiled gently, a reassuring smile. The wound on his forehead had almost healed, but the scar remained.
"It’s fine, isn’t it better now?"
Ella smiled uncomfortably. If it weren’t for her, Charles wouldn’t have been beaten up. Luckily, his life wasn’t in danger; otherwise, she could never forgive herself.
"Ella, you’re so biased. Mr. Carter took a beating to save you, and I wasn’t spared either. Eric punched me a few times, and my head still hurts!" Mason said, squinting at her, his gaze drawn to her serene and captivating face.
"You saved me too? I don’t remember at all," Ella frowned. She had no recollection of Mason’s presence that night.
Mason snorted, "Of course, you don’t remember. You were out of it when I arrived! You almost kissed me!"
What a shameless Mason.
Ella’s face reddened. If that were true... did she take advantage of Mason? Even though many women would willingly give themselves to such a handsome man.
But she really didn’t want to have any connection with Mason!
"Thank you, Mr. Scott. Without you all, I might have faced danger," Ella said sincerely.
Mason’s mischievous eyebrow raised, "If you want to thank me, treat me to dinner."
Ella didn’t refuse and nodded graciously, "Let’s see if Mr. Scott is free tomorrow night. You can pick the place, and I’ll thank you and Charles together!"
"Oh, Ella, you’re so ungrateful. Are you forgetting about me?" Chloe exclaimed.
How could she miss any chance to get close to Mason?
"Alright, I’ll treat you too!" Ella laughed, understanding Chloe’s intentions clearly.
But Mason’s background was too complicated, and she didn’t see a bright future for this romance. Moreover, it seemed Mason didn’t have feelings for Chloe.
Mason was about to say something when his assistant approached and whispered in his ear. His expression changed slightly, and he immediately stood up.
"Ms. Davis, Miss Carter, Mr. Carter, I have to leave now. Ella, I’ll remember this dinner. Goodbye!" He elongated the last word suggestively, his tone laden with tenderness, making Ella almost spit out her drink in surprise.
Mason cast a deep look at Ella, his eyes filled with turbulent emotions and complex feelings, as if trying to imprint her cold, beautiful face in his mind.
He finally turned and walked briskly toward Eric, leaving early because his assistant had just received a call from Country W about a major incident at the family estate, requiring his immediate return.
"Hey, Ella, it looks like that guy has a thing for you. You already have Eric, so let me have him!" Chloe, ever observant, couldn’t miss the look Mason gave Ella. She held Ella’s hand and shook it playfully.
Ella’s face darkened, and she quickly clarified her stance, "Chloe, don’t talk nonsense! How could he have feelings for me? Even if he did, I wouldn’t accept him because..."
"Because you’re already in love with Eric!" Chloe interjected cheerfully, but seeing the sorrow on Charles’ face, she immediately felt guilty and lowered her voice, "Sorry, Charles, I didn’t mean to hurt you."
Charles smiled gently, "Chloe, don’t worry. I’ve come to terms with it. Even though I like Ella, I respect her choice."
Ella blushed, feeling awkward with Chloe’s candidness in front of her. Meanwhile, someone was watching Ella from a distance.
Henry squinted coldly. The recent socializing had left him irritable. He wasn’t good at mingling, so such events always bothered him.
Grace, understanding her son’s shortcomings, had tried her best to make him more sociable and outgoing since he was born. Despite her efforts, his personality remained unchanged. Seeing he was at his limit, she allowed him to step aside.
Sitting in a quiet corner, Henry’s gaze fell on Ella. If he remembered correctly, it was just a moment ago that Eric was protecting that woman. No, to be precise, she was a girl.
Ella looked at most nineteen. Despite her elegant, mature, and calm demeanor, her youthful appearance couldn’t hide her age.
Eric rarely took the initiative to protect a woman, so this girl must be very important to him. Or perhaps, she was his lover?
Henry was startled by his own thoughts. Since gaining control over his wealth, he had someone secretly monitoring Eric’s every move. However, last Monday, his men lost track of Eric.
Being cautious, Henry told his men to stop following Eric because Eric had noticed the surveillance and wouldn’t let it go easily.
The girl sitting not far away might not be the most beautiful in the room, but she was definitely the most captivating!