Chapter 26

In business, there was no reason to turn down money when it comes your way.

Ella pushed through the crowd and walked up to Arthur. "How much of a deposit can you give?"

"Here you go!"

Arthur handed over a check without a second thought.

Ella glanced at it. That was a lot of money! He was really generous when it came to making a wedding dress for his lover.

Ella gritted her teeth. "Thanks! Don't worry, I'll design a.wedding dress that both of you will love!"

Her voice, unexpectedly low, had a hinit of anger.

Arthur frowned, recalling the recent "What's wrong?" sound.

A playful glint flashed in his eyes."I wonder what ideas you have? Care to share them first?"

'Damn, what's there to say?

Ella suppressed her anger. "We need to discuss it in detail! Let's talk first!"She deliberately lowered her voice.

Arthur smirked. "Ms. Worry-Free, you're quite famous in the industry.Why are you dressed like this?"

"Because I like it!"

Ella,hiding behind her sunglasses, rolled her eyes without hesitation.

"Unique!"

Arthur took a step forward, closing the distance between them.

The sudden movement startled Ella, and she instinctively stepped back.

But as soon as she moved. Arthur grabbed her waist. "Is it you?"

"No.you've got the wrong person!"

Even through her clothing,she could still feel the heat of his hand.

In a panic. Ella forgot to disguise her voice. After speaking,she realized it was a mistake.

Everything happened too quickly.

Ava came to her senses and pulled Arthur's arm. "What are you doing?"

"Yeah! What are you doing? Don't touch her. You are so impolite." Lily,like a cat with its fur standing on end, walked over and shielded Ella.

Arthur rubbed his fingers, recalling the touch. He raised an eyebrow. "It was an accident. I was worried Ms. Worry-Free might fall, so I helped her!"

"No need!"

Lily glanced at the check and pulled Ella back into the crowd.

Arthur's peripheral vision followed Ella closely. Seeing her hide behind someone, he looked away. "Director! There's a banquet tonight.right?"

"Yes! We're hosting a small banquet to welcome you and to pre-celebrate the rising popularity of our live broadcast!"

"Great!"

Arthur headed upstairs.

Alan, still drunk, greeted the celebrities with a smile and followed Arthur.

"Can't do anything about him. He has billions of dollars in business every day. but he insists on checking up on me!" Ava looked troubled.

Jessa,ever her loyal sycophant, chimed in, "That's a sweet trouble! Oh,

please, I really want to handle it for you!"

"We want it too!"

Everyone chimed in, surrounding Ava.

Ella felt a pang of bitterness, but looking at the check in her hand, she kissed it. "Let's go! We'll buy a house and a car when we get back!"

"Okay!" Lily gave a thumbs up. "I admire you!"

"Oh come on, stop teasing me!"

Ella said softly, "I've thought it through. Not making money is foolish!Make as much as I can from that scumbag Arthur!"

"Yes, let's go prepare for tonight's banquet!"

Although it was a small banquet, apart from celebrities, there were fashion designers.

It was inevitable to compete in beauty and talent.

Ella and Lily had long been prepared. Opening the suitcase, each outfit was unique, showcasing Worry-Free Studio's strength.

Considering Arthur was also going to the banquet, Lily was worried because Arthur knew Ella well-they had been pretty intimate. "What should we do? Are you going to disguise yourself again?"

"Of course not! He's just a scumbag! Not worth my effort!"

Ella took out a dress and held it up in front of the mirror. "How about this dress?"

"It's beautiful! You're simply a princess!"

Lily knelt on one knee and extended her right hand. "My dear, marry me."

The two burst into bell-like laughter.

At the door, Alan, with weak legs. walked while holding onto the wall.

Hearing the familiar laughter, he stopped and pressed his ear to the door.

This laughter sounded so familiar.

Unable to recall, he shook his head. "No, my head is dizzy. I need to go back to sleep!"

Muttering, he tried to head back to his room.

But after two steps, he stumbled and fell to the ground.

Ella heard the sound near the door and opened it only to see the scene before her.

A man had fallen to the ground, looking very disheveled.

Recalling their last meeting, she stepped forward and grabbed Alan's arm."If you can't handle much alcohol, just drink less! This time you tripped on

flat ground; next time, you might end up rolling down the stairs!"

"Ella?"

'Damn.'

The event was abrupt, and once again, she forgot to lower her voice. "No, I don't know you!"

"You are Ella! Did you get the photos?" Alan chuckled. "I sent the photos."

"You have the wrong person!"

Drunkards are the worst.'

Ella wanted to turn and leave, but Alan directly reached out and pulled off her mask. "Look, it's Ella. I'm drunk, not stupid...!"

Before he could finish, his mouth was tightly covered, and then Ella and Lily dragged him into the room.

They closed the door.

Ella approached mnenacingly. "Why do you talk so much?"

"Yes! A talkative drunk!" Lily put her hands on her hips.

The two looked down at Alan lying on the ground.

"You're not planning to kill me, are you?" Alan retreated repeatedly.

"What do you think?" Ella's lips curled into a sinister smile.

"Wait!"

Alan's face changed, and he quickly ran into the bathroom and started vomiting.

With the stench spreading. Ella and Lily looked disgusted.

After a while. Alan fet better. "I can't believe you all despise me!"

He staggered to his feet, accidentally hitting the shower switch.

Instantly,Alan was drenched.

"This water is so warm! No. I'm sleepy; I need to sleep!" Before he finished speaking, he fell asleep.

In the blink of an eye, he started snoring.

Lily and Ella looked at each other.

"Is he a pig? How can he sleep like this!" Lilywalked over and kicked him unceremoniously.

Alan slept like a log, not waking up at all.

"What should we do!" Lily, dissatisfied, kicked him again. "Such a troublemaker!"

"Alright, he didn't do it on purpose!" Ella thought for a moment. "Tll go check the way. If no one is around, we'll send him back!"

"Okay!"

They made a decision. Lily stayed in the room watching Alan, while Ella.fully covered, quietly headed to Alan's room.

She had a map on her phone and knew the location of Alan's room.

Her heart pounded as she walked cautiously. Just as she reached the floor,

she saw a door ajar.

Peeking through the crack. she saw Alan's suitcase lying on the ground.

She was delighted. "Perfect. I'll get him a change of clothes!"

Muttering, she pushed the door open and was stunned by the scene inside.