Chapter 28

Ella heard Ava's flirty voice, and it made her blood boil. Here she was,Arthur's wife, stuck in the bathroom because of the mistress. What a great joke!

And to top it off, the shameless mistress outside had the nerve to call her a rogue.

Ella glanced at Arthur, who was casually washing up next to her, her face flushed with anger. "I helped you out, now you help me get rid of her!"

"You're really something else," Arthur whispered mockingly in her ear.

"Fair trade!" Ella's clothes were drenched, and she awkwardly turned her head away.

"Fair trade, indeed!" Arthur echoed, then called out to Ava, "I'm naked,you should leave!"

"You're so annoying!" Ava giggled and scampered off.

Ella shivered, her face twisted in sarcasm. They'd done the most intimate things, but now they were worried about being seen naked by each other?Seriously?

She opened the bathroom door. "Go check if she's really gone."

Arthur gave her a knowing look, then peeked into the hallway. "All clear,you can come out now."

"Thanks for today. But about Alan..."

"You're looking for Alan?" Arthur's face darkened instantly.

"I..." Ella stammered, unable to explain.

Clearing her throat, she said, "I'm not really open about sex. This ends here."

She turned to leave, but Arthur grabbed her arm. "It's not up to you.I know your scent. You'll be with me for the next few days!"

His tone was revolting.

Ella felt humiliated. "Don't push it!"

"I'm curious, what do you look like?"

"I am very ugly!" she snapped.

Arthur's lips curled in amusement. "But I like your body!"

"Bastard!" Ella cursed and bolted out of there.

Arthur savored the word. "Not bad."

He looked at the broken door and picked up his phone, but Alan didn't answer.Where the hell was he?

Arthur's face darkened as he gripped the phone. "He better stay away from Ella, or else..."

In the sprawling estate, every room looked the same. Ella was lost,soaking wet, and dripping water. If someone found her like this, it would definitely start some nasty rumors.

She didn't want any scandals before the divorce. Just as she was about to ask for directions, she turned and saw Ava.

"It's really you! You ugly woman, how dare you seduce Arthur," Ava spat.her face twisted with rage.

She lunged forward and grabbed Ella's arm, her eyes filled with venom."You bitch. let's see what you look like!"

Ella quickly grabbed Ava's hand. "I have nothing to do with Arthur!"

"Nothing to do with him? Then why were you in his room?" Ava sneered.

Ella couldn't believe it. She, Arthur's wife, was being accused of cheating with her own husband by his mistress.

She lost her patience and shoved Ava away. "Listen, there's nothing going on. Don't provoke me!"

"Bitch, stay away from Arthur. or I'll ruin your reputation and leave you with nothing!" Ava threatened.

Hearing Ava's angry voice behind her, Ella didn't stop. She felt like she had a lump of cotton in her chest, making her feel all kinds of uncomfortable.

She just wanted to get out of there, so she picked up the pace and eventually broke into a run.

She ran and ran, and by some miracle, she found her way back to her room.

"What happened to you?" Lily asked, looking at Ella, who was soaked and disheveled. "Didn't I ask you to find some clothes? How did you end up like this?"

"I..." "These marks on your body!" Lily pulled open Ella's clothes and saw the red marks on her chest, her eyes widening. "Which jerk did this to you? I'Il go get revenge right now!"

She rolled up her sleeves,ready to storm out.

Ella grabbed her wrist. "It's nothing, just mosquito bites!"

"I'm not a three-year-old. Spill it."

Ella bit her lip, too ashamed to speak. After all, she didn't want to admit she had sex with Arthur.

Lily's eyes lit up as she thought of something. "Did Arthur recognize you?"

Ella shook her head. "No!"

"Did you sleep with some handsome guy?" Lily gave her a thumbs up. "Nice, nice,you're finally making progress!"

She patted Ella's shoulder. "That's how a woman should be. Men can mess around, and so can women. Have sex with a few more guys, and you'Il see, different men have different charms!"

Ella awkwardly smiled and looked towards the bathroom. "How's Alan?”

"Don't mention it, he's like a pig!" Lily urged, "Whatever happened,change your clothes first. We still have a party to attend later."

"Okay!"

Just as Ella was about to change, there was a knock on the door.

Ella and Lily exchanged a glance.

Lily nervously spoke. "Could it be a handsome guy looking for you?"

"No way!" Ella rolled her eyes and then opened the door. "Why is it you?"

"Where's Alan?" Arthur's voice was cold.

He pushed the door open, his sharp eyes scanning the room. When he saw Alan in the bathroom, a mocking smile appeared on his lips.

"Are you trying to bribe the judges?"

"Don't talk nonsense!" Lily stepped forward, hands on her hips."We rely on our strength, not underhanded methods! You're here just in time to take him away. This guy got drunk and collapsed at our door, and we kindly took him in!"

"Kindly took him in!" Arthur spoke playfully. "And you two took him into the bathroom?"

"You're no better than him, get lost! Scumbags should be locked together!"

Lily got angrier as she spoke, walking into the bathroom and trying to drag Alan out.

But with limited strength, she couldn't move him, so she kicked him in frustration.

Arthur's mouth twitched, then he walked in, grabbed Alan's leg, and started to drag him out.

As a result, Alan's head hit the door frame, and it sounded painful.

Alan was in a deep sleep and didn't even wake up.

Ella's face wrinkled, hoping he wouldn't get a concussion and come after

them for compensation.

She wore sunglasses and a mask, making it hard to see her expression,but Arthur noticed her gaze was fixed on Alan.

As they passed each other, he stopped and looked at Ella coldly."Feeling sorry for him?"

His light words inexplicably made her shiver.

Ella,with a strong survival instinct, shook her head. "Not at all! Just worried he might get a concussion and we'd be responsible!"

"Really?" Arthur sneered and left, dragging Alan by the leg.