The Genius Ex-Wife’s Revenge Portfolio novel Chapter 334

Ella quickly tucked her hands into her sleeves, still tingling from the cold after playing in the snow.

“Ella, I—” Luke started. He came back carrying a pair of fluffy gloves. He rushed to buy them for her, worried about her freezing hands. But when he returned, he saw David already standing next to Ella. The two of them were under the same black umbrella, close enough that it made Luke hesitate.

A flicker of disappointment crossed Luke’s face. He realized he was too late, and the gloves in his hands suddenly felt unnecessary.

He walked over, trying to sound casual. “Mr. Harmon, what brings you here?”

Luke was a Harvard grad too, but compared to David, he always felt a little outshined.

The rest of their friends gathered around, curiosity all over their faces. “Mr. Harmon, you said you weren’t coming. What changed your mind?”

David glanced at them, his voice low and calm. “I’m here for work. Thought I’d drop by and see everyone.”

Ella’s eyes met his, searching his face. He was in Seacore City for business? Was it really just a coincidence?

“Since you’re here, you have to stay and hang out,” someone insisted, grinning.

David looked at Ella again, then nodded. “Alright.”

Everyone cheered up at that. Someone suggested, “Let’s get beef stew tonight.”

“Beef stew and snow are the best combo.”

“And Mr. Harmon’s buying, of course.”

Whenever David was around, he always ended up picking up the tab. He didn’t seem to mind. “Sure.”

They all headed to a hot pot restaurant and grabbed the coziest spot by the window. A few of the girls pulled Ella over. “Ella, sit with us.”

David glanced across the table at Ella. She was sitting with the girls. The heat brought a rosy flush to her cheeks, and her lips looked bright and red.

Luke couldn’t help staring at her. “Ella, do you really like spicy food?”

She nodded. “Yeah. I love it.”

David’s brows knit together for a second. He clearly remembered she’s not into spicy food before.

When did that change?

Everyone turned their attention to Ella. “So, Ella, what have you been up to since graduation?” someone asked.

They were all genuinely curious. Ella had always been the genius among them, but as far as anyone knew, she didn’t have a job these days.