The Genius Ex-Wife’s Revenge Portfolio novel Chapter 38

“Ah!”

Jessa’s scream made David hit the brakes hard. The Rolls-Royce came to a sudden stop.

Jessa was breathing fast, clutching her chest, still shaken. “David, why were you driving so fast?”

David’s expression was cold and distant. He glanced up and saw the Lamborghini he had nearly caught slip away, disappearing into the night.

He pressed his lips together. “Are you alright?”

Jessa nodded quickly. “I’m fine.”

She took a shaky breath. “I can’t believe Ella got Atlas interested. Did you see her on the dance floor tonight? The way she was moving... She grew up in the country and quit school at sixteen, and all she’s learned is how to get men’s attention. She’s really just throwing herself away, no self-respect at all.”

David’s eyes turned icy. In his mind, he could still see Ella swaying on the dance floor, every move inviting. Jessa wasn’t wrong—Ella definitely knew how to draw a man in.

Even Atlas, who never looked twice at anyone, was hooked.

“David, did you and Ella get divorced today?”

“Not yet.”

Jessa blinked in surprise. “Why not? I thought you two were settling it today.”

She had been sure it was over.

David let out a slow breath. “Grandma really likes Ella. For her health, we’re putting the divorce on hold.”

Grandma Chelsea was getting involved?

Jessa knew Grandma Chelsea wasn’t a fan of hers. The old lady had always adored Ella, and everyone knew she was Ella’s biggest supporter.

About thirty minutes later, the Rolls-Royce rolled onto the lawn of the Harmon family estate. David got out and headed straight for the living room. Ella was nowhere to be seen.

He felt his irritation spike. She was still out, coming home later than him.

With the distance from the club, Atlas should have dropped her off by now—unless she was out with him somewhere else.

David pulled out his phone and dialed her number.

It rang just once before Ella picked up.

“Why aren’t you home yet?” David demanded, his voice cold.

Ella’s voice came through, clear and calm. “Mr. Harmon, are you losing your memory? I told you I’m not coming back to the estate.”

He gritted his teeth. “What am I supposed to tell Grandma when she doesn’t see you? Ella, come home right now. Why do you always want to stay out so late? Who is it you’re so eager to see…”