Chapter 909 - After the event at Kiani familys villa (2) (2/2)

Everyone knew that Norman called Ellie an outsider but seeing that Ellie didn't lose her smile in the slightest, Lisa only frowned and didn't say anything. Ellie is not a family member but calling her out as an outsider is a rude thing to do.

”Where is Lily?”, Norman asked Mr. Cavadini.

Mr. Cavadini paused. ”Lily… has some issues and is not comfortable sitting.” He didn't want to say that last hour doctor they called to their home was pulling cactus thorns out of her buttocks and she is aching.

As expected, during dinner, Norman mostly ignored Ellie and focused on entertaining Mr. Cavadini, not forgetting to bring up Lily as a topic often. Few times that Norman addressed Ellie, his words were laced with unfriendly and unkind remarks.

Ellie took everything on with a smile while displaying a perfect picture of a young girl who either does not understand that Norman is not pleased to have her at that table, or is not retaliating because she respects elders.

Whenever Jasper wanted to react, Ellie held his hand under the table or nudged him with her leg as a reminder not to get involved.

Lisa was watching the show with interest.

As much as Ellie was smiling while emitting perfect tranquility, inside her the storm was brewing. She was internally chanting that all this is just a preparation for Monday. The more Norman sees her as a harmless girl, the better show it will be.

But it was exhausting. Only in the car she exhaled in relief and cursed few times to let out some steam.

”What was that about?”, Jasper asked and glanced at Ellie who finally dropped her mask of ignorance.

”Remember? I asked if you trust me.”

”Yes. But I didn't know that you will not give a single counter for my father's jabs at you. And you stopped me from saying anything.”

”Hmm…”, Ellie hummed in confirmation. ”It's not time yet.”

”I assume you have some plan.”

Ellie smiled. ”Your assumption is correct. Be patient just a bit longer and you will see how this will end. Or do you want me to tell you right now and spoil the surprise?”

”Surprise?”, Jasper mused. ”I can wait a bit longer.”

Jasper wants to know what Ellie's next steps are, but he can see that she is pleased with the outcome so far, so he decided to wait. He said that he will not push it, and be patient, and he will honor that.

Ellie saw where Jasper is driving and frowned slightly. ”Can we go to my villa?”

”Is there something wrong with my place?”

”When Mr. Cavadini tells his daughter that I joined you for dinner, I'm afraid that Lily might show up. And I don't have enough mental energy to deal with her now.”

”OK.” Jasper doesn't care where they go, as long as they are together. ”But let's make a quick stop so I get few things. Change of clothes mostly.”

”Is something wrong with the clothes I gave you?”

”Nothing wrong, but I got an understanding that these garments are more than what I can afford with my income.”, Jasper said sarcastically. The words of that woman asking if his business is doing well because he can afford two sets of clothes from EY are still fresh in his mind. He does not dare to ask how much it actually costs.

Ellie laughed and explained: ”What people see on the catwalk, and that includes the pieces you are wearing, are samples to spark interest and show general direction of my designs for the season. EY makes money by creating custom unique outfits. And what is unique is not only design, but the fabric itself. So yeah… I charge a lot.”

Ellie saw that Jasper is nervously glancing at his clothes and quickly added: ”But don't think that I am at a loss. I made these for you and having THE handsome CEO Kiani wear EY is… priceless.”

”I am touched.”, Jasper pulled Ellie's hand to his lips and kissed back of her palm. ”My girlfriend is brilliant. But I will keep these for fancy occasions and go and grab few plain t-shirts and sweatpants. Also, I don't want to ask Brian for toiletries again. You got your stuff in my closet, it's only fair that I claim some space for myself in yours.”

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