Chapter 296 - 296: Another Bee (1/2)

”The two of you. You are fired!”

The two guards didn't expect to lose their jobs because of this incident. They begged Diana and asked her to give them a second chance but she was firm with her decision.

Mistake or not, she didn't care. Diana fired them not because she totally believed Sandy's story but because she knew how Erick was so mad and upset with the two guards.

She wanted to impress him and showed the others that she was the boss here. After fixing the situation, Diana's socialite friends called her. They waited for several minutes.

Diana invited Erick's team and Elle's team to go inside the villa and come with her. Everyone entered Mondragon's Villa. Others were amazed to see the surroundings inside. It looked like a combination of a resort and a hacienda.

There were pools, golf course, ranch, and a mini forest. The mansion was located in the heart of the villa. It took them a ten-minute drive to reach the house. If you are inside you wouldn't think that it was located in the city but in the countryside instead.

You would feel very refreshed seeing the vast green area, flower gardens, and tall trees. No wonder, Senator Alex Mondragon's advocacy focused on environmental protection.

Diana and her circle of friends were planning to do horseback riding today that's why her friends were there with her. She asked them to go first while she would entertain Erick's team and the reporters.

”Please sit down first. I will call Dad and inform him that you are here.” Diana said to them.

Diana excused herself to them.

”Unfortunately, April and Rose didn't come with us today. I am sure they will be happy to see this place. So wonderful!” June commented.

”Yeah, the scenery is so beautiful.” Bryan agreed with him.

Meanwhile Josh and Sandy were peering the enormous house. They couldn't help but admire the interior design wherein they felt like they were in a medieval period.

On the other hand, Erick's attention was fixed to the lady sitting beside him. He held her arm, checking if she was hurt or got some bruises after the guard dragged her a while ago.

Erick was still enraged every time he would remember that scene.

”Chief Lee… what are you doing?” Elle said awkwardly as she watched Erick checking her arm.

Erick heaved a sigh of relief when he made sure that she was not hurt. He ignored her question as he rubbed her arm.

Elle didn't know whether to cry or laugh. Erick's overprotectiveness was to the highest level.

”Chief Lee… this is so awkward. Can you stop doing that?” Elle said to him in a low voice.

Erick complied as he heard that.

”Are you sure you're just fine?” Erick asked her worriedly.

”Yeah. Thank you. I really appreciate your action.”

'If you didn't interfere then I might have beat that guard already.' Elle wanted to add but she just kept it in her mind.

”You don't have to thank me. It's my responsibility to protect you.” Erick said in a very serious tone.

When Sandy saw Erick and Elle sitting together, she immediately sat down in between them, pushing Erick aside. The two were startled by Sandy's sudden action.

'This girl really knows when to ruin the moment.' Elle sighed helplessly at that thought.

After a while, Diana went back.

”Sorry to keep you waiting. Dad is still in an important meeting. It will take time before he can go home.” Diana informed them.

”Miss Aliyah and Miss Sandy, I think you can go back next time. Don't worry I will personally set the schedule for your interview with my Dad.” Diana reassured them.

”Okay, Miss Diana. We understand.” Sandy replied to her. She was a little bit disappointed. After that trouble a while ago, in the end, they couldn't do the interview with Senator Mondragon.

Then Diana turned to Erick.

”Chief Lee, you and your team can wait for Dad. I will accompany you for a while until he comes back. You can also share with me the updates of my father's case.” Diana said to him with a charming smile on her face.

Elle frowned after hearing that.

'Wait, something is not right here. She wants us to leave but let Erick's team stay. What a biased treatment?'