about we go home for dinner tonight?"
Oliver turned to look at Ella Grant.
Their eyes met, and the girl's gaze was cold and indifferent, showing no discomfort at being stared at.
Just like when she had stood up to speak for Lenn Perry moments ago.
Determined, focused, and unwavering.
"Interesting," Oliver said, pulling his gaze away from Ella and shifting his attention to a painting the host had just brought in, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.
"I'm going home tonight. I want to meet this Ella Grant."
As soon as the auction ended, Oliver Grant's company called, and without exchanging more than a few words with Isaac Grant, he left.
Isaac was used to this; it didn't surprise him at all. What intrigued him more was Ella Grant.
Who said Ella Grant grew up in a mountain village and lacked education?
Isaac didn't buy it. Someone who could effortlessly discuss the painting style of Mr. Edward was hardly just a simple country girl.
He walked over to Ella Grant, staring intently at her. His gaze was so intense that Elle found it impossible to ignore.
"What are you looking at?" Ella asked, annoyed. She didn't like being scrutinized like that.
Besides, this guy was just her nominal brother.
Noticing the rising tension around Ella, Isaac rubbed his nose awkwardly. Had Ella always had such a fiery temper?
"I mean no harm. I'm just curious—how do you know Edward?" he asked.
Ella casually brushed him off, "I just happened to see him once."
After saying that, Ella Grant's gaze fixed on a spot, ignoring Isaac Grant's reaction as she hurriedly added, "I need to go to the restroom. Wait for me by the door."
By the time Isaac turned around, Ella was already gone.
"My sister is quite something," Isaac mused, stroking his chin. It seemed that life at home would never be dull again.
At that moment, Ella had no idea that Isaac's opinion of her had changed significantly.
Of course, she didn't care. To her, the few brothers she had in name were just that—names. They were far less reliable than Lenn Perry, who had just saved her life.