Just taking her to a party, he wouldn't agree to divorce Ella no matter what.
The last meeting was for Anthony's family, of course, Maria was invited to attend. But this time the party is for David only, Maria wants to come to ask his opinion. She knew he wouldn't let her come, so she took advantage of Mrs. Emma.
Many eyes fell on Ella, laughing, mocking, pitying. She looked so pitiful like everyone abandoned her.
They know Ella is David's wife but they feel she is not worthy of him. She is just a poor girl, and Maria is a rich girl. Of course, everyone supports Maria and David as a couple.
The light enveloped David and Maria's bodies, and the two of them danced softly, like a prince and princess in a fairy tale. And Ella, who could only stand in a place where the light could not reach, was so small and low.
The world filled with happiness and sweetness belongs to those two. As for her, there is nothing.
She clasped her hands together, lowering her head. Tears welled in her eyes, she could only endure. Everyone is laughing at her, she reminds the spirit that she is not to be pitifully weak, she has to be strong.
The moment her heart fell to the bottom, it was only because of her helplessness. Then a hand appeared in front of her eyes, long sturdy fingers, clearly visible bones.
She slowly raised her head, the two of them, having four eyes looking at each other.
He wore a feather mask, and the corners of his mouth lifted.
Although only half of his charming lower face was revealed, Ella recognized him with just a glance.
His appearance made the whole hall stir, everyone was silent.
"May I ask you to dance?"
Ella stopped crying, smiled, and gently took his hand. At the same time, bring yourself to him.
She followed his steps, twirling to the center of the dance floor, like a butterfly gently flying.
They jumped close to David. His eyebrows furrowed.
Raymon?
David invited Raymon to a charity party but didn't think that Raymon would invite his wife to dance together.
Maria could see the face behind the mask, laughing inside. 'He wants Ella, I hope he does his job well so that I can be by David's side.'
Ella was like a child who received all her frustrations and finally found a shore to lean on. Very touched, but his mouth was speechless. "Why did you come here? Why are you wearing a mask?"
"My styling is a Tuxedo mask. They all appear when the beautiful female warriors are in danger." Raymon gave a sly smile.
"I'm not a beautiful female warrior either."
"Right. The beautiful warrior woman is so weak and weak like you."
Ella is very unhappy. "I'm not weak."
"Then stand up straight, hold your head up, bring all your confidence, and don't let anyone look down on you. Compared to a sad, moody Ella, I prefer a cheerful, ferocious Ella."
"When am I angry?" That's what she said, but she did as he said: straightened her back, lifted her chin, and revealed her brightest smile. He's right, being sad only makes her hurt more, it doesn't make any sense, she doesn't want to be a timid Ella scared, making others pity her.
"Good. Maintain an elegant dance posture." Raymon sometimes cheers her up. "You're not a bad dancer."
Ella took the opportunity to praise herself. "I took dance lessons for six months, that's for sure."
Talking to Raymon, she didn't realize she had forgotten about David, forgot all the suffering.
Although Raymon is immature and often flirts with her, he is also kind, helping her to forget her sadness.
David's eyes were so dark that they could water, Ella's smile in his eyes was so beautiful, so bright. He hoped she was having a good time, but that genuine bright smile had to be for him, not for Raymon.
David mumbled, cursing Raymon in his mouth.
Maria was stepped on one foot by him, her brows furrowed, but for a moment she smiled again like a flower. "You keep looking at Ella, are you afraid that she will be robbed? Let's change dance partners."
"No need!"
Her face filled with goodwill. "Your heart is not at peace, there is no way to jump. I'm not angry, if you have something to say, please tell her clearly, I hope you two don't have any misunderstanding because of me."
Nam Cung Nghieu hesitated for a moment and nodded. He approached Ella, took her hand, then pushed Maria to Raymon, without a sound, completing the dance partner exchange.
Ella looked a bit surprised, looking at Raymon, but he leisurely danced with Mria to another place on the dance floor.
Ella felt awkward in this situation.
"You're still looking at him," David said coldly.
She turned her head. "I'm his dance partner."
"But now you're mine."
Ella sneered. "At the moment you chose Maria, why didn't you think so? You say you love me but when Maria calls, you immediately come to her."
"You know, Maria fell down the stairs. As for her showing up at the party, my mother kept insisting that I bring her."
"And you agree? You are truly a filial son. I'm not angry. You pay attention to her feelings, but you never think, that her appearance makes outsiders look at me, I feel I am pitiful. There is no difference compared to being abandoned by your husband, how do you explain this?"
David had so many words he wanted to say, but he couldn't say a single word, and in the end, he could only say it. "Sorry, you."
Does he have no words to say? Is this an admission?' Ela is so depressed. He doesn't explain, what is she waiting for?
"You rarely go to charity parties, why come here? It's because of Ella, isn't it?" Maria still kept her charming smile and spoke softly.
"Did you notice?"
"Things related to Ella, I am especially interested." Maria bragged in front of him.
But Raymon still smiled. "Thanks for your care."
"Is my last transaction with you still valid? I love David so much, I want to take him back to me."
Raymon smiled, showing even white teeth. "You are so cruel. Honestly, I don't have the heart to harm a cute girl like Ella."
Maria gritted her teeth and asked in a low voice. "Do you not want to have Ella?"
"Besides me, there is no shortage of women. Without this person, there is another. I found Ella unlike the other girls so I was a bit interested."
Maria provokes him. "I heard your stake is the lowest in David's company. If you cooperate with me, I will get you the position of a general manager that David holds."
Raymon thought for a moment. He needs to work more than women. So when he heard Maria's suggestion, he immediately agreed.