"What?" David's eyes widened. "Are you kidding?"
"No, I am very serious. This is the best way for both of us, for your family, and for your company."
David said. "No. I disagree. Why did you give up so easily, we haven't even fought yet. Let's work together to get through this difficult time, okay?"
"What shall we do?" Ella frowned thoughtfully.
"I will investigate the person behind the rumor..."
Ella cut him off. "For what? Any effect? Things are getting bigger and bigger. Even if you find out who is behind the rumors, this won't stop the public from talking about us. Your reputation will suffer, I don't want that to happen."
David took her hand. "I also don't want to leave you alone. I will face them with you. Do you want our love broken? I do not want to lose you."
David loves Ella, and Ella also loves David, they were about to get together, but now they're going through this bad situation.
The two of them misunderstood too much, and they went through many difficulties and challenges, David did not hope for himself to make them more distant.
Whoever dares to harm Ella's honor, will not forgive them.
Ella smiled bitterly, her face displeased with David's way of thinking. Love cannot think only of itself. She feels guilty that this scandal affects David's reputation. If it weren't for him, she wouldn't be heartbroken.
"Everything will be okay. Believe in our love." David comforted her, his hand tightening around her.
Just when Ella accepted to go with him, overcoming difficulties, David's phone vibrated breaking the silence in their car.
David looked at the screen for a moment and answered the call. "Yes, ma'am..."
"Where are you, hurry home, I need to tell you something."
Hearing the harsh voice of Mrs. Emma, he understood that perhaps his mother had read the news in the newspaper. This is also a good opportunity for him to tell the whole truth to her and his family. After that, David will get married to Ella. The marriage contract will be annulled.
"Yes," David answered and hung up the call.
"Your mother called, didn't she?" Ella was worried while asking.
David nodded silently, he took Ella's left hand, gently taking her whole hand into his palm. "Come with me home. We need to be clear with them."
The car drove in the direction of Villa Anthony. By the time they got home, it was already dark. Mrs. Emma saw her son had returned, she turned her gaze to the woman beside him, her anger suddenly rising.
All family members were present. They sat on the sofa together. The expressions of his grandfather, his father, and his mother were all serious.
David grabbed Ella's hand and they walked into the living room together.
"Why did you bring her home?" Mrs. Emma glared and asked David.
"She's my wife..." Before David could finish speaking, his mother interrupted him.
"Wife? You two are just a fake marriage, so she's just a fake wife. Fake wives are not qualified to enter this house." Mrs. Emma said in a harsh voice.
"I apologize for lying to you. After being in contact with Ella for a while, I realized that I loved her. I hope you guys can accept her. She's a good woman, she's not like the media reports." David's voice was very calm.
"I don't want to know what kind of person she is, but this scandal has seriously affected Anthony Corporation, the stock has dropped. They say the Anthony family doesn't know how to choose a daughter-in-law, they say Ella is a woman greedy for money." Mr. Roy agitated his face darkening.
"No..." Ella said in a weak voice, she stood behind David, not knowing how to explain.
"The newspaper articles are not trustworthy, they haven't contacted her, how can they write about her like that," David told his father.
"My brother is right, mother. Ella is a good woman, she is kind to others." Rika supports David and Ella.
"Even you are on Ella's side? Did she bribe you, didn't she?" Mrs. Emma rolled her eyes at Rika, and she turned to Ella. "You just watch silently as our family quarrels, are you happy?"
"Mother..." David said.
"Shut." Mrs. Emma yelled and continued talking to Ella. "Look, the trouble you've caused. The honor of my son, the honor of our family, and our company have been ruined by you. Are you satisfied? Ever since David brought you here, he's always contradicted me. Want to see our relationship deteriorate? If you are still a self-respecting person, divorce your son immediately and leave this place."
David was shocked to hear his mother's statement. "I will not divorce her. I love her, is that wrong?"
"Love is not wrong, but you choose the right person for you. You are wrong when you love her, a woman who only knows how to have money." Mrs. Emma pointed at Ella.
David wanted to say but Mr. Harry stole the word. "Enough. David and Ella lied to us, it's their fault. But I can see that they love each other, why don't you let them be together?" With this question, he asked Mrs. Emma.
"I gave in the past few days, but now, things are getting more and more over the line, I won't give in." Mrs. Emma said in a determined tone.
Seeing their family members arguing over her, Ella couldn't stand it, she ran out of the villa. David chased after her and took her hand. "You promised me to work together to overcome difficulties, right? Why are you running away?"
"Your mother is right. I caused trouble for your family, causing the company's stock to drop. I feel like a comet that brings only bad luck."
"No." David grabbed her shoulder, interrupting her. "You are wonderful. You are the most amazing woman I have ever met. I don't care about the company's problems, I just want you by my side, okay?"
Ella tried to struggle but his arms tightened and she burst into tears. "Your mother is right, it's all my fault. We should not see each other."
David leaned forward a little, and he grabbed her shoulder, his eyes bloodshot. "We persisted until now, you give up so easily? Have you thought about my feelings?"