Ella bit her bottom lips and shook her head slightly, "I-It's fine… I am sorry for making a mess of myself…" As she spoke, she squeezed some more teardrops.
'Clang' A hand slammed against the coffee table, startling everyone.
"Girl, if you have something to say, say it! If you act like a pushover, people will treat you like one!" Old Master King, who had been silent up until this point, finally spoke up.
Chairman Caine gave his friend a side-eyed look that screamed—'Oh who said they were here just for the drama without having any intentions of getting involved in it?'
Ella froze. She did not really think he would speak up for her.
Rubbing her nose, Ella turned to the man, "Thank you, this kind Grandpa…" she bowed to him.
Chairman Caine straightened up, expecting her to thank him for his presence too.
But Ella looked past him.
Chairman Caine's old face fell. Hey, hey, little girl, I was here to support you too!
On the other hand, Ella cut to the chase—
