Chapter 317

“Ella really likes you. She’s definitely gonna say yes.” “Alright, I’ll give it a shot.” James Bennett pulled out his phone, a bit on edge as he texted Ethan. He only had Ethan's contact info, not Ella’s. The kid was still too young—didn't really know how to delete call or chat histories, and James didn’t want to risk Maria Lewis finding out. The bigger issue? Ella could barely read, so he’d have to send voice messages. What if Maria overheard? Better to play it safe with Ethan, who was way more cautious. Five minutes later, Ethan texted back: Ella was on board and ready to help out. James finally let out a breath. He shot Ethan a message reminding him to take care overseas. Still, he couldn’t quite wrap his head around how a tiny four or five-year-old could be this sharp—or this bold. Jetting off to compete in the U.S. all on her own? He’d wanted to send bodyguards just for peace of mind, but didn’t even dare. The next day, Maria showed up at the office. She probably should’ve come in