The atmosphere became tense, like a drawn sword, and the butler swallowed hard. "Sir, it was Lenn who brought Miss back just now!"
After saying that, the butler retreated under the piercing gaze of Sabrina Anderson.
Dalton Grant stood frozen in place, finally noticing that Ella was dressed in men's clothing.
Without needing to say more, he already knew who the owner of those clothes was.
"Why were you with Lenn if you didn't come to the engagement party? Do you even have any shame left?"
Ella raised an eyebrow. "What do you think my relationship with Lenn is, for him to let me wear his clothes?"
At this, Sabrina Anderson could no longer hold her tongue and stepped forward. "Ella, just recently you settled things with the Anderson family's young master, and now you're getting involved with Lennox again. Where do you think that leaves your father's reputation?"
Ella Grant's gaze shifted to Sabrina Anderson. "My mom has been dead for a long time. I can be with whoever I want, and I don't need you, an outsider, telling me what to do!"
Sabrina's face flushed red and pale as she was taken aback. "Ella ..."
Seeing her bristle like a porcupine, Dalton Grant's anger boiled over. "How dare you speak to your mother like that? You have no manners at all! I can't believe I raised you! I'd be better off raising a dog! You're not even worth that!"
Ella couldn't help but laugh in disbelief. Was this really her father? How could someone be so shameless?
"Eighteen years! It was my mom who struggled to make a living in this small town! You never sent a single penny, not even a phone call!"
"While you were off having fun with the woman in front of you, my mom had to work two jobs because of your reckless behavior to support me!"
"Have you ever taken on the responsibility of being a father for even a day?"
"I'd rather have a dog as a father than you!"
Dalton clenched his jaw, his fingers trembling with rage. "You ungrateful daughter! Get out of my sight! Now!"
Ella smirked. "Kick me out? Fine! I'll just call Uncle Lennox."