Daughter-in-law Strikes Harder

“How do you think I look? Do I look outstanding?” Ellen asked her sister who was lying on the bed, and watched how her sister continuously checked her face on the huge mirror over and over again.

“I thought you said it was for the formality, and that you literally do not want to go on this date,” Emma countered immediately, which made Ellen snicker at her younger sister.

She was never the kind to give sarcastic replies to questions in the past, and barely talked back even if she wanted to say things out. But it seemed like associating closely with her elder sister had made things begin to change, that she could now make jokes and laugh loudly if something was funny.

“I am a Miller, Emma. I need to look perfect and extremely beautiful, without acting like I have put too much effort into looking gorgeous too. Everything just has to complement perfectly,” she replied to Emma, and continued to check out her simple but gorgeous dress in the mirror, “I just hope he is not a messed up dude.”

“I am sure that grandpops cannot let you down with the wrong search. And you are absolutely pretty and gorgeous. Just go to the blind date and get yourself a man,” Emma assured her and then chuckled.

“You definitely know that I am not going there to get myself a husband. Even most of the socialite men that I have come across for the past weeks, are mostly looking for something that has to do with this family’s wealth. Getting a real man is hard,” Ellen stated the bitter truth, as she finally buckled the strap of her heels firmly around her ankles.

Ellen’s statement brought Emma to the remembrance of her fling with her ex-boyfriend, but it was just the perk that came with coming from an extremely wealthy family. It was even hard for normal girls with an average family to get true love, how much more they.

“Alright, darling. I’ll be back to give you the details of how this grandpa’s date theme goes,” Ellen blew a kiss to her sister, and stepped out of the room shortly after with great confidence.

Things had probably been much better in the mansion and quiet, with less drama and unnecessary problems from every member of the house. The servants all focused squarely on their jobs, because there could be another impromptu search that would cost them their jobs and peace again.

Their mother was out of the country on a vacation, Dalton and his wife were doing their own things that were not understandable, Eva barely visited the mansion, Hailey was too caught up in her sadness that was related to Dalton and her company’s business, while she was mostly left with Emma in their own spare time. It was just like that.

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The location for the date was really worth every money spent for everything, because of the exquisite taste and perfect look of the venue. It was perfectly made for the two people that were meant to be on the date, and the mood was perfect to set up something romantic for the two.

Ellen made her way into the building after a chauffeur from the mansion had dropped her off, with her heart ticking some kind of nervous bomb into her. It wasn’t even about whom the person that she was going to meet would be, but how the entire date was going to be without any default on her own side.

‘What if the person rejected her at first sight?’

“No, Ellen. You’ve got this. Shit isn’t for you,” she assured herself with barely audible words, as she approached the table where she could sight her blind date from behind.

His manly and built physique from behind was the first thing that caught her eyes even through his shirt, and his black hair that was waxed so perfectly which shone more beautifully by the influence of the lights. Her heels clanking against the floor and her cologne whiff caught his attention, as his head turned to greet her with a smile to at least show his courtesy.

‘Wait. What?’

Ellen took her seat elegantly right in front of him on the empty seat, as her face turned to look at the beautiful man in sight. She had intended to end things with him at most thirty minutes after the date began, but she had a change of mind immediately when she saw the man that was before her. He had almost the perfect look.

His look and outfit looked fantastic, that he didn’t do less or too much, which was similar to how Dalton would dress. His eyes were really pretty to look at and his nose had the perfect bridge, which kind of made Ellen almost get lost as she tried to focus on manner first. He was ahead of her.

“Collin Carson. Nice to meet you,” he introduced himself in a smooth voice, while trying to keep the entire date neutral and natural.

Collin had forgotten all about the date due to everything that had happened, until his assistant had to remind him again that morning about it after his own reminder alarm rang.

He had planned to ditch the entire blind date thing and just pass with it, but there were conditions that if he went, the following and subsequent ones would be cancelled.

‘And there she was. One of the people who hurt his dear friend.’

“Ellen Miller. Nice to meet you too,” she introduced herself, and had this modest look on her face like an innocent pretty elite person. Though she was working on herself and changing, her previous sins had not been wiped away.

There was a moment of awkward silence for both of them, especially Collin, who really didn’t know how to remain calm and collected in that kind of situation. For Ellen, she was trying not to come off as being too forward with things. He finally broke the ice.

“So, what would you like to eat? I think we can select from the menu,” he informed her and proceeded to check what was on the menu, to divert his attention for the moment especially with her. He totally had nothing to say to her knowing what Aria had gone through with her family.

And right in time was the waitress who came in a very dignified manner, to take their orders as perfectly arranged for the setting. While they both waited for their food to arrive, it was time for Ellen to engage in a friendly conversation.

“Did you look forward to this blind date? It was set up by my grandfather and the date was far apart to constantly mind it,” she almost bluffed out but in the most organized manner, to still remain the incredible Ellen Miller that she was.

Notwithstanding, the guy that was before her had the nice gestures and the polite way of acting that she really liked. It was not easy to read his emotions of interest or disinterest, because he just remained still and at the same time responsive.

“If I would be honest, not really. Like you said, the date was too far and there were really so many busy schedules taking time,” his accent almost blew her off her mind, but she was disappointed to know that he really didn’t put mind into the date.

She also did not until it came near, but she had specially picked a dress and heels for it. It made it clear to her that he was not certainly interested in who she was since the meeting was anonymous, but didn’t seem any eager to get along even after he finally realized who she was.

“Have we ever met on a personal note before? Like apart from now?” He engaged again.

“No, I do not think so because I had most of my early life outside this city, and also the socialite and elite circle of people. But I certainly do know Dalton Miller,” he said, trying not to ruin the mood by mentioning the name of the man he detested. Knowing well that they were connected as families, he would really like to trash her ears with venomous words.

“You know my brother?” Ellen asked in eagerness, even with the knowledge that there was no way no one wouldn’t know her brother. It gave her hope that her affluence would probably work the beautiful man out for her.

“Yes, as many people do. We have quite a bond that is not to be handled,” he uttered concisely, and moved backward a bit so that the waiter could drop the serving of nice dishes before him.

The day had been long and he had no time to eat since morning, so he might as well do himself some good with eating. Ellen was still being the cautious queen though.

“Are you his business partner?” She asked again.

“No. We have just met a few times and that is all,” he closed off the talk about he and Dalton immediately, not wanting to reveal further details to his ignorant sister. Aria would definitely have to be included in the discussion, to make the story reasonable and worth talking about.

Collin took quite the time to enjoy the perfectly made steak, while Ellen focused more on drinking wine. Obviously, the man before her was not really interested and deep into her, which was really giving her the insecurity and rising tension of a failed charminess. It had rarely happened with any other men that she had been with or met.

Just right as it seemed that the date was coming to an end, and that there was nothing pretty personal to talk about, Ellen decided to swallow her pride and ask the leading question. The man before her was surely giving her an effect that she didn’t really enjoy.

“So what do you think of this date?” She proceeded.

“I honestly think that it was nice and well planned. No regrets,” he stated honestly, and not the words she wanted to hear exactly which frustrated her even more.

“What about us? Do you think you want to meet again?” Her looks were more sexy as she tilted her neck to the perfect angle.Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

“It was not bad meeting you, and getting to have dinner with you. But, I would honestly like to end this on a proper notice,” he bowed respectfully and stood up. It made Ellen lose herself as she just decided to be plain and straightforward.

“Do you have any other person and that is why you are not interested in this?” She asked with so much classiness.

“Yes, I do. Sorry about that,” he apologized again, and turned to leave immediately. There was nothing more to talk about, and he certainly would not like to be around her anymore.

“That jerk!” Ellen screamed after he left and threw her bag against the floor in fumes and scattered her hair, “How could he be so cold and respectful at the same time?!”