Chapter 11
Chapter 11:
The Roberts family’s investigation, it seemed, had been woefully lacking in accuracy.
As the evening unfolded, Bella’s discontent simmered beneath her composed facade. She leaned forward, her expression one of feigned sincerity. “Yelena, you should eat more. I’m sure you’ve rarely had the chance to enjoy such fine dishes before. Please, don’t hold back p>
Donna’s gaze softened even further at Bella’s words, interpreting them as a reminder of the hardships Yelena might have endured over the years. Her determination to make amends only deepened. Without a second thought, she added more food to Yelena’s plate.
Bella’s grip on her fork tightened, her unease growing with each passing moment.
Suddenly, Bella’s face lit with feigned concern. “Yelena, I heard you didn’t finish high school? Have you thought about going back to complete your studies p>
The Roberts family, nouveau riche and inexperienced in nurturing potential, had placed little importance on Yelena’s education. They had mistaken her quiet demeanor for disinterest and allowed her to navigate her studies independently.
In reality, Yelena had completed her coursework on her own terms and decided that formal schooling no longer served her ambitions.
Yet, most people assumed she had dropped out due to academic failure. Yelena saw no need to correct this misconception; it didn’t matter to her.
Bella, however, found the attention Yelena received intolerable.
Until now, she had been the Harris family’s cherished daughter, the focus of their pride.
Yelena’s unexpected return had upended that dynamic, and Bella could feel her carefully curated position slipping away.
C𝓉𝑟𝓎 𝒽𝒾𝑒𝑟 𝒶t g𝓪l𝑛ovєls.𝓬○𝓶
Callum broke the silence, his tone gentle and supportive. “Yelena, it’s completely up to you. If you’d like to continue your studies, I’ll help you find a school that suits you p>
The Harris family had always prized intellectual achievement, but Callum’s joy at having Yelena back outweighed any concern about societal expectations. He didn’t want her to feel pressured by them. He respected her boundaries unconditionally.
Bella, however, wasn’t ready to let the matter drop. She leaned forward, her voice adopting a note of supposed regret. “Dad, education is crucial. Having qualifications opens doors and makes it easier to find a good job. And Yelena is still young, just like me. It would be such a shame to waste these precious years p>
Donna nodded thoughtfully, clearly considering Bella’s words. “That’s true. Yelena, we should arrange for you to attend a reputable school. Bella, isn’t Kheley University, the one you go to, quite prestigious? Perhaps that would be a good fit for Yelena as well p>
Bella froze, momentarily stunned.
Was Donna out of her mind?
Kheley University wasn’t just any institution—it was the pinnacle of academic excellence. Admission was fiercely competitive, reserved for those with impeccable credentials.
Even Bella, who had always been among the top students, had secured her place only through her stellar exam scores.