Chapter 46
Chapter 46:
Sonya had already crossed paths with Yelena at the mall and even at Esteban’s birthday party. But now here she was again, lingering in a place that was worlds away from her humble beginnings. She wondered if Yelena was trying to weasel her way into a rich guy’s life.
The next time Sonya crossed paths with Yelena, she was determined to uncover the truth behind all this.
Sonya was waiting for Roger to pick her up for dinner, her mind racing. She was studying at the music school at Kheley University, having gained entry with the help of her impressive art portfolio—her academic grades weren’t quite up to par.
Since Sonya’s acceptance into Kheley University, Tatiana had been walking around like she owned the place, bragging to anyone who’d listen about her daughter’s incredible talents.
Yelena arrived home that evening, feeling a strange sense of anticipation. As she stepped through the door, she immediately noticed the gathering in the living room. Her heart skipped a beat when she saw a man standing with his back to her. She didn’t recognize him.
Donna, catching sight of Yelena, grinned from ear to ear. “Yelena! You’re home! Come on over, sweetheart. Your brother’s back from his business trip p>
The man turned to face her, and for a moment, Yelena was taken aback. He was tall, strikingly handsome, with an almost playful smile curling at the corners of his lips. He carried himself with an air of undeniable sophistication, and his resemblance to Callum was unmistakable.
He stepped toward Yelena, extending a hand. “Yelena, it’s a pleasure to finally meet you. I’m your brother, Cayson.” Yelena felt a warm rush in her chest, a deep sense of family stirring within her once more. The bond of family—it was something she had almost forgotten, but now it felt unbreakable.
She smiled, her voice a little shaky as she introduced herself. “I’m Yelena.” The Harris couple had once considered changing her last name, but the complicated legal process made it easier to simply leave it as it was for now.
𝔽𝗂𝗋𝖲𝗍 𝖘𝗍𝗈𝗋𝗒 𝗋𝖾𝗅𝖾𝖺𝗌𝖾 at ⳑ𝖆Ⱡ𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀․ⅽ𝗈𝗆
“Ah, right,” Cayson said, his eyes sparkling with excitement. “I’ve got something for you.” He had been itching to come home the moment he knew Yelena was back. However, work had kept him tied up, and he had to finish a few things before he could rush back. But once he’d wrapped up his business, he’d headed straight for an auction to pick out something special—just for his sister. Cayson reached into his bag and pulled out an elegant jewelry box, placing it gently in Yelena’s hands. “Go ahead, open it. I hope you’ll like it p>
Yelena carefully lifted the delicate jewelry box, her fingers trembling slightly as she opened it. Inside lay a breathtaking pink diamond necklace, its stones sparkling like stars in the light. A collective gasp filled the room as everyone stared at the magnificent gift, the pink diamond gleaming with an almost ethereal glow.
Yelena’s heart swelled with gratitude. “I love it. Thank you, Cayson,” she said, her voice sincere. It wasn’t the price of the gift that moved her—it was the thought and care behind it that truly touched her.
But standing nearby, Bella’s eyes locked onto the necklace, and a wave of frustration and anger washed over her. Her fists clenched involuntarily, her nails biting into her palms as her face twisted in envy.
It felt like a slap in the face. Bella had clearly told Cayson that she wanted something special from his trip, yet all he had brought back for her was a watch. And now, Yelena—Yelena of all people—was being showered with this priceless pink diamond necklace.