Chapter 119
Chapter 119:
Bella, standing off to the side, was growing more and more bitter with every word of praise.
These were the kinds of accolades she had always dreamed of for herself, yet here Yelena was, basking in the spotlight she thought was rightfully hers.
Katelyn, too, wore a conflicted expression. She studied Yelena with a sharp, discerning gaze, her suspicions starting to rise. Was this really the same girl who had come from that backward Roberts family?
It didn’t add up.
There had to be more to Yelena than met the eye.
Katelyn made a mental note to keep a closer watch on her.
Back at home, Donna couldn’t contain her excitement and eagerly recounted everything to Callum.
Callum’s face lit up with joy.
It was clear to him now that his daughter was a rare find, a diamond in the rough.
Meanwhile, things couldn’t have been more different at the Roberts household.
Sonya stormed in like a whirlwind, flinging her purse onto the couch in a fit of rage.
Tatiana glanced up, startled, and rushed to her daughter’s side. “Sweetheart, what happened? Why are you so upset? Didn’t you go to the soiree event with Mrs. Ellis p>
Tatiana had been looking forward to that event, thinking it would be the perfect occasion to boast and gloat for weeks.
She couldn’t fathom why Sonya was so worked up.
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“Mom, don’t even get me started. That witch Yelena was there, and she completely humiliated me!” Sonya’s voice was filled with fury, and she stomped her foot in frustration.
“What? Yelena? That useless girl? What was she doing at an event like that?” Tatiana’s face twisted into a mask of disbelief.
“Believe it, Mom. I dug around, and guess what? She’s somehow tied to the Harris family. I found out for sure. She went to that event with them.” Sonya couldn’t let it go. The humiliation she felt gnawed at her, refusing to fade. Determined to make sense of it all, she dug deeper, piecing together every detail she could find.
Sonya had been thrilled when Matilda extended the invitation. It was the kind of exclusive event that reaffirmed her belief in her own social standing. But everything changed the moment she spotted Yelena. That unexpected encounter shattered her perfect day.
Sonya had always seen herself as far superior to Yelena, but today, the tables had turned. Yelena’s effortless composure had left Sonya humiliated, and the sting was unbearable.
“The Harris family?” Tatiana repeated, still struggling to wrap her head around the revelation.
“Yes, the Harris family. The wealthiest one in town,” Sonya confirmed with a begrudging nod.
Tatiana hesitated, her confusion deepening. “Yelena’s real parents should be from some backwater village. What possible connection could she have with people like the Harris p>