Chapter 424
Chapter 424:
Sonya stammered, her face drained of color, and her lips moved soundlessly.
“Seize her!” The administrative director’s command echoed, sharp and authoritative. The crowd responded immediately, closing in on Sonya with an almost choreographed precision, cutting off any route of escape.
Sonya’s face turned ghostly pale, and her knees buckled as fear clawed at her.
“That’s her!” A voice rang out, and a security guard near the entrance stepped forward. “She said she was here to deliver something to Yelena! That’s why I let her in p>
Yelena arched an elegant brow, her expression cool and unbothered. “Deliver something to me?” she repeated, her voice tinged with mockery. “I don’t even know her. Why would she deliver anything to me? You’ve been duped p>
The administrative director’s face hardened further, his anger palpable. His tone turned cutting as he addressed the gathering. “So, not only does she trespass, but she destroys the school’s most valuable property. Call the police. She’ll be arrested for this p>
The words hit Sonya like a punch to the gut, and her face twisted with fear. But desperation pushed her to maintain a veneer of composure. “It’s just a speaker!” she blurted, her voice trembling but defiant. “I’ll pay for it p>
Yelena let out a sharp laugh, cold and scornful. “Pay for it? Do you have any idea how much that speaker costs? You couldn’t afford it in your wildest dreams p>
Yelena was well aware of the dire straits the Roberts family found themselves in. They were drowning, their debts piling up faster than they could manage, with no lifeline in sight to pull them out of their financial quagmire.
Jonathan had even stooped to desperate measures, making repeated trips to the DY Group in an attempt to meet with their boss. Time and time again, he was turned away at the door, yet he persisted, showing up every few days and causing a scene that only deepened his humiliation.
Brody, exasperated by Jonathan’s relentless antics, often vented his frustration to Yelena through text messages. Yelena was all too familiar with Jonathan’s shameless persistence. It was a trait born out of necessity.
𝖂𝖆𝖙𝖈𝖍 𝖋𝖔𝖗 𝖙𝖗𝖚𝖙𝖍 𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊:
They always instantly sought others’ help wherever they were in trouble, clinging to whatever faint hopes they could muster.
If Jonathan were to learn that Sonya’s impulsiveness had plunged him into even deeper debt—potentially owing an amount far beyond what he could handle—would he still cherish her as he always had?
“It’s just a speaker,” Sonya scoffed, her voice tinged with disbelief. “How much could it possibly be worth p>
Before Yelena could respond, the administrative director erupted, his voice shaking with anger. “How much? Do you have any idea what you’ve done? This speaker alone is worth over ten million! And it’s a limited edition p>
His face contorted with frustration as he added, “It’s not just expensive, it’s irreplaceable p>
Sonya’s bravado faltered, her eyes widening. “Ten million?” she stammered. “That’s ridiculous! It’s just a sound system, not encrusted with diamonds. How could it be worth that much p>
Yelena’s voice was calm, yet laced with sharp precision. “This isn’t some ordinary sound system. It’s the Ultimate model from an international manufacturer, Transmission Audio, valued at ten million p>
She let the number linger before adding, “Although this is only one component of the entire system p>
Before Yelena could continue, Sonya cut her off, her tone tinged with defiance. “If it’s just one part, can’t it be repaired p>
The administrative director’s bitter laugh sliced through the room. “Repair it? These aren’t the kind of systems you can take to a shop around the corner. Sending it back to the factory for repairs could cost more than buying a brand-new one p>
Sonya’s face twisted with indignation. “You’re all joking! This has to be some sort of scam. You’re just trying to trick me p>