Chapter 427
Chapter 427:
Jonathan’s frustration boiled over.
“Why wouldn’t the school give you your diploma?” he barked, his voice rising as if daring the administrative director to answer. The administrative director remained composed, though a flicker of disdain crossed his face.
The nerve of these people! After everything, they were still asking for more leniency.
“We’re not paying,” Jonathan finally said, his tone hushed but resolute. “A diploma doesn’t really matter that much anyway.” The words were heavy, and not just with consequence. Jonathan’s financial struggles weighed on every syllable. They were barely scraping by these days, and paying for a destroyed sound system felt like a punishment they couldn’t afford.
“No!” Sonya’s voice cut through his, firm and desperate. “I’m six months away from graduating! A Kheley University diploma isn’t just a piece of paper—it’s everything. Without it, the Ellis family will never accept me as their daughter-in-law p>
Tatiana, who had been silent until now, froze at Sonya’s words. Her expression shifted, panic flashing across her face.
“Jonathan,” she said sharply, grabbing his arm. “Pay the money—do it now p>
Her voice trembled with urgency, but the message was clear. The Roberts family was barely holding itself together, and the Ellis family was their lifeline.
Losing them wasn’t an option.
With a deep, heavy sigh, Jonathan nodded, the fight draining from his shoulders. Slowly, he pulled out the money—hard-earned, carefully saved, and painfully surrendered.
Yelena stood restlessly outside the police station, her foot tapping against the pavement as she scanned the street for any sign of Cayson, who was supposed to come and pick her up.
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Yelena had initially planned to head home on her own, but when Cayson called and found out she was at the police station, he insisted on picking her up, even though he knew she wasn’t in any kind of trouble.
Ever since hearing about Yelena once being punished by their grandmother, Cayson had been carrying a sense of guilt, though he wasn’t to blame. He was determined to be a better brother for Yelena.
The moment he learned that Yelena was at the police station, he wasted no time and hurried over.
As a car approached, Yelena glanced over, thinking it might be Cayson.
To her surprise, it was Austin and Hugh who emerged from the car.
Hugh was the first to walk over, his expression indicating he had something to discuss with Yelena.
Austin leaned casually against the car, his posture exuding effortless confidence. His long legs were slightly bent, the snug fit of his pants highlighting the sculpted lines on his muscular thighs.
Austin exuded a primal, untamed energy, like a wild animal roaming freely across the plains.
A sudden gust of wind swept through, causing his camel-colored trench coat to billow open, revealing a fitted shirt that emphasized the strong, chiseled contours of his physique. Yelena’s eyes slowly trailed upward, inadvertently meeting Austin’s gaze.
His deep-set eyes resembled whirlpools, steadily drawing Yelena into their endless depths.
Yelena was momentarily captivated by Austin’s gaze until Hugh’s voice broke through, calling her name repeatedly. Snapping back to reality, she turned to Hugh with a faint smile of embarrassment and asked, “What brings you here, Mr. Wilson p>
Hugh replied, “I was worried someone might try to give you a hard time, so I came to back you up p>
His words carried a deeper meaning, as he had investigated and found out that Sonya was the real daughter of Yelena’s adoptive parents.
Worried that Yelena had to face the Roberts family alone, Hugh rushed over to offer his support.