Chapter 477
Chapter 477:
“No way p>
Jarvis couldn’t believe it. Waking this early was unheard of for him, and for a moment, he wondered if Callum had done it on purpose. Sebastian, maintaining a calm smile, seemed entirely unaffected by Jarvis’s foul mood.
To Jarvis, this unfaltering cheeriness was nothing short of exasperating.
He understood Sebastian’s unwavering loyalty to his uncle, making Sebastian practically an extension of Callum himself. Though itching to vent his frustration, Jarvis held back, knowing better than to lash out.
He inhaled sharply and asked, “Where’s Bella p>
Sebastian’s response was straightforward. “Miss Harris is still asleep p>
Jarvis had hoped to catch a moment with Bella before his departure, but it seemed that wouldn’t be possible. With a heavy heart, Jarvis allowed Sebastian to lead him out of the house.
Once Jarvis had left, the Harris household slowly stirred to life. When she woke up, Bella headed straight for Jarvis’ room and tapped lightly on the door, calling out, “Jarvis p>
After repeating his name a few times without a response, Megan appeared and broke the news. “Miss Harris, Mr. Harris has already left p>
Always poised, Megan kept her composure, exuding nothing but respect in her tone.
Bella stood in stunned silence, her expression betraying her shock. Had Jarvis really left without a word? Perhaps he was avoiding any potential scrutiny.
Desperate for answers, Bella called Jarvis, but with him likely airborne and his phone turned off, the call went unanswered.
At that moment, Yelena, freshly awake, passed by. Her eyes briefly met Megan’s, causing her to halt abruptly.
The proximity between Megan and Bella suddenly felt too close for comfort, stirring unease in both women. They knew that standing together like this might spark unwanted speculation about their closeness.
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 gⱯ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝗍𝖊𝗅𝘀・ⅽ𝗼𝗺
Bella cast a discreet glance at Megan, signaling her to leave. Megan politely acknowledged Yelena, saying, “Good morning, Miss Harris p>
As Megan turned to leave, Yelena’s commanding voice stopped her. “Wait p>
Bella knitted her eyebrows together, signaling Megan to continue walking despite Yelena’s interruption. However, Megan, not wanting to stir conflict, halted immediately.
The tension caused Megan’s palms to sweat, and her breaths became short and quick.
Megan lowered her gaze, steering clear of Yelena’s eyes. Fearing her anxiety might reveal too much, she remained cautious.
Bella turned to Yelena, mustering a calm smile. “You’re up quite early today p>
Yelena quirked an eyebrow. “It seems you’re even earlier, all dressed up. One might think you’re meeting your lover p>
Bella’s expression darkened instantly. “Yelena, curiosity is fine, but let’s keep our comments appropriate. I’m obviously still at home. Where would I be meeting anyone p>
Yelena’s lips curled into a half-smile. “Just teasing. Surely you’re not upset, are you p>
Despite her inner irritation, Bella masked her emotions. “Upset? Why would I be p>
Yelena’s attention shifted to Megan. “You seem familiar. Have we met before p>
Megan’s heart skipped a beat, unsure whether Yelena recognized her from somewhere or was simply asking. “Oh, she has one of those common faces that seem familiar to everyone,” Bella quickly interjected.
Relief washed over Megan as Bella deflected the conversation. Yelena’s gaze returned to Bella. “You’re quite protective of her. Why is that? Is there a reason she doesn’t speak for herself p>
Bella responded defensively, “There’s no hidden agenda. Megan takes care of me. She’s diligent but can be a bit clumsy when it comes to expressing herself, and I worry she might say the wrong thing that might offend you. If I’ve caused any offense, I apologize immediately p>