Chapter 522
Chapter 522:
The previous day, after noticing Rodney grimacing with back pain, Yelena had given him a spray she formulated specifically for back ailments.
Rodney had long suffered from chronic back pain and had tried countless remedies with no success.
Typically, he might have been skeptical about such a gift, but he had later received a cryptic message from Austin last night, saying, “She is Yancy p>
Rodney was taken aback. Could Austin have been referring to Yelena?
Rodney avoided questioning his statement to preserve their trust and friendship.
Motivated by this, Rodney resolved to test the spray Yelena had provided. It would be a win if it proved effective; if not, no harm done.
That evening before he went to bed, Rodney applied the spray with a dose of skepticism.
Initially, he only noticed a cool feeling and suspected it might be yet another futile attempt. However, to his astonishment, he woke up pain-free the next morning, a stark contrast to his usual agony. The relief he experienced was nothing short of miraculous.
Despite his reluctance to accept it, Rodney had to acknowledge Yelena’s expertise.
Initially, his invitation to Yelena had been merely out of respect for Austin. Now, recognizing her genuine concern and ability, Rodney saw Yelena as a true friend. Learning that she wanted to bring her family for dinner, he was committed to making their experience exceptional.
“Bella, what’s the appeal of getting tangled in her schemes? Is this restaurant even worth the hype? I’ve never even heard of it p>
Elianna always doubted Yelena’s choices, assuming they were misguided.
Bella responded, “Grandma, we youngsters like exploring novel cuisines. This place might surprise you. They say the chef there masters diverse culinary styles p>
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Elianna dismissed the idea with a wave. “Sounds like a jack of all trades, master of none p>
Bella simply offered a strained smile, avoiding further debate. She then whispered persuasively to Elianna, managing to sway her decision.
Yelena internally debated Elianna’s obvious disdain, thinking she might as well skip the outing, but kept her thoughts private.
Upon nearing Rodney’s restaurant, they noticed the parking lot filled with various high-end cars.
Surprised, Bella recalled her online findings that indicated the Bearded Chef’s Bistro’s location. Could Yelena actually know the owner, as she claimed?
Dismissing the thought, Bella was still convinced of Yelena’s deceit. She was intent on unveiling Yelena’s false pretenses soon.
“Yelena, with the queue this long, are we even going to manage to get inside?” Bella asked.
Elianna glanced at Yelena, scoffed, and suggested, “We should leave before we end up looking foolish.” Elianna was prepared to dissociate from Yelena.
Yelena made no effort to detain her. Handling Elianna’s blunt demeanor was exhausting enough to spoil her appetite.
At that moment, Rodney, informed of Yelena’s arrival, was excited to welcome them. He recognized Yelena from a distance and approached with a joyful greeting, saying, “Yelena, so glad you could make it p>
Yelena gestured towards her family, introducing them to Rodney, saying, “This is my father, mother, brother, and grandmother p>
Was that all?
Bella felt overlooked, as though she didn’t matter. No mention of her? Well, Bella decided it didn’t matter to her either!
“Excuse me, are you the proprietor of Bearded Chef’s Bistro?” Bella asked.