Chapter 544
Chapter 544:
Bella, feigning surprise, bit her lip and looked sorrowfully at the others. “No, you didn’t torment me p>
As she spoke, tears cascaded down her cheeks, lending her a particularly pitiful air.
Her tearful display was so dramatic, it could have won her an award for the most poignant crying scene in a film. Despite Bella’s denial, her tears suggested to everyone that Yelena had indeed bullied her, though she was too frightened to admit it openly.
“Bella, don’t be intimidated by her. Speak up if you’re suffering,” Elianna encouraged.
Bella hesitated, quickly scanning the room before bowing her head in silence. Unable to contain her fury any longer, Elianna raised her cane toward Yelena. “Look what you’ve done—you’ve terrified Bella p>
Callum and Cayson both rose, each taking hold of one side of Elianna’s cane.
“Mom, let’s discuss this calmly,” Callum urged.
“Yes, Grandma,” Cayson echoed.
Elianna snapped back, “Yelena doesn’t seem interested in talking things out, not with the tone she’s using p>
Yelena retorted, “You curse and strike without regard for right or wrong. Does your age grant you that privilege p>
“Yelena,” Callum interjected, knowing well that such words would only enrage Elianna further.
As expected, Elianna’s face contorted with anger. “Shut up p>
Yelena met Elianna’s glare defiantly, as if challenging her. “What will you do if I don’t p>
She continued, “Let’s think about this. Why would Bella say something so bizarre today? Could she be trying to shift the focus so she’s not the one under scrutiny?” Yelena’s gaze then shifted to Bella.
Bella’s eyes darted away, avoiding any contact with Yelena’s.
“Yelena, I don’t follow your logic,” Bella responded.
In that moment, Bella appeared as vulnerable as a frightened rabbit, invoking a protective response from those around her.
Yelena scoffed coldly, her laughter chilling. “Bella’s performance is award-worthy; she could snag an Oscar,” she thought.
“Today, there’s been chatter throughout the company about me barging into the men’s restroom on the design department’s floor. Right, Cayson p>
Cayson nodded, his expression uncomfortable. Indeed, the incident had been discussed extensively. A clear photo had circulated, leaving no room for Cayson to deny it was Yelena.
“What? You were involved… in such a scandal p>
Elianna’s face flushed red with anger. She was shocked at Yelena’s brazenness in bringing up such an incident.
“Why did I do it? Of course there was a good reason behind it,” Yelena declared, her gaze shifting toward Bella.
Everyone followed Yelena’s gaze and turned their attention to Bella.
Bella met Yelena’s eyes with a look of innocence. “Yelena, you wouldn’t blame this on me, would you? I know you don’t like me, but you can’t just p>
Her voice trembled, and she looked like she was on the brink of tears again.
Exasperated with the ongoing drama, Yelena decided to end the speculation. She sent a video to the family group chat.
As soon as the video was sent, everyone’s phones vibrated.
Callum, though skeptical, opened the video because it was sent by Yelena.
The video revealed, “You put this in the coffee. The strong flavor of the coffee will mask it, and most people won’t notice. Give it to that fool Tessa to drink, and don’t worry about the rest.” The video cut off abruptly, leaving everyone somewhat shocked.