Chapter 635
Chapter 635:
Yelena was momentarily taken aback, but then laughed at the sudden proposal.
She gently declined and said, “No, thanks p>
It seemed almost humorous that the woman was serious about arranging a marriage with someone Yelena had never met.
Undeterred, the woman’s enthusiasm grew as she continued to sing her son’s praises, describing him as a truly exceptional match.
Outwardly, Yelena remained impassive, but internally, she mused that if the woman’s son was as exceptional as claimed, his mother wouldn’t need to promote him so fervently.
It reminded her of a sales tactic. Products that moved slowly often required salespeople to push them.
If something was truly outstanding, it would sell itself without needing such aggressive marketing.
“My future daughter-in-law p>
Yelena bristled at the label. While she bore no ill will towards the woman, it didn’t automatically mean she would take to her son.
Yelena said politely, “Madam, while I’m sure your son is commendable, I already have someone special p>
The woman looked taken aback, her disbelief evident. “Who might that be p>
Yelena was surprised by the woman’s intense reaction, as if the news was inconceivable.
“You wouldn’t know him,” Yelena replied.
The woman seemed poised to say more when her phone rang. She checked it and muttered, “Oh no p>
Before Yelena could respond, the woman hurried off, promising, “We’ll meet again next time p>
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Shortly after her departure, a knock sounded at the ladies’ room door, and Austin’s voice called out, “Yelena p>
Hearing him, Yelena responded, “I’m here p>
“Are you alright?” Austin’s voice carried a note of concern, as she had been inside for quite a while now.
“I’m fine, just a minor incident here,” Yelena reassured him.
She opened the door to find Austin peering in with worried eyes.
Seeing she was unharmed, he sighed in relief.
“What happened p>
Yelena gave him a brief rundown of the encounter, leaving out the part about the “daughter-in-law” comment—it was too odd to bring up.
“Let’s go. The banquet is wrapping up,” she said.
Austin nodded, and they headed back to the banquet hall together.
Upon seeing Yelena and Austin leave one after another and then return together after such a long time, Monica’s expression turned sour with anger.
Despite her irritation, Monica knew this was not the moment to snap. She needed to uphold her composed and elegant socialite demeanor.
She forced a smile and approached them, saying to Yelena, “Yelena, could I borrow Austin for a moment? My uncle was just asking for him; it seems they have something important to discuss p>
Yelena shrugged and said, “Austin isn’t anyone’s possession, so there’s no need for ‘borrow.’” She then turned to Austin and said, “Go ahead p>
Monica watched Austin, thinking that Yelena had practically given him orders and he must be annoyed.
However, Austin smiled and said to Yelena, “Alright, I’ll be back soon. Wait for me p>
With a nod from Yelena, Austin departed.