Chapter 778
Chapter 778:
“Mrs. Barton,” Monica called again, louder this time.
Maggie finally responded, though a bit flustered, saying, “Oh, sorry. What were you saying p>
Before Monica could reply, the sound of approaching footsteps diverted her attention. She instinctively turned to look.
To her surprise, she saw two men and a woman she instantly recognized. The woman was none other than Yelena. On her left was Cayson, and Austin stood on her right.
Yelena stood among the two towering men, yet her presence was far from diminished. Even though she lacked their height, her commanding aura made it feel as though an invisible crowd moved with her. Her extraordinary beauty further amplified her charm. She effortlessly held the attention of everyone around her.
It suddenly dawned on Monica that the attention she thought was hers had been directed at Yelena and her companions all along.
Embarrassment washed over her, and she wished she could disappear from the scene. Fortunately for Monica, Maggie hadn’t fully caught her earlier words, sparing her from greater humiliation.
Maggie’s expression lit up as soon as she spotted Yelena, her eyes sparkling as though she’d discovered a treasure. She immediately moved toward Yelena, exclaiming, “Yelena, you’re here!” Yelena greeted her warmly. “Mrs. Barton, it’s great to see you p>
Austin added a simple, “Mom p>
Maggie barely acknowledged him with a distracted “Uh-huh,” her focus entirely on Yelena.
𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙖𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙 ⧸
“Mrs. Barton, I’d like you to meet my older brother, Cayson Harris,” Yelena said, introducing him.
Cayson greeted Maggie with polite grace.
Maggie responded with a nod, uttering a brief “Hello p>
At that moment, Bernice spotted Yelena and, with joy in her steps, ran over to grasp her hand, exclaiming, “Yelena, what kept you? Why did you arrive so late p>
Yelena responded to Bernice with minimal details, simply remarking, “There was a small accident p>
Bella’s eyes narrowed sharply upon seeing Yelena, as if trying to look right through her. That bitch really made it. Damn that Yelena!
Anger bubbled within Bella because the waitress had seemed to take her money yet failed to complete her task effectively.
Right then, Bella felt her phone vibrate. She glanced at the screen and flashed a knowing smile.
As the venue filled up, the Harris Group’s annual gala took on a festive mood. The event began with the emcee engaging the crowd before inviting Callum to deliver his address.
Known for his sharp leadership, Callum recognized that this was a celebration, not their usual Monday morning meetings. He opted for a brief speech, planning to let the professional entertainers take over.
At the Harris Group, employee performances were unheard of. Callum believed that professional entertainers should handle the entertainment to avoid inexperienced and potentially embarrassing efforts from the employees.