Chapter 1046
Chapter 1046:
“But Grandma, didn’t you promise you’d have dinner with us?” Nettie asked.
Caught off guard, Scarlet remembered her prior commitment to dine with Nettie and Sylvia. She reconsidered her decision.
“Sorry, I will have to dine with Yelena tonight since she’s leaving town soon p>
“Great, so it’s just Sylvia and me left to drown in our own boredom,” Nettie replied, casting a woeful glance at Scarlet. Her eyes mimicked the sorrowful expression of a puppy abandoned in the rain.
Scarlet was at a loss for words, witnessing Nettie’s melodramatic display.
Turning to Yelena with a hesitant smile, Scarlet ventured, “Yelena, might I impose with a small favor p>
Without hesitation, Yelena exclaimed, “Why don’t we all join in? It’ll be merrier together p>
Maggie chimed in, her voice bright, “Exactly, dining together is always more enjoyable p>
Nettie shot Yelena a smug look, reveling in the moment as she noticed Yelena’s defeat.
Yelena, unfazed, ignored Nettie completely. This blatant disregard infuriated Nettie, her teeth clenched in silent rage.
Out of nowhere, a comforting weight settled on Nettie’s shoulder. She turned to find Sylvia beside her, shaking her head gently. “Take a deep breath,” Sylvia advised. “You’re visibly upset p>
Nettie’s mouth fell open in surprise. Had her anger really been that apparent? She hadn’t realized until Sylvia pointed it out.
Nettie inhaled deeply, attempting to quell the rising storm within her. Before long, they reached the quaint town of Valhaven.
This visit, Yelena opted for discretion, skipping the usual top-floor spectacle. Yet, despite her subtlety, the sharp-eyed waiter spotted her immediately and welcomed her with unabashed enthusiasm. “Next time, please give us a heads-up before you arrive so we can prepare the finest service for you p>
Yelena responded with a gentle smile, “That won’t be necessary. Your standard service is already superb p>
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Off to the side, Sylvia observed the exchange between Yelena and the waiter with a flicker of astonishment in her gaze. Why had the waiter ignored Austin and Maggie, the renowned local celebrities, to lavish attention on Yelena instead?
Yelena’s demeanor remained unaffected, radiating a calm authority, which also surprised Sylvia. Perplexed, Sylvia pondered whether Yelena was merely putting up a facade or if she indeed held some significant influence.
Suddenly, a chilling voice cut through the murmurs of the crowd. “Fancy seeing you here! What a pleasant surprise!” Kyson approached with a sardonic twist of his lips, his aura menacing enough to make bystanders instinctively step back.
Upon noticing Kyson, Yelena’s expression turned stormy, a clear sign of her annoyance flashing through her eyes.
Instinctively, Austin positioned himself protectively in front of Yelena.
Unperturbed by their evident distaste, Kyson boldly reached out to shake Yelena’s hand.
Austin’s voice was cold as he confronted Kyson. “What are you up to p>
“It’s alright. I’ve got this,” Yelena murmured reassuringly to Austin, her breath warm against his ear.
Austin held Yelena’s opinion in high regard and graciously stepped aside.
With a decisive stride, Yelena moved forward, confidently extending her hand to Kyson, though her words betrayed her cordial gesture. “Let’s be real—I’d rather not see you, so next time, let’s just pretend we don’t know each other at all,” she declared firmly.