Chapter 483 Chapter 483: Tessa opened her mouth, as if to speak, but then stopped herself. How could she burden Yelena further with her own troubles? “Tessa, if there’s something bothering you, you can talk to me,” Yelena said softly. Without Tessa opening up, Yelena knew she couldn’t provide the
Chapter 482 Chapter 482: Callum shot him a pointed look, his patience wearing thin. Usually, Arnold was quick to pick up on things. What was going on with him today? Suppressing a sigh, Callum extended his wrist again, this time making the watch impossible to miss as he almost thrust
Chapter 481 Chapter 481: “Dad, do you have something on your mind p> Yelena had sensed for a while that Callum wanted to discuss something. With an awkward laugh, Callum responded, “You caught me.” Yelena arched an eyebrow, easily recognizing the signs of his hesitation. “What is it?” she asked.
Chapter 480 Chapter 480: Kaiden’s anger subsided as he considered Jarvis’ words. Once Jarvis finished, Kaiden asked, “Did Bella confirm this to you? That they’re neglecting her p> Jarvis interjected, “Not really. I inferred it based on her social media posts. She has expressed feeling down and unhappy p> Jarvis
Chapter 479 Chapter 479: Though Callum wasn’t thrilled with Elianna, his respect for his mother kept him from asking her to apologize to Yelena. Elianna recognized the unspoken gesture and played along. “He left that early? I thought he was still sleeping. I was hoping to have breakfast with him
Chapter 478 Chapter 478: Bella’s eyes shimmered, hinting at tears. Elianna’s voice suddenly filled the room, offering unexpected support. “There’s no need for apologies. We all prefer a pleasant start to the day p> Her tone hardened as her gaze settled on Yelena. “Grandma, Yelena meant no harm. Please, don’t
Chapter 477 Chapter 477: “No way p> Jarvis couldn’t believe it. Waking this early was unheard of for him, and for a moment, he wondered if Callum had done it on purpose. Sebastian, maintaining a calm smile, seemed entirely unaffected by Jarvis’s foul mood. To Jarvis, this unfaltering cheeriness was
Chapter 476 Chapter 476: Bella was sure no one would challenge her version of events. If they did, they would have to admit they weren’t at some dinner party, as Callum had claimed. Callum had indeed announced they were meeting his business partners before they left. As Bella had anticipated,
Chapter 475 Chapter 475: Sitting in Cayson’s car, Jarvis felt uneasy and out of place. He looked around and noted the interior’s stark absence of personal touches—it felt cold and utilitarian. With Cayson right beside him, Jarvis couldn’t even distract himself with his phone, so he resorted to gazing out
Chapter 474 Chapter 474: Callum had never thought he, an authoritative figure, would be reprimanded by a younger relative one day. Yet, Jarvis’s observations held some truth. Since Yelena’s return, the family’s focus had indeed shifted entirely to her, leaving Bella feeling somewhat sidelined. With neither Callum nor Donna, the
Chapter 473 Chapter 473: Meanwhile, Yelena and Donna were enjoying their barbecue, oblivious to the unfolding drama, until Yelena saw Bella approaching a nearby trash can, her face clouded with emotion. Yelena’s expression hardened as she approached. “What are you doing?” she asked coldly. Bella looked up at Yelena, startled.
Chapter 472 Chapter 472: Megan couldn’t offer any clear answer since she hadn’t actually heard much from her hiding spot earlier. Bella prodded her for more details, but Megan’s responses remained vague. Bella’s frustration mounted. Megan’s words felt empty, circling the issue without addressing it directly. Annoyed, Bella even considered
Chapter 471 Chapter 471: With a sorrowful tone, Bella spoke, “I’m just concerned that it’s… inappropriate p> Yelena cut her off sharply. “People like us? You’re just like everyone else. Don’t trap yourself—in the end, you’re the one who’ll suffer alone p> Turning to Donna, Yelena gently clasped her hand.
Chapter 470 Chapter 470: Yelena barely acknowledged her, flicking her gaze toward a nearby poster and gesturing lazily. “Whatever. That one seems nice, if you ask me p> Bella turned to look and felt her enthusiasm drain. Yelena had picked a family-friendly comedy, the kind that screamed generic and had
Chapter 469 Chapter 469: “Ah, I see now—you’ve spotted your crush,” John said, his tone light and teasing. “Alright, I’ll overlook it this time p> Austin responded with a frosty look. “If you can’t keep your comments to yourself, I might just shut you up myself.” His voice carried a
Chapter 468 Chapter 468: Nonetheless, Bella feigned enthusiasm and began to browse. She had to concede, the clothes from Moda Style were indeed beautifully designed and of high quality. It didn’t take long for Bella to select a few pieces she genuinely liked. As Bella reached for a dress, she
Chapter 467 Chapter 467: Yelena was unprepared for Callum’s version of a “surprise” being so extravagant. She found herself torn between delight and feeling overwhelmed by the gesture. “Come over here, Yelena, and see if there’s anything to your liking,” Callum said with a warm, inviting smile. Earlier, Callum had
Chapter 466 Chapter 466: Caught off guard by Katelyn’s directness, Bernice felt a deep sense of injustice wash over her. Her eyes welled up, and her nose twitched, signaling an imminent flood of tears. Katelyn’s heart sank, seeing Bernice so upset, torn between frustration and sympathy. Yelena then chimed in,
Chapter 465 Chapter 465: “Oh,” Bernice said casually, her disinterest in the event evident. Business gatherings bored her; they felt like a never-ending parade of forced smiles and shallow conversations—something she found utterly draining. Suddenly, Bernice’s gaze flickered, and she caught sight of Yelena. Her breath caught in her throat.
Chapter 464 Chapter 464: Yelena frowned slightly, her eyes narrowing with suspicion. Was Katelyn about to insist on makeup? Yelena wasn’t fond of cosmetics. She disliked the sticky sensation on her skin and hated being overly cautious while eating or drinking. Sensing Yelena’s reluctance, Katelyn softened her tone. “Even if