Chapter 383 Chapter 383: Cayson noticed the rough texture of Yelena’s hand—unexpected for someone her age. Calluses and signs of wear told a silent story of hardships endured. Before he could voice his thoughts, Yelena gently slipped her hand away, her expression calm but distant. “It’s all in the past
Chapter 382 Chapter 382: “Grandma,” Cayson said sharply, “Yelena’s been through the wringer while she was away. Now that she’s back, we should cherish her, not give her a hard time. If you can’t manage that, then p> Elianna’s simmering frustration finally bubbled over. “Then what? What are you going
Chapter 381 Chapter 381: Behind her sunglasses, Bella shot Yelena a sharp glare, silently thinking that if Yelena ever held her tongue, no one would mistake her for being mute. “Yelena, that’s enough,” Elianna interjected sharply. Her tone was clipped, her gaze heavy with disapproval. “You’re too young to be
Chapter 380 Chapter 380: Bella’s eyes darkened with dissatisfaction. Since when had Katelyn begun siding with Yelena? Bella felt uneasy, realizing it meant she could no longer freely badmouth Yelena to Katelyn. She needed to find a way to make Katelyn dislike Yelena once more. Bernice stared at Katelyn in
Chapter 379 Chapter 379: No matter what, Bella was determined to give it her all and ensure that Yelena didn’t outperform her. If necessary, she was prepared to use a few tricks to make sure she shone. Yelena arched an eyebrow, wondering what scheme Bella was plotting this time. In
Chapter 378 Chapter 378: When Bella returned home, Bernice greeted her with an enthusiasm that felt jarring against Bella’s exhaustion. Clutching her phone like a trophy, Bernice beamed and hurried over. “Bella! I just posted about your allergy to Moda Style’s clothes online! You wouldn’t believe the attention it’s getting.
Chapter 377 Chapter 377: “Wait… what are you doing?” Bella stammered, her voice trembling as Yelena raised her hand, holding it aloft like a blade poised to strike. Since Bella had never experienced anything like this before, just witnessing it was enough to make her stomach twist in knots. Yelena’s
Chapter 376 Chapter 376: Meanwhile, Donna and Katelyn—blissfully unaware of the truth—couldn’t help but worry about Bella’s condition, and they practically dragged her to the hospital for a check-up. On the way, Bella voiced her doubts. “What if they deny everything? How do we handle that p> Her sharp gaze
Chapter 375 Chapter 375: “But I’ve never had an allergy before,” Bella replied, her tone dripping with doubt. “I’ve always been healthy. Why would this happen now p> “If you don’t believe me, you can always go to the hospital for a check-up,” Yelena replied evenly. Bella let out a
Chapter 374 Chapter 374: She glanced anxiously at the delicate piece adorning her wrist, a mix of anger and disappointment washing over her. She had cherished this bracelet; the possibility of it being a forgery was both infuriating and heartbreaking. If it turned out to be fake, she wouldn’t hesitate
Chapter 373 Chapter 373: That would be a nightmare—a tidal wave of returns that could cripple the company’s bottom line. And if the chaos spiraled out of control, Stella’s leadership would undoubtedly be questioned. She’d be ousted in no time. The only ones who’d gain from this mess were the
Chapter 372 Chapter 372: But the words froze on her tongue the second she registered who it was—it was that waitress. Again. How on earth did she manage to swoop in so quickly? Was this all some elaborate act? Bella’s expression darkened as she rounded on Megan. “Are you out
Chapter 371 Chapter 371: As Yelena and the others entered the private room, an unnoticed pair of eyes lingered on them. Megan, the waitress from earlier, couldn’t stop herself from stealing a glance in their direction. The girl she just bumped into—it was her daughter! Megan’s heart raced as the
Chapter 370 Chapter 370: Yet, as much as Bella wanted to retort, she bit her tongue. She pressed her palm against the wall and slowly stood, wincing as she moved. Her voice was soft, almost fragile, as she addressed Donna. “It’s fine, Mom. I’m okay p> Donna’s worry deepened as
Chapter 369 Chapter 369: Was Heather seriously talking about forgiveness? After everything she had done? Stella couldn’t hide the sneer that twisted her lips. There was no place for forgiveness in betrayal. But this wasn’t something that could blow up in the public eye just yet. It needed to be
Chapter 368 Chapter 368: It gnawed at Bella, this uncanny ability of Yelena’s to always seem in the right place at the right time, uncovering the truth with what seemed like effortless precision. Was it luck? Coincidence? How could Yelena stumble into these moments and come out on top every
Chapter 367 Chapter 367: Before Augustine could muster a response, Yelena’s voice sliced through the growing tension like a blade. “Sir, Mrs. Loftus has built her career along with this shop’s reputation on integrity, hasn’t she? If this bracelet is authentic, then it’s authentic. If it’s not, surely Mrs. Loftus
Chapter 366 Chapter 366: The Loftus family was a titan in the world of gemstones, their wealth built on decades of expertise and influence. Just the sight of her boss made Heather’s nerves twitch. She could feel the pressure mounting. Without missing a beat, Heather tried to steer the conversation
Chapter 365 Chapter 365: Heather thought the whole situation was utterly absurd. Who did this girl think she was, coming in and stirring up such a commotion? The nerve of her! Yelena, on the other hand, hadn’t planned on getting involved in their business. Honestly, it wasn’t her battle to
Chapter 364 Chapter 364: Why was Yelena being adamant? The assistants, clearly flustered, excused themselves and hurried to fetch the store manager. Moments later, a poised, middle-aged woman entered the room. Her confident stride and polished demeanor immediately commanded attention. This was Heather Dunn, the manager of Sterling and Grace.