Chapter 183 Chapter 183: After all, this place wasn’t for just anyone. It was exclusive, requiring wealth, power, and the right connections to enter. And Yelena? Sonya simply couldn’t fathom how someone like Yelena had managed to step inside. The only explanation Sonya could imagine was that Yelena had slipped

Chapter 182 Chapter 182: As she stepped inside, the market was already alive with energy. Walking through the market, Yelena scanned the stalls carefully, her eyes sharp and calculating. Yet, nothing caught her attention—no hidden gems or overlooked treasures. Many of the items were lackluster, and some vendors were clearly

Chapter 181 Chapter 181: Her voice carried a subtle tone of pride, as though Roger’s attention was evidence of her growing importance. Sonya believed Roger cared deeply for her, but she also knew exactly how to handle him. While she entertained his affections now, she secretly thought that once she

Chapter 180 Chapter 180: Jonathan let out a heavy sigh. “I don’t have any other options. I have to find Yelena and ask for her help p> Tatiana hesitated but finally nodded, her reluctance evident. “Fine,” she said, though her tone was far from enthusiastic. Just then, the sound of

Chapter 179 Chapter 179: John’s lips quirked in a faint smile. If Austin really was interested in Yelena, maybe this was a good thing and could finally give Aitana some relief. Tension hung in the air at the Roberts residence. “Honey, what’s wrong? You’ve seemed so distracted these past few

Chapter 178 Chapter 178: Watching Yelena put those troublemakers in their place had been a pure pleasure. He’d always had to tiptoe around those jerks, so seeing someone like Yelena handle them so effortlessly was a bit of a catharsis. “But still, make sure to charge me for the damage.

Chapter 177 Chapter 177: His buddy, clearly furious, lunged to kick Yelena. But she was faster—easily dodging his clumsy attack, she grabbed his arm and twisted it with a sickening crack, forcing a scream from him. “Ugh, let go! You’re breaking my arm!” he wailed. Without hesitation, Yelena gave him

Chapter 176 Chapter 176: “Where exactly are we going? Is there even a decent restaurant around here?” Austin asked, his brows knitting as he glanced at the unfamiliar surroundings. “I’ve got something special in mind for you tonight.” John grinned, his tone full of mystery. Austin sighed, already regretting this

Chapter 175 Chapter 175: Outside, Yelena and Brody emerged into the crisp night air, the fresh breeze a stark contrast to the suffocating, smoky haze of the casino. “That was brutal,” Brody admitted, his voice tinged with guilt. “Yelena, I’m sorry for dragging you into this mess. I didn’t think

Chapter 174 Chapter 174: The crowd gasped. That was a big hand! It looked like Jacob was the clear winner. No wonder he had been so confident. “Sorry, little girl, looks like I win.” Jacob grinned, already reaching for the chips. “Hold on!” Yelena’s voice stopped him, her calm demeanor

Chapter 173 Chapter 173: The new round kicked off, and Jacob’s eyes narrowed in concentration, exuding a quiet confidence that only someone accustomed to winning could have. Yelena, however, remained a picture of composure. After the dealer had shuffled the cards, she barely spared a glance at them before casually

Chapter 172 Chapter 172: She had nothing! No pairs, no straights, no flushes—just five completely unrelated cards. Her hand was abysmal, the kind most players would have discarded without hesitation. The people had expected to see something extraordinary, a hand worthy of such a bold gamble. Instead, they were faced

Chapter 171 Chapter 171: Did she have a pair of Aces? A King-high straight? Or was she simply bluffing? Either way, her hand must be incredible to warrant such a bold gamble—or at least, that was what everyone assumed. The psychological pressure was overwhelming. Jacob, despite his years of experience,

Chapter 170 Chapter 170: But when the dealer laid out the community cards, Yelena’s response was anything but timid. Without hesitation, she pushed forward a towering stack of chips, raising the stakes to five hundred thousand. The room tensed. Players exchanged uneasy glances. This was the same woman who had

Chapter 169 Chapter 169: Everyone expected Yelena to follow this time, but once again, she folded without hesitation, leaving the rest of the table groaning in frustration. Jacob, however, managed to snag a win from his associate’s pot, though Yelena’s chips remained untouched. Irritated by her constant retreats, Jacob finally

Chapter 168 Chapter 168: Each round brought a fresh wave of strategy as players chose to bet, raise, check, or fold based on the cards they held—or the bluff they sold. After all the dust settled and the final bets were placed, the remaining hands were revealed, and the best

Chapter 167 Chapter 167: Yelena’s expression didn’t waver, her voice slicing through the tension with chilling precision. “I’m not interested in your offer,” she said, her tone sharp and unyielding. “Let him go. I’m not known for my patience p> Jacob’s men stiffened, their disbelief quickly turning into irritation. One

Chapter 166 Chapter 166: Upon seeing that the scroll was no longer on the coffee table, her smile widened. It seemed her little scheme would go unnoticed, and there would be no consequences for her actions this time. Yelena arrived at the casino faster than expected. It wasn’t an easy

Chapter 165 Chapter 165: “I have no idea what you’re talking about,” she replied evenly, her words careful. Deflecting was safer than confirming or denying anything outright. “Relax. I mean no harm,” he said, his tone reassuring. “My grandfather happens to be a huge fan of Oaklyn, and I’ve learned

Chapter 164 Chapter 164: She wanted everyone to see Yelena as an uncultured outsider, a far cry from a true, refined lady—something Bella considered herself to be, as the real heiress of the Harris family. But Bella’s plan took an unexpected turn. Humphrey, not one to miss details, pieced things