Chapter 143 Chapter 143: Donna’s features softened as she watched Yelena eating, the fondness in her gaze unmistakable. “If you like it so much, Yelena, I’ll have the chef prepare more tomorrow p> “Thanks, Mom p> Yelena’s warm smile felt like a dagger twisting in Bella’s chest. The scene unfolding
Chapter 142 Chapter 142: Bella, feeling unjustly hurt, blinked back the tears. “I’m fine. But Yelena p> Yelena glanced at her, then nonchalantly lifted the tablecloth, exposing the scene underneath for everyone to see. With a sweet, almost too-innocent smile, Yelena feigned regret. “Bella, I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean
Chapter 141 Chapter 141: The concert wrapped up flawlessly, leaving everyone buzzing with excitement. The audience was left wanting more, craving the next performance. Many fans were already hoping Colden would announce more shows—at least two or three more dates to feed their hunger for his music. With the concert
Chapter 140 Chapter 140: Bella was on the verge of a breakdown, her mind racing as she tried to piece it all together. In a panic, Bella scrambled to delete the post, but it was already far too late. The views had skyrocketed into the tens of thousands, and worse
Chapter 139 Chapter 139: But Colden wasn’t ordinary; his star power cast a long shadow. Settling on her bed, Yelena powered up her computer, fingers flying over the keys as she delved into her work. A short while later, she shut it down with a satisfied click. The school forum
Chapter 138 Chapter 138: Bernice, glued to her phone, gasped audibly. “Bella, look! The IDs on the website—they’ve all been replaced with real names. Yours is right there at the top p> Bella’s face drained of color. “What? How can that be?” Her hands shook as she checked her phone.
Chapter 137 Chapter 137: The frenzy was unstoppable, the digital storm swirling with gossip, speculation, and outrage. Each comment on the post seemed sharper than the one before, laced with venom and judgment. Within an hour, the post skyrocketed to the top of trending topics, propelled by Colden’s immense popularity.
Chapter 136 Chapter 136: Bella was already snapping pictures of Colden and Yelena, capturing every moment of their intimate exchange. Normally, Yelena would have picked up on someone watching her, but she was so engrossed in her conversation with Colden today that she let her guard down. Plus, since the
Chapter 135 Chapter 135: As Colden and Yelena continued to enjoy their time inside the cafe, Bella and Bernice had stepped out of their car and were on a mission to track down Colden’s vehicle. This part of town was always bustling, and they’d only caught a glimpse of the
Chapter 134 Chapter 134: Elsewhere, Colden was driving himself to the cafe, opting to forgo his usual entourage. Today wasn’t about the glamour or fanfare—it was about catching up with an old friend. As he stopped at a red light, Bella and Bernice, walking along the sidewalk, spotted him. Bella
Chapter 133 Chapter 133: “Perfect. See you then,” Colden replied, his enthusiasm practically spilling through the phone. “Just one thing,” Yelena added, her tone light but firm. “Keep it low-key. No grand entrances, no unnecessary attention p> Colden chuckled, the sound warm and easy. “Got it. Don’t worry. I’ll be
Chapter 132 Chapter 132: “Well?” Yelena asked, arching an eyebrow as she held the bear up for Bella to see. “Is this enough proof for you p> Bella’s eyes bore into Yelena, watching her every move, waiting for any hint of redness, irritation, or discomfort. Yet, as the seconds ticked
Chapter 131 Chapter 131: Scars. The word sent a shiver down Bella’s spine, her face draining of color. She hovered her hands just above her skin, trembling with the effort to resist scratching. At the hospital, the doctor confirmed their fears. It was indeed an allergic reaction. The doctor decided
Chapter 130 Chapter 130: Once inside, Bella held the bear up, marveling at its delicate details and flawless design. How on earth did Yelena even get her hands on something like this? Could Yelena possibly be a diamond-tier Mode Vogue member? Impossible! Even Bella herself didn’t have that membership card.
Chapter 129 Chapter 129: With deliberate calmness, Yelena reached into the drawer and pulled out a small, exquisite brown teddy bear. It was soft, plump, and impossibly fluffy—a rare limited-edition piece from Mode Vogue, the coveted brand that collectors would pay handsomely for. Yelena had once attached it to her
Chapter 128 Chapter 128: Yelena’s words detonated like a bomb in the room. “What? Austin?” Everyone’s eyes widened, jaws practically hitting the floor. No one had seen that coming. Bella, too, was stunned. Her nails dug into her palms, and her teeth sank into her lower lip as anger simmered
Chapter 127 Chapter 127: After dinner, Austin drove Yelena home. To them, it was just a casual dinner between friends, but at the Harris household, it ignited a storm, as though Yelena had committed an unthinkable transgression. The moment Yelena stepped into the house, a porcelain cup came hurtling toward
Chapter 126 Chapter 126: His mouth opened slightly in disbelief. “What the hell is going on p> Finally, unable to contain himself, he pushed back his chair and stood abruptly. “Is this really happening? I don’t even do anything bad—well, maybe flirt a little. But do I really deserve p>
Chapter 125 Chapter 125: Yelena maintained an innocent expression as she replied, “If you believe it, it’s true p> If not, well, this is just an accident then. Austin’s sharp eye caught the faintest glint of mischief in Yelena’s gaze. He chuckled under his breath. “Indeed, it’s wiser to offend
Chapter 124 Chapter 124: “John Bowen,” John said smoothly, flashing a polished smile as he extended his hand. “Pleasure to meet you p> Yelena responded with a composed nod, her voice even. “Nice to meet you too.” Her expression remained unreadable, a quiet reserve cloaking her presence. For a moment,