Chapter 123 Chapter 123: Before long, the car slowed and came to a stop. Austin had chosen a private club along the riverbank. From the outside, it appeared modest, almost inconspicuous. But as Yelena stepped inside, she was taken aback. The interior opened up into a meticulously designed garden. Each
Chapter 122 Chapter 122: Austin’s gaze was unflinching as he replied, “I don’t believe in leaving debts unpaid. And I have questions—questions only you can answer.” His voice carried a quiet authority, one that dismissed any thought of refusal. The murmurs around them grew louder as the crowd’s curiosity reached
Chapter 121 Chapter 121: “Show-off?” Erica blinked in confusion. “Yeah, you know—Colden,” Yelena replied, shrugging as if it were no big deal. But for Erica, it was a huge deal. Her excitement bubbled over as she practically leapt out of her seat. “This is incredible! Yelena, I love you p>
Chapter 120 Chapter 120: “I have no idea, Mom, but I saw it with my own eyes. She was teaching those rich women how to brew tea, and—ugh—she stole the entire show! She’s nothing like the Yelena we knew.” Sonya’s bewilderment mirrored her mother’s. It was as though Yelena had
Chapter 119 Chapter 119: Bella, standing off to the side, was growing more and more bitter with every word of praise. These were the kinds of accolades she had always dreamed of for herself, yet here Yelena was, basking in the spotlight she thought was rightfully hers. Katelyn, too, wore
Chapter 118 Chapter 118: Matilda, seated nearby, looked equally grim. What was supposed to be Sonya’s first successful outing into high society had turned into an utter debacle. Matilda’s reputation felt tarnished by association, especially under the weight of the curious, mocking glances directed their way. While she had introduced
Chapter 117 Chapter 117: “Since you’re so eager for a demonstration, I suppose I could brew some tea for you.” She tilted her head slightly, her tone light but firm. “I hope you’ll watch carefully. And perhaps, afterward, you might even share something with us all.” Her words were gracious.
Chapter 116 Chapter 116: With those few words, Yelena walked toward the stage with graceful, confident steps. The room was silent as all eyes turned to watch her. Sitting down with elegance, Yelena began to speak with poise and assurance. “Good day, ladies. I’m honored to share something about the
Chapter 115 Chapter 115: She had her suspicions the moment Bella handed her the lot with that overly sweet smile. There was something off about it—Yelena was certain Bella had set a trap. After all, Bella’s last attempt at the resort had backfired, so she was clearly up to something
Chapter 114 Chapter 114: “What I’m doing here has nothing to do with you,” Yelena replied coolly, her tone detached as if she were swatting away an annoying fly. “Humph, just a friendly warning. If you so much as break a cup here, you wouldn’t be able to pay for
Chapter 113 Chapter 113: For the affluent women of Eighfast, such events weren’t just about the material things they were enjoying; they were a stage to radiate sophistication and uphold their air of cultured grace. Matilda, effortlessly mingling, was deep in conversation, while Sonya lingered nearby, her interest waning. This
Chapter 112 Chapter 112: Matilda had no qualms about Sonya, who was sweet, obedient, and knew how to flatter, which pleased Matilda immensely. The Roberts Group was no small fish, and it would all one day fall into Sonya’s hands. If Sonya married Roger, the Ellis family would eventually claim
Chapter 111 Chapter 111: When Donna and her daughters entered, all eyes turned toward them. People instantly made their way over, eager to chat and make an impression. Bella, ever accustomed to such attention, was quick to navigate through the crowd. She spotted Amanda and Madonna and joined them, and
Chapter 110 Chapter 110: “Alright, you take it easy,” Donna said, her voice laced with sympathy. “If you need anything, don’t hesitate to tell us.” What was supposed to be a relaxing getaway for the family had turned into a nightmare. No one could have predicted it would all unravel
Chapter 109 Chapter 109: All three glasses had looked identical, and the way Yelena had handed the drugged one to Bella had seemed perfectly natural at the time. How had Yelena figured it out? Bella had been told the drug was colorless and smelled faintly fruity, which was why she
Chapter 108 Chapter 108: Yelena’s gaze flickered toward the door, her suggestion as cool as a breeze. “There’s noise inside. Why not open the door and find out p> Katelyn’s face clouded over as realization struck like a bolt from the blue. The Harris family had always upheld their moral
Chapter 107 Chapter 107: Bella, still disoriented, stumbled over something and landed face-first onto the bed. Before she could gather her wits, a weight pressed down on her, pinning her in place. Something felt off—dangerously so—but her muddled mind struggled to make sense of it, as if she were grasping
Chapter 106 Chapter 106: She’d expected Yelena to be clever, but this time, there was no escape for her. But as Bella moved to follow, the strange heat she was feeling only grew more intense. Her body felt like it was burning, and the discomfort was impossible to ignore. What
Chapter 105 Chapter 105: Bernice, her heart still racing, shot Yelena a sharp look. “Please, pay closer attention next time! You almost gave me a heart attack p> “People with a clear conscience have nothing to fear,” Yelena, unfazed, tilted her head slightly and said coolly. She then took a
Chapter 104 Chapter 104: Bella glanced at Yelena, whose eyes were closed in peaceful repose, and decided to speak up. “Yelena, there’s some freshly squeezed juice here. You should try it. It’s a mix of the best fruits—super delicious p> As she spoke, she subtly rotated the tray, positioning one