Chapter 23 Chapter 23: The idea was laughable, bordering on delusional. How could Donna possibly be cured by someone like her? “I’ll be waiting eagerly, then,” Bella said, her tone laced with biting sarcasm and thinly veiled doubt. Yelena glanced at Bella, her expression unreadable, and chose not to dignify
Chapter 22 Chapter 22: As Yelena sat down, Bella, perched nearby, shot a sour glance at the scene. Bella had never seen Donna make anything by herself. In their household, meals were always prepared by servants, meticulously prepared and served without Donna lifting a finger. Donna had always been delicate,
Chapter 21 Chapter 21: Nearby, Sonya clutched her still-swollen cheek, her panic bubbling over into her voice. “Mom, what do we do now? What’s going to happen to us p> Jonathan seemed utterly deflated, his spirit shattered under the weight of their crumbling reality. His voice was hollow as he
Chapter 20 Chapter 20: Who could have orchestrated such a betrayal? Only the Roberts family had known about that night. As the pieces fell into place, the truth became clear—he had been deliberately set up. Fueled by anger and a need for answers, Brett wasted no time. Determined to expose
Chapter 19 Chapter 19: Tatiana rushed to Jonathan, her voice laden with urgency. “Honey, what’s going on? What happened p> Jonathan’s expression was grim, his jaw tightening. “Brett White called and p> Before he could finish the rest of his sentence, his voice was drowned out by the screech of
Chapter 18 Chapter 18: Tatiana froze, her blood running cold. The sheer urgency in his tone struck her like a thunderclap. Her grip on the phone faltered, and she barely caught it before it slipped from her hand. Something had happened? What could that be? Yelena surveyed the commotion with
Chapter 17 Chapter 17: “Do you know what brand this is?” she asked, her tone cool but razor-sharp. “This is a Moda Style limited edition coat. The cash you threw at me wouldn’t even cover a few stitches of it p> Tatiana rolled her eyes, laughing disdainfully. “Limited edition? From
Chapter 16 Chapter 16: Every stitch, every curve of the fabric, carried a memory of her parents’ care and pride. It wasn’t just clothing; it was a piece of her story, something she had cherished deeply. Yelena stared at the spreading blotches, her fingers brushing the fabric as if to
Chapter 15 Chapter 15: Its fifth floor, dedicated to high-end fashion, boasted boutiques carrying the most coveted international brands. Yelena stepped off the elevator and made her way to Moda Style, one of the most talked-about boutiques on the floor. Moda Style, though a relatively new name in the fashion
Chapter 14 Chapter 14: Now, as the days slipped away, Austin’s resolve hardened. The toxin lay dormant for now, but its threat loomed. At that moment, the door to his hospital room swung open, and Jarrod Robinson, Austin’s attending physician, strode in. A set of medical reports rested in his
Chapter 13 Chapter 13: Bella froze, her eyes widening as the words sank in. A black credit card with no limit? He had never so much as mentioned it to her before, and now, without a moment’s hesitation, he had handed one to Yelena. And a grand banquet to introduce
Chapter 12 Chapter 12: Masking her irritation with a thoughtful expression, Bella said, “Mom, Kheley University doesn’t admit students based on connections. The last person who tried to force their way in faced severe backlash—there were even rumors it drove them to the brink of depression. I’m just worried that
Chapter 11 Chapter 11: The Roberts family’s investigation, it seemed, had been woefully lacking in accuracy. As the evening unfolded, Bella’s discontent simmered beneath her composed facade. She leaned forward, her expression one of feigned sincerity. “Yelena, you should eat more. I’m sure you’ve rarely had the chance to enjoy
Chapter 10 Chapter 10: How had Yelena found herself entangled with yet another troublesome sister? Before Yelena could respond, Donna’s voice cut through the tension, calm yet assertive. “Bella, what are you implying? You are every bit as much a part of this family as Yelena. We’ve only just found
Chapter 9 Chapter 9: Donna, regaining her composure, took over the introductions with a warm smile. “Yelena, this is Bella, our adopted daughter. From now on, she’s your younger sister. Your brother, Cayson, is overseas on business, but he’ll be back soon. And your grandmother is on a retreat and
Chapter 8 Chapter 8: He paused, his tone softening as he continued. “Mr. Harris’ roots are in Phurg. Decades ago, he and Mrs. Harris returned there to pay respects to their ancestors. It was during that trip that you were born in a local hospital. But tragedy struck—circumstances beyond their
Chapter 7 Chapter 7: Yelena stood up. “Since your men are here now, I’ll be on my way,” she said briskly, already turning to leave. “Miss,” Austin called after her, his tone softer now. “At least tell me your name, so I can repay your kindness p> “That won’t be
Chapter 6 Chapter 6: “Don’t be afraid, sweetheart,” one of the men sneered, his tone mocking as his gaze lingered on her. “Once we deal with this guy, we’ll take real good care of you. Whatever your pretty little heart desires—it’ll all be yours p> Yelena didn’t flinch. Her eyes,
Chapter 5 Chapter 5: She slumped into her seat, exhaling deeply, her lips curling into a smile of satisfaction. In her mind, the family was finally rid of an unwelcome burden. Yelena walked out into the crisp evening air, the villa shrinking behind her. Her phone buzzed in her pocket,
Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Calmly, she bent down and picked up the bracelet, letting its brilliance glint in the light. Without a word, she approached Sonya, holding the clasp up to her face. “Take a good look,” Yelena said, her voice cool and composed. “Read what’s engraved here p> Sonya’s