Chapter 428 Chapter 428: Yelena felt a comforting warmth spread through her chest, like the soothing flow of a gentle stream. She said to Hugh, “It’s fine. I’m not the one in the wrong here. If anyone needs support, it’s her, not me p> “As long as you’re fine.” Hugh
Chapter 427 Chapter 427: Jonathan’s frustration boiled over. “Why wouldn’t the school give you your diploma?” he barked, his voice rising as if daring the administrative director to answer. The administrative director remained composed, though a flicker of disdain crossed his face. The nerve of these people! After everything, they
Chapter 426 Chapter 426: Her husband was, after all, the head of a publicly listed company, and she’d seen things. She wasn’t one to fall for such petty tricks. Tatiana grabbed the administrative director’s phone without so much as a glance in his direction. After a brief look, her hand
Chapter 425 Chapter 425: Yelena let out a soft sigh, as if she had expected nothing less. “Believe whatever helps you sleep at night,” she said coldly, turning to the administrative director. “Have the police been called p> The administrative director nodded grimly. “Yes, they’re on their way p> “Perfect,”
Chapter 424 Chapter 424: Sonya stammered, her face drained of color, and her lips moved soundlessly. “Seize her!” The administrative director’s command echoed, sharp and authoritative. The crowd responded immediately, closing in on Sonya with an almost choreographed precision, cutting off any route of escape. Sonya’s face turned ghostly pale,
Chapter 423 Chapter 423: Yelena, noticing them, quickly stepped aside to make room. Sonya, however, too focused on her pursuit, failed to notice the approaching staff. Before anyone could warn her, she collided directly with the heavy speaker. The sudden impact sent the equipment toppling to the floor with a
Chapter 422 Chapter 422: Meanwhile, Sonya sat still, her gaze fixed on the masked violinist. There was something about her—a sense of familiarity that tugged at her memory. She frowned, searching her thoughts, trying to place where she’d seen this woman before. Yet, the answer eluded her, lingering just out
Chapter 421 Chapter 421: Austin still remembered the way Yelena’s fingers danced across the strings, the hauntingly beautiful sound that seemed to hang in the air long after she’d finished. “I hope you do well,” Austin said, his voice soft but sincere. Then, after a brief pause, he added, “If
Chapter 420 Chapter 420: Yelena’s lips twitched, her demeanor thawing slightly. “Alright,” she said after a pause. Hugh’s relief was subtle but palpable. He had prepared a slew of arguments to convince her, but he hadn’t expected her to yield so easily. That they were now unnecessary was an unexpected
Chapter 419 Chapter 419: “That was the president earlier, Mr. Wilson, wasn’t it?” Austin asked, his eyes lingering on Yelena, curiosity evident in his tone. “He didn’t give you any trouble, did he p> Yelena shook her head, her voice steady and composed. “No trouble at all. He actually wanted
Chapter 418 Chapter 418: The sheer bluntness of Hugh’s remark caught him off guard, and his amused chuckles filled the air. Monica, already fuming, whirled on him. “John, what’s so funny?” she snapped. “You see me in trouble, and you think it’s a joke p> Monica glared at him, her
Chapter 417 Chapter 417: As Yelena moved toward the entrance, Brody gave her a small wave and departed. He knew Yelena’s usual aversion to public events; such invitations had always been sent to the company, but she typically ignored them. It was unusual for her to actually show interest and
Chapter 416 Chapter 416: Monica’s words seemed considerate, but her insincerity was evident—she simply wanted Yelena gone. “Yelena p> However, Monica was a step too late, as Austin and John had already made their way over. Yelena felt a piercing gaze on her and looked up, meeting Austin’s intense stare.
Chapter 415 Chapter 415: Reluctantly, she stepped aside, allowing a clear path forward. John and Austin exchanged a brief glance, both puzzled by Monica’s unusual behavior. Monica glanced over her shoulder to confirm that Yelena was indeed gone. Relieved, her spirits lifted, and she headed towards the auditorium with a
Chapter 414 Chapter 414: Yelena sighed, still unmoved. But Erica’s relentless pleading, paired with a dramatic puppy-eyed look, eventually wore her down. “Fine,” Yelena relented, her tone heavy with reluctance. Erica grinned triumphantly, grabbing Yelena’s hand and all but dragging her toward the auditorium. Inside, Monica stood near the stage,
Chapter 413 Chapter 413: He had always intended to delegate such drudgery to someone else—ideally, new members to the team like Yelena and Erica. This time, the burden fell on Yelena since she offered to help. He nodded at her and stepped aside. Yelena settled into the chair, rolled up
Chapter 412 Chapter 412: He thought Yelena’s kind gesture of treating him to a meal must mean she was counting on his help for something important. Much to his surprise, Yelena threw him a curveball. “No, we’re done,” she said bluntly, her tone as sharp as ever. Erica, sensing a
Chapter 411 Chapter 411: Erica noticed his frustrated expression, as though he was on the verge of losing control, and wondered if someone had offended him. Yelena stepped in with a playful tone. “Corbett, could it be that you’re upset because the food we brought for you isn’t to your
Chapter 410 Chapter 410: Yelena gave the papers a once-over, and then settled in, calmly beginning to guide Erica through the chaos. At first, Erica struggled to keep up, but with Yelena’s patient explanations, the fog started to lift. “This is actually so easy,” Erica whispered in disbelief, her jaw
Chapter 409 Chapter 409: He motioned for Yelena and Erica to follow, leading them out of the office. As soon as the door closed behind them, Corbett turned to the girls, his voice low but calm. “Professor Hoffman is strict, no doubt about it. You’ll get used to him eventually.