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,
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