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 Bernice soon joined the group too.
Yelena, on the other hand, lingered beside Donna, her face an unreadable mask. She seemed uninterested in the event, as if every passing second was a wasted opportunity to be elsewhere—perhaps in the lab, where she preferred the quiet, methodical pace of research.
But despite Yelena’s indifference, she had unwittingly piqued the curiosity of others.
Her outfit today was bold, an attention-grabbing mix of elegance and edge, and it did not go unnoticed.
At tonight’s soiree, the high-society ladies dazzled in formal gowns, each more graceful than the last. While the dresses came in a variety of styles, they were mostly soft-hued, embodying elegance at its finest.
Yelena, however, stole the spotlight. Her dress, a stunning creation in shades of blue and white, fell just below the knee. Satin embroidered with large silver orchids gave the fabric a luxurious, refined feel. The dress, paired with her graceful figure, enhanced Yelena’s effortlessly fresh and sophisticated aura.
As she entered the room, the other young women couldn’t help but glance at her with a mix of admiration and envy. They knew who she was. Yelena had been adopted by the nouveau riche Roberts family. A family that, by all appearances, lacked the pedigree and prestige of old money. Yet, here stood a woman who carried herself with the grace and poise of royalty. Though she kept a bit of distance from others, her demeanor was beyond reproach.
And then there was her future. With her beauty, intelligence, and impeccable charm, it wasn’t hard to imagine why wealthy families would covet a marriage connection with the Harris family. Some of the more ambitious ladies with sons the same age had already set their sights on Yelena, hoping to make an impression that might just pave the way for an alliance.
It was a golden opportunity, one that might never come around again. Everyone stole another quick glance, but noticing that Donna wasn’t showing the slightest interest in marrying her daughter off anytime soon, they quickly dampened their hopes. After all, there was no hurry; they had ample time to familiarize themselves with each other.
With that, they drifted back into their conversations, the buzz of chatter filling the air once more.
The hotel, nestled beside hot springs at the back, was the perfect setting, infusing the atmosphere with a warm, lively charm. Just then, an announcement echoed through the room, “Mrs. Ellis has arrived p>
The Ellis family was a household name in Eighfast, and Matilda Ellis, Roger’s mother, was known for frequenting the company of high-society ladies. Whether it was over coffee or a game of cards, she was always part of the social scene. Naturally, she wasn’t about to miss this event.
But this time, Matilda had brought along someone new—Sonya. Sonya, who had never set foot in such exclusive gatherings, was stepping into a world that felt a million miles away from her own.
The Roberts family, despite their recent wealth, were still looked down upon by the old-money crowd, who regarded them with thinly veiled disdain. The Roberts couldn’t quite crack the upper echelons of society. Yet, with the recent marriage alliance between the Roberts and Ellis families, Matilda was determined to introduce Sonya to her circle.