Chapter 154
Chapter 154:
It didn’t take long to find it, sitting prominently in the living room. The box appeared pristine, its seals untouched, which reassured her. Without a word, she picked it up and carried it to her room, satisfied that everything was in order.
From her vantage point, Bella watched Yelena’s every move, her heart swelling with satisfaction.
Later that evening, the topic unexpectedly surfaced during dinner. Callum, ever the composed figure, spoke up in his usual casual manner.
“Yelena,” he said, glancing her way. “Cayson mentioned he asked you to represent him at a birthday party and deliver a gift p>
Yelena nodded, her tone calm and measured. “That’s right. He’s already prepared the gift, and it arrived earlier today. I’ll deliver it tomorrow p>
Bella’s pulse quickened at Yelena’s response. So that was what the package was for—a birthday gift. She stole a glance at Yelena, her gaze laced with hidden mischief.
Bella’s thoughts swirled with excitement as she pieced together the scenario. A formal birthday banquet, a prestigious gathering—and Yelena delivering her “special” gift. The thought of the recipient’s reaction filled Bella with mischievous glee. It was bound to be spectacular, and the urge to witness the chaos firsthand grew too strong to resist.
Bella glanced around the table, her expression a careful blend of sweetness and innocence. “Dad, Yelena, I’d really like to come too. It would be nice to experience something new p>
Her words were calculated, but the sincerity in her tone was convincing enough to catch Callum’s attention. Callum’s brows lifted in surprise as Bella rarely made such requests. “Alright, Bella. You can come with your sister tomorrow p>
“Really? Thank you so much, Dad!” Bella exclaimed, her voice warm and grateful.
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Her father’s soft spot for her had worked like a charm. He could never resist indulging her, especially when she played the part of the sweet, unassuming daughter.
Yelena frowned subtly, her sharp instincts kicking in. Bella was up to something—she could feel it. In Yelena’s experience, Bella’s name was practically synonymous with trouble. Wherever Bella went, disorder and drama seemed to follow.
It wasn’t that Yelena was overly critical, but since her return, Bella had done little to prove otherwise. However, with Callum already agreeing, Yelena saw no point in objecting. She chose to stay quiet, keeping her thoughts to herself.
After dinner, Bella retreated to her room, her mind swirling with irritation. A nagging thought surfaced—what about Jacob? He was supposed to handle Yelena by now, but there she was, still perfectly fine, even smug.
What had gone wrong?
Locking her door, Bella quickly dialed Jacob’s number. He answered almost immediately.
“Jacob, have you got any updates for me?” Bella demanded, her voice tinged with frustration and urgency.
There was a pause on the other end before Jacob’s voice came through, low and measured. “That girl… she was no ordinary girl. I lost three guys because of her! Who the hell is she?” He hadn’t believed the reports at first, chalking it up to incompetence. But his men had insisted—Yelena was no novice.
Her composure, precision, and sheer skill left no doubt she was anything but ordinary. After all, his men weren’t amateurs. They were skilled fighters. Yet she took them all down—calmly and efficiently.