Chapter 157
Chapter 157:
They climbed into the car and set off toward their destination. Their journey ended at a grand, historical mansion nestled in the suburbs—the Sugden family residence, a symbol of tradition and prestige in Eighfast. The Sugden family commanded great respect in Eighfast, with their business empire spanning diverse industries and forging countless partnerships. Unsurprisingly, their celebration drew a sizable crowd of notable guests.
The driveway of the Sugden residence was lined with sleek luxury cars, a testament to the wealth and status of the guests arriving. Once Yelena and Bella exited the car, the driver smoothly moved off to find a parking spot nearby.
Yelena took in the steady stream of people entering the mansion—many of them faces she recognized from the upper echelons of society. They approached the entrance, where security greeted them with a polite but firm request. “Miss, your invitation, please p>
Yelena handed over her invitation without hesitation. The guard skimmed it briefly before nodding and letting them pass. Bella, ever the observant one, marveled at the mansion’s opulence as they stepped inside. The grounds were a symphony of beauty—fountains, galleries, and exotic plants created a garden of elegance.
Soon, Bella spotted a familiar face and was swept away into conversation, eager to mingle with her circle. She considered the scene that was about to unfold and, sensing that it would draw attention, decided to step aside for a moment to avoid raising any suspicion.
Not far off was the gift registration area, where staff were diligently cataloging the presents brought by the guests. Yelena, carrying the long box, made her way toward the registration area.
The person in charge appeared to be the family butler, who oversaw everything with a friendly, welcoming smile. As Yelena neared, a server, rushing by, accidentally brushed against her arm. The gift box hit the floor with a soft thud, its lid popping open in the process.
𝖋𝖔𝖗 𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖔𝖓𝖌𝖊𝖗 𝖘𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖈𝖊: ⸰co⸰m
Yelena hurried to retrieve it, but as she picked up the box, her eyes widened in shock—inside was just a single piece of paper. She frowned, confused. Why on earth would there be only a piece of paper?
Quickly, she snatched it up, her gaze darting over the paper. The word “Die” was scrawled in bold, ominous letters. A chill ran down Yelena’s spine. What was going on here? This was completely outrageous!
Was this some kind of cruel joke?
Yelena’s eyes scanned the room, but no one was in sight. Without a moment’s hesitation, she shoved the paper into her pocket. This was insane! There was no way Cayson, who had stressed the importance of the Sugden family partnership, would send such a toxic gift. That word on the paper… it was malicious, downright venomous.
Yelena felt a wave of relief that she’d caught it before it reached the intended person. Had she delivered it, their partnership with the Sugden family might have gone up in smoke. It was clear someone had meddled with the gift, but whether it happened before or after the gift was sent to her, she couldn’t say.
But right now, Yelena had no time to dwell on it. She needed to figure out how to handle the mess. And quick.
The butler, who’d been watching from nearby, raised an eyebrow, clearly puzzled. Yelena swiftly tucked the paper away and walked to the side, hoping to regain her composure.
The butler, still perplexed, was left wondering why the young lady hadn’t moved forward with her delivery as expected. He thought he saw only a piece of paper fall out of the box earlier, but he couldn’t see what was written on it due to the distance.