Chapter 179
Chapter 179:
John’s lips quirked in a faint smile. If Austin really was interested in Yelena, maybe this was a good thing and could finally give Aitana some relief.
Tension hung in the air at the Roberts residence.
“Honey, what’s wrong? You’ve seemed so distracted these past few days. Is work giving you trouble?” Tatiana’s voice was laced with concern, though beneath it lay an unmistakable thread of self-interest.
Business affairs were a world she deliberately avoided, preferring instead the simplicity of retail therapy and social outings.
But recently, Jonathan had curbed her spending, a move she found both frustrating and suspicious.
His distance also gnawed at her, planting the seed of an unpleasant thought. Could he be having an affair?
“Trouble? Of course, it’s giving me trouble! The company is on the verge of collapse. Without funds, we’re finished.” Jonathan’s voice was sharp, cutting through her musings. The grim expression on her husband’s face froze her in place. Tatiana had never seen him like this—so defeated, so visibly burdened.
The weight of his words then pressed down on her, and for the first time, genuine worry flickered across her mind.
What would happen to her if the Roberts family went bankrupt?
Life without wealth was unfathomable. Tatiana had long grown accustomed to luxury, to a life where hardship was a distant concept reserved for others. The idea of losing it all was a nightmare she wasn’t prepared to face.
“Is it really that bad?” she asked, her voice faltering as she frowned.
Jonathan let out a bitter, humorless laugh, his frustration boiling over. “You’re only realizing this now? All you do is waste money without a second thought. Do you even understand how close we are to losing everything? Your spending habits are part of the problem p>
Jonathan rubbed his temples, the exhaustion etched on his face—evidently at his wit’s end with her.
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Jonathan’s thoughts churned as he replayed the scene from that day at the DY Group.
Yelena’s calm confidence had stood out, and the possibility that she knew someone influential gnawed at him. If there was even a chance she could help, it was worth pursuing.
He turned to Tatiana with urgency. “Have you seen Yelena lately p>
Tatiana wrinkled her nose in disdain, her irritation evident. “Why are you even bringing up that girl? She’s a walking jinx. Whenever I see her, I steer clear. Why would I ever go near her p>
“We need her. She might know someone senior at DY Group. Even if it’s a slim chance, it’s one we have to take.” Jonathan’s tone grew sharper, his patience thinning.
Tatiana gave him a disbelieving look, her eyebrows arching. “You’re serious? Yelena? Please. She’s a nobody from some tiny village. How could she possibly know anyone important? You’re being ridiculous p>
“I’m not!” Jonathan snapped, his frustration bubbling over. “I saw it myself. She was at their office, walking around like she owned the place. The receptionist even admitted she was a friend of someone high up.” He’d spent days trying to confirm what he’d witnessed, only to hit dead ends at every turn.
It was maddening, but he couldn’t shake the certainty of what he’d seen.
“You’re sure about this? Yelena’s only ever worked as a waitress in some high-end places, but that’s it. I think you’ve got the wrong information p>
Tatiana gave him a disbelieving look, her eyebrows furrowing.