Chapter 304
Chapter 304:
“Fine,” Sonya bit out, her mind already spinning with schemes. Once she secured her place as Mrs. Ellis, she vowed, Yelena would regret ever crossing her.
The Roberts family made their way into the private room, their footsteps steady with anticipation.
The Ellis family had gone all out, reserving an expansive hall to host the banquet, a clear display of their social stature.
As the Roberts stepped inside, they were met with the lively hum of conversation. Guests were already mingling, their laughter and chatter filling the air.
Roger, sharp-eyed and ever-attentive, spotted them instantly. Striding over with a warm smile, he greeted them. “Ah, there you are p>
“Indeed! Now, where’s your grandmother? We’d like to wish her a happy birthday before the festivities sweep her away,” Jonathan replied, his voice tinged with satisfaction.
Roger, charming and lean, was every bit the golden boy. His background only amplified his appeal.
The Ellis family was a powerhouse in Eighfast, and with Sonya’s future tied to theirs, the Roberts knew their days of worry were numbered.
“Grandma’s just over there,” Roger said, gesturing across the room. “Let me take you to her p>
His tone brimmed with enthusiasm, but it was his lingering gaze on Sonya that spoke volumes. She looked radiant tonight, and it seemed to set his heart racing. Sonya, blushing faintly, bit her lip and murmured, “Hello, Roger p>
“Come along. Grandma’s been eager to meet you, Sonya,” Roger said, his tone more animated than usual.
Even Sonya noticed the shift in Roger’s demeanor—there was a spark of something new, something tender. Perhaps, she mused, he was finally falling for her. The thought made her heart flutter with quiet delight.
The evening belonged to Janelle, and the room buzzed with well-wishers surrounding the Ellis matriarch, each eager to offer their congratulations. As the crowd thinned, Roger led the Roberts family to his grandmother.
Janelle sat regally at the head of the table, her dark red dress draped elegantly, her necklace catching the light with every movement. Her face was a picture of warmth, and her spirits soared on this celebratory evening. As Roger approached with the Roberts family in tow, Janelle’s smile brightened, her eyes twinkling with anticipation. The thought of meeting her prospective granddaughter-in-law filled her with delight.
But as the family drew closer, Janelle’s radiant expression faltered. Her smile stiffened, and then disappeared altogether, replaced by a deep furrow in her brow. For a moment, she doubted her own vision. Could it really be them? The mother and daughter who had once turned a blind eye when she fell and was asking for their help?
Roger, blissfully unaware of his grandmother’s sudden change in demeanor, stepped forward, his grin as cheerful as ever. “Grandma, Sonya is here! And these are Mr. and Mrs. Roberts,” he announced warmly, gesturing toward the family.
Sonya, shy but eager to leave a good impression, flashed a demure smile and said, “Hello, Granny. I—.” But when her gaze met Janelle’s, her composure shattered. Recognition struck like lightning, and her jaw dropped in stunned disbelief.
Sonya’s face turned ghostly pale the moment her eyes landed on Janelle.
No, it couldn’t be. This had to be some kind of mistake. What were the odds? How could fate be so cruel as to bring her face-to-face with the elderly woman from that day?
The very same woman she had walked past without offering a hand!
A cold tremor coursed through Sonya’s body, leaving her trembling uncontrollably.
She couldn’t believe her eyes—the frail woman she had ignored was now seated right before her, calm and poised.
And worse yet, she was Roger’s grandmother.
Sonya’s stomach churned with regret. Why hadn’t she stopped? Why hadn’t she helped her up?
Had she known who Janelle was, she would never have acted so callously. She would have been attentive, helpful, even deferential. But now, it was too late. Her thoughts spiraled, the weight of her mistake growing heavier by the second. Did Janelle recognize her?
What if she did?