Chapter 307
Chapter 307:
“Alright, then,” Callum said with a nod. “I’ll arrange for a designer to handle the decor. You can pick out the style you prefer p>
“Okay!” Yelena agreed with a gentle nod.
Callum’s tone turned thoughtful as he added, “The decoration process will probably take a while. By then, you’ll have graduated. If you ever feel like having your own space, you can spend a few days there p>
Donna perked up, a sudden thought crossing her mind. “Oh, that’s right! Both of you are interning this year and will graduate next year. Have you decided what your plans are after that p>
Before Yelena could respond, Callum interjected eagerly. “You can join the family company, of course,” he said firmly. The idea of his beloved daughter facing challenges in another workplace was inconceivable.
“With the way things work these days, it’s all about connections. I won’t have you struggling unnecessarily p>
Yelena nodded, her voice composed but noncommittal. “We’ll see when the time comes p>
Bella sat quietly, watching the exchange, her chest tightening with envy. The villa was yet another extravagant gesture from Callum—a grand symbol of his unwavering devotion to Yelena.
Bella couldn’t help but compare. On her birthdays, she’d received beautiful jewelry, designer handbags—lavish gifts by most standards, but nothing remotely comparable to a villa.
Bella’s heart churned with bitterness. It was painfully clear to her—Callum’s favoritism for his biological daughter was as glaring as the lavish villa he’d just gifted her.
The sourness deepened, brewing into a toxic resolve. If Yelena were out of the picture, life would be far simpler, Bella thought, the seed of a devious plan taking root in her mind.
𝖂𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊 𝖎𝖙 𝖘𝖙𝖆𝖗𝖙𝖊𝖉:
But for now, she masked her true feelings and focused on the conversation. “Dad, I’d like to intern in the design department,” she said brightly, injecting enthusiasm into her tone.
Callum looked up, surprised. “The design department p>
“Isn’t that completely unrelated to your major?” Free.
“No, Dad,” Bella explained with a charming smile. “Design has always been my passion. I even pursued it as a second major in college. I’d love the chance to work in that field p>
Bella’s statement wasn’t a lie—her interest in design was genuine. More importantly, she knew Harris Group’s design department was prestigious. If she could secure a position there, it would pave the way for her ultimate goal—managing the department someday.
Cayson already oversaw other branches of the company, but Bella had her eyes firmly set on design. She refused to be a decorative, clueless princess.
With Yelena’s return to the Harris family, Bella felt the pressure to assert herself more than ever. She couldn’t afford to falter now.
Callum nodded thoughtfully. “Alright. If that’s what you’re passionate about, you can join the design department p>
Before Bella could savor her small victory, Donna turned to Yelena with a smile. “Yelena, I’ve noticed all those design sketches on your desk. You have quite the talent! If you’re interested, why don’t you join Bella in the design department? The two of you can support each other p>
Bella froze. Her smile faltered as her stomach dropped.
What the hell? What did Yelena know about design? Bella had never seen her produce a single sketch worth noting. Donna must have been utterly delusional to believe that Yelena’s random doodles—if they even deserved to be called that—were a sign of talent or design knowledge.
The idea was almost laughable. Creating real, professional design sketches was no small feat. She had no intention of letting Yelena join the design department, where her own ambitions were taking root.