Chapter 309
Chapter 309:
Callum paused, his sharp gaze recognizing Gordon. With his usual composed demeanor, he replied, “Mr. Ellis, the pleasure is mine. What a coincidence to cross paths here tonight p>
“Yes, Mr. Harris. Today is my mother’s birthday, so we had a little celebration here,” Gordon replied, his voice brimming with excitement.
It wasn’t every day Gordon got to meet Callum, let alone exchange words with him. This was an opportunity to make an impression—a chance he wasn’t about to waste. Callum’s eyes shifted to Janelle, and his expression softened with polite courtesy. “Mrs. Ellis, a very happy birthday to you,” he said with a gracious smile.
Janelle beamed, her grin spreading ear to ear.
She wasn’t blind to the significance of a Harris extending her such regard. The Harris family’s prestige was something she deeply admired, and Callum’s acknowledgment felt like an honor.
As she savored the moment, her gaze drifted to Yelena. Could this young woman be the Harris daughter? Yelena’s beauty was undeniable, but what stood out even more was her composed, poised demeanor—a quiet elegance that was impossible to ignore.
Meanwhile, Roger’s eyes also widened as he recognized Yelena.
His last encounter with her had left a strong impression, but now, standing before her, he was struck anew. She had transformed, her grace and charm even more pronounced.
But why was she here, with the Harris family?
Roger’s thoughts raced as he observed Donna fussing over Yelena with obvious affection. What could be their relationship?
Sonya had once mentioned that Yelena’s birth family was from a modest background in a poor county. Yet here she was, entwined with the Harris family—one of the wealthiest and most influential in the region. Was Yelena climbing the social ladder? Roger’s eyes narrowed. Sonya must have been right—Yelena was indeed cunning and manipulative. Without her schemes, how could she have integrated herself into such a powerful family?
It was more likely that the Harris family didn’t know her true nature. If they did, they’d never associate with someone like her.
Roger suppressed a derisive snort, his thoughts dark and calculating. If Yelena dared to cross him again, he’d make sure to make her regret it.
After the usual polite exchanges, the two families went their separate ways.
As the Harris family walked away, Janelle’s gaze lingered on Yelena’s retreating figure. “That girl is truly lovely,” she remarked, her voice tinged with admiration. “So poised and easy on the eyes p>
Roger couldn’t help but scoff. “Grandma, don’t be fooled. That’s Yelena Roberts, the girl from a poor county. I have no idea how she wormed her way into the Harris family p>
Gordon, overhearing his son’s dismissive tone, frowned sharply. “Roger, stop talking nonsense,” he scolded. “Both of them are Mr. Harris’ daughters. Didn’t you hear? The Harris family had recently reunited with their long-lost biological daughter, and Mr. Harris values her immensely. They said he gifted her the crown jewel of his latest luxury villa development—worth 400 million p>
The Ellis family collectively gasped, their surprise palpable.
Callum must have loved his daughter immensely.
“Whoever marries his daughter will be set for life, no question about it,” Janelle murmured, shaking her head in awe.
Roger’s brow furrowed deeply as Janelle’s words sank in. Memories of seeing Yelena at various high-profile events resurfaced, details he had once brushed aside now demanding attention.
He recalled how Sonya had consistently downplayed Yelena, insisting she was from a humble background and not worth their notice.
His thoughts turned to Sonya’s recent scandal, one that had stirred the Internet and, he now realized, had connections to Yelena.
He hadn’t cared much at the time, dismissing it as another petty drama.
But standing here, watching the Harris family leave, an unsettling question loomed in Roger’s mind.
Was Yelena really the daughter of the wealthiest Harris family all along?
Roger’s thoughts churned as he pieced together the implications.
If Yelena truly was the biological daughter of the Harris family, then he had grossly miscalculated.
He had chosen Sonya back then because he believed her to be the Roberts family’s only daughter, and by extension, a promising choice, while Yelena was merely a nobody. But in the shadow of the Harris family’s wealth and influence, the Roberts now seemed far less impressive. His gaze grew sharp and contemplative, calculating his next move.
The Ellis family, despite its outward unity, was rife with internal rivalries.
Each branch competed fiercely for power and resources, knowing that Janelle held the final say in major decisions. Her evaluations were meticulous, often taking into account not just capability but also the alliances forged through marriage. The wives brought into the family had a direct impact on standing, influence, and future prospects.