Chapter 504
Chapter 504:
“I know the man inside. He’s the one who invited me here,” Bella insisted.
“What?” The waiter hesitated, puzzled. Austin, who was already accompanied by a striking woman, had invited another guest?
Just then, Yelena returned from her call. Noticing Bella arguing with the waiter, she interjected, “Excuse me p>
Bella froze upon seeing Yelena, quickly assessing her with a wary eye.
She suspected Yelena had also spotted Austin and was attempting to orchestrate her own “chance” encounter.
Determined, Bella resolved not to let Yelena usurp this chance.
“Yelena, this place is reserved today. It’s not open to just anyone p>
Yelena, with a quizzical lift of her eyebrow, responded, “Oh? And you’re allowed inside p>
Bella hesitated, knowing full well she didn’t have access. Yet, pride wouldn’t allow her to concede defeat in front of Yelena. With feigned confidence, Bella declared, “Of course I am.” Expecting Yelena to withdraw, Bella was taken aback when she instead challenged, “Well then, by all means, proceed p>
Nervously, Bella turned to the waiter and attempted to salvage the situation. “Please inform Mr. Barton that Bella is here p>
Had Yelena not been present, perhaps the waiter might have been more accommodating. But witnessing the tension between the two women, he became skeptical of Bella’s claim.
The waiter’s stance remained firm, unswayed by Bella’s insistence.
Frustrated, Bella snapped, “Do you realize the repercussions of disrespecting Mr. Barton? It could be very costly for you!” Bella’s ability to intimidate was evident, her words instilling a flicker of doubt in the waiter.
Seeking confirmation, the waiter looked towards Yelena, who offered him a nod of assurance, helping him regain his composure.
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Yelena then turned to Bella, her tone even, “Well, why don’t you just go straight inside? Or is it that you actually can’t p>
Defiant, Bella blurted out, “I can go in, of course p>
Yelena merely raised an eyebrow, her expression a clear challenge. “Then please, go ahead p>
Yelena crossed her arms and fixed Bella with a faint, knowing smile.
“You’re not going in? Then I am,” Yelena declared.
Bella looked at Yelena as if she had just made an impossible statement. In Bella’s mind, if she couldn’t gain entry, how could she possibly succeed?
Yet to Bella’s astonishment, as soon as Yelena approached the stairs, the waiter greeted her warmly and ushered her inside.
“Yelena! You did that on purpose, didn’t you?!” Bella accused.
Yelena turned, her laugh chilly. “Yes, I did it on purpose,” she admitted. Waving dismissively at Bella, she added, “Well, I’m heading in now. Good luck figuring out your own way in p>
With that, Yelena disappeared inside.
Upon entering, she immediately noticed Austin nearby. He had been observing quietly, a playful smirk playing on his lips. Yelena’s heart fluttered.
“How long have you been here?” she inquired.
“Long enough to see and hear everything that mattered,” Austin responded.
Yelena was momentarily lost for words.
“So, are you upset?” she ventured.
“Why would I be upset?” Austin replied, puzzled.
Yelena explained, “Because I deliberately kept Bella out p>
Austin asked, “Who’s Bella p>