Chapter 521
Chapter 521:
Cayson asked, “Are you talking about Monica Mitchell from Kheley p>
Bella nodded, eager to show off her connections, and said, “Yes, I’m talking about her p>
Bella had expected Cayson to praise her, but he simply responded with a curt, “Hmm.” Was that it?
Bella turned back to Yelena and said, “Is it possible that you’re mistaken, Yelena? The bistro you’re talking about might not be the same one we know p>
Yelena faced Bella with a curious look. “Oh? Is there another restaurant called Bearded Chef’s Bistro in Eighfast p>
Bella, puzzled by the question, considered that Yelena might be unaware of the restaurant’s details. Recalling Yelena’s modest upbringing, Bella concluded that Yelena was really clueless.
“I’m not sure,” Bella responded dismissively.
Callum chimed in, “You young people are always full of innovative ideas. For us older people, we prefer the simplicity and consistency of familiar places to dine. The food may not vary much, but it’s reliably good.” His rationale made sense; Callum preferred hosting business partners at his familiar clubs, where everything was under one roof—dining, drinking, and entertainment—all neatly packaged in a setting they enjoyed and he found effortless to manage.
Bella, hoping to catch Yelena off guard, added, “You’re making me crave it, Yelena. I’ve never eaten at Bearded Chef’s Bistro. If it’s the same renowned one in town, that would be exciting p>
Yelena, noticing Bella’s barely veiled attempt to unsettle her, smirked inwardly, fully aware of Bella’s motives. It was obvious Bella hoped to see Yelena embarrass herself. Deciding to engage in Bella’s game, Yelena played along, pondering who would truly be embarrassed by the end of the day.
“Let’s go tonight then,” Yelena said confidently. Bella mistakenly thought Yelena had just blundered into her trap.
Assuming Yelena’s innocence would make her an easy target, Bella plotted her next move without remorse. “Yelena, since we’re dining out, may I invite Grandma along?” Bella asked, hoping to complicate the situation.
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Donna, caught in the middle, was uncertain if the restaurant Yelena mentioned was indeed the same one Bella referred to, concerned about potential confusion and Elianna’s reaction.
Just as Donna was about to intervene, Yelena gave her a reassuring look, easing her worries with a confident glance.
“Of course,” Yelena responded coolly.
Bella was taken aback by Yelena’s calm demeanor even after mentioning Elianna. Seeing no sign of fluster from Yelena, Bella resolved to embarrass her further during the dinner.
Bella cheerfully said, “Perfect, I’ll go inform Grandma immediately p>
Meanwhile, Yelena continued eating, unbothered by Bella’s maneuverings.
Later, Yelena texted Rodney, who responded eagerly, “That spray you provided worked wonders. After using it on my waist last night, I woke up feeling much better today. No pain at all, even after an entire morning in the kitchen p>
Yelena, pleased, responded with a smile emoji. “That’s fantastic p>
She then added, “I’d like to bring my family over for dinner tonight at your place, if that’s okay p>
Knowing Rodney would likely not decline after she had shown interest in his wellbeing, Yelena awaited his confirmation.
True to her expectations, Rodney promptly texted back, saying, “Absolutely. I’ll reserve a private room just for you p>
Satisfied, Yelena set her phone aside.
She could have asked Austin to secure a reservation at Bearded Chef’s Bistro using his influence. However, since she didn’t see Austin as more than an acquaintance, Yelena preferred to leverage her own connections whenever possible.