Chapter 551
Chapter 551:
Cayson’s expression flickered for a moment. “Did I? I really said that p>
“Yes!” Bella replied, recalling vividly how she had been harshly reprimanded by Cayson when she had once broken something in the company. Although Cayson wasn’t one to be unreasonable, his tone was firm and unwavering, and Bella found herself genuinely frightened, on the verge of tears.
Cayson knew exactly what Bella was referencing. It was an incident that occurred when he first joined the company, eager to make a good impression.
He had successfully secured a foreign client to design wedding jewelry for a member of the royal family. The designs were completed, and the pieces turned out beautifully. Cayson eagerly took photos of the jewelry to send to the client for feedback.
The client soon called and informed him that the royal family member was thrilled with the pieces and eager to receive them.
After the call, Cayson turned around to find Bella, wearing the necklace, admiring herself in the mirror.
He didn’t say anything harsh at first, but in a calm yet firm tone, he instructed Bella to take it off immediately, explaining that it was a custom order for a client.
It was an opportunity Cayson had worked tirelessly to secure, and he couldn’t afford to jeopardize it. But guess what happened next?
“Cayson, the jewelry set is stunning! Can’t you let me keep just these?” Bella said as she twirled in front of the mirror, her reflection glowing like a fairy-tale princess adorned in luxury.
Cayson frowned, his mind torn. If he hadn’t already sent the pictures of the jewelry to his client, he might have caved in and let Bella keep it. But with the client already smitten by the design, there was no room for negotiation.
“Bella, take it off,” he said firmly. “The client has already paid for the order. I can’t give it to you. But if you’re that fond of it, I’ll have a brand-new set made just for you—identical to this one p>
Bella’s lips curled into a pout, her discontent plain to see. To her, Cayson’s offer lacked the warmth she expected. She had voiced her admiration for the jewelry, yet Cayson still refused to hand it over to her. And he was her elder brother, no less!
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In a fit of frustration, Bella yanked the necklace from her neck with such force that it snapped. One of the gemstones tumbled onto the floor, disappearing from sight. It took ages for everyone to finally track it down.
Cayson was furious. His scolding echoed through the room, leaving Bella feeling wounded and wronged. Seeking justice, she tattled to the family, earning her brother a sharp reprimand.
Though Cayson had been irked by the incident, he eventually let it slide—after all, Bella was his kid sister.
As Bella dredged up the memory now, it stirred something in Cayson. He realized he’d been far more indulgent with Yelena than Bella. Yet Yelena wasn’t one to throw tantrums. If she messed up, she’d own it without hesitation.
Bella, on the other hand, was never like that.
Yelena cast Bella a look. Must she always chatter on? Silence wouldn’t erase her existence.
Catching the message, Bella put on her best wounded expression. “Yelena, I get it—you think I’m annoying. Fine, I won’t say another word p>
Yelena, never one to sugarcoat, smirked and replied, “Glad you’re finally catching on p>
Bella’s face shifted from pale fury to flushed crimson, a spectacle worthy of center stage.
“Alright, everyone, clear out. Don’t bother me—I’m nearly done here,” Yelena declared, cutting through the tension with ease.
Manuel stood frozen, utterly dumbfounded. Had Yelena completely lost her marbles? Did she even grasp the gravity of who was watching this play out? Her audacious tone left him reeling.
He had been adamant about Yelena staying far away from the machine, but she had flipped the switch and gotten to work anyway. To add insult to injury, she’d practically dared him—no, warned him—that if he stopped her and the machine got wrecked, it would be his fault.