Chapter 56
Chapter 56:
Upon hearing this, Bella’s lips curved into a barely perceptible smile, hidden beneath her downcast eyes. The scene she had hoped for was unfolding perfectly.
Donna, caught off guard, stepped forward in a panic, her voice rising in defense. “This must be a misunderstanding! Yelena would never do something like that p>
Though Donna hadn’t known Yelena long since her return, she had seen enough of her character to know this wasn’t something Yelena was capable of.
“Yelena is kind-hearted. She wouldn’t harm anyone,” she continued.
Elianna turned her ire toward Donna, her voice cutting like a whip. “Indulgent mothers raise spoiled brats! It’s because of you that Yelena has become so unruly p>
Yelena’s eyes narrowed slightly, a glint of icy light flashing in her gaze. Though her expression remained blank, an unmistakable aura of authority filled the air around her, silencing some of the whispers from onlookers. Her commanding presence made even Elianna hesitate for a brief second.
“I didn’t push her,” Yelena finally said, her tone cold and unwavering.
Elianna scoffed, her fury flaring again. “Then are you saying Bella jumped in herself? She’s not out of her mind p>
Yelena’s tone was cool, laced with an unapologetic edge. “Maybe she should get her head checked at the hospital. You never know—there might actually be something wrong p>
Bella’s facade cracked for a split second, her foot stomping lightly against the ground in frustration. But she quickly recovered, her voice trembling with feigned sincerity. “Yelena, it’s okay. I don’t blame you. I know you didn’t mean it p>
Yelena gave her a pointed look before glancing toward the nearby lamppost. “The security camera right there—that should still be working, right? Let’s check the footage and see what really happened p>
The crowd shifted uncomfortably, their eyes following Yelena’s gesture to the camera overlooking the pool. A quiet murmur of interest began to ripple through the group.
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Bella’s lips twitched, though her expression remained calm. “If that’s what you want, I have no problem checking the footage. Let’s clear everything up,” she said smoothly.
Yelena’s gaze hardened slightly, her interest piqued. What was she up to now? Bella’s response didn’t quite align with the cornered act she had been playing moments ago.
Donna, anxious to diffuse the situation, quickly turned to one of the servants. “Go check the security footage, please p>
Minutes later, the servant returned, their voice hesitant. “Ma’am, the camera appears to be… broken p>
Broken? How convenient!
Yelena’s lips curled into a subtle smile, her expression unruffled. Bella’s sudden confidence, her ease with the situation—it all made sense now. She had known the camera wasn’t functioning.
But a broken camera could always be fixed—that wasn’t the end of the story. Yelena had her own ways. Evidence, after all, didn’t always rely on a single source.
Calm and composed, Yelena spoke, her tone carrying a quiet confidence. “Well, since the camera’s broken, we won’t see anything from here. Let’s all move to the living room. Who knows? There might be a surprise waiting p>
Her cryptic remark caused a ripple of confusion among the crowd. Onlookers exchanged puzzled glances but ultimately followed her lead, curiosity driving them to see what she was up to.
Bella’s stomach churned slightly as unease crept in. What was Yelena planning? But she quickly suppressed her nerves. There was no evidence, no loose ends to tie her to the incident. She had been careful, deliberate. This wasn’t her first time crafting a perfect story.