Chapter 566
Chapter 566:
Yelena said to Donna, “Mom, we’re truly alike. I’ve prepared just the same thing, and I’ll personally deliver it later p>
Donna, sensing her daughter’s readiness, agreed, offering a brief reminder to take care on her journey.
Although Yelena usually held the Roberts family in contempt, she had agreed to attend the birthday banquet. It wasn’t her usual practice to follow family expectations, but her decision to go hinted at something more profound—a reverence for that certain elder.
Yelena bypassed the Harris family driver, opting for a taxi instead. She had her reasons, ones tied to keeping her current identity shrouded from prying eyes.
As she settled into the ride, her phone buzzed with a message. “Yelena, as per your instructions, the plot of land in the neighboring city is now under Leo’s company for development p>
“Good,” Yelena replied coolly.
Leo Roberts was the grandson of her great-uncle, Jack, who was the only one in the Roberts family who had shown any semblance of kindness over the years, alongside her grandpa, Archie Roberts.
When Archie passed away, Jack personally called Yelena, offering words of comfort and urging her to take things easy. He reassured her that if she ever felt unhappy at home, she was always welcome to come live with him.
Yelena never forgot those who had shown her kindness. Entrusting the demolition project to Leo was her way of honoring Jack and repaying his generosity.
As Yelena stepped out of the taxi, her eyes quickly landed on Leo and a group of Roberts relatives engaged in conversation not far off.
Leo stood by a Porsche, its sleek design catching the eye. While the model wasn’t excessively expensive, its brand alone was enough to give the impression that its owner was someone of wealth.
Leo basked in the praise, his chest puffed out with pride. He held his head high, his gaze dismissive, looking down on those around him with a sense of superiority.
“I’ve heard that DY Group has handed this demolition project to Leo. He’s really starting to make a name for himself p>
Leo’s mother, Ava Roberts, chuckled, pride shining in her eyes. “Well, that’s because our Leo is exceptional. I heard there were over a hundred companies bidding, yet my son won! What does that say p>
She paused dramatically, scanning the crowd as she let her words hang in the air.
It didn’t take long for the others to catch on.
They eagerly stepped forward, showering Leo with praise. “Leo’s been brilliant since childhood. I’ve always said he’d make it big. Just look at him now, truly impressive p>
“Absolutely! I believe Leo’s the most promising one in the family. If he could lend a hand to his younger cousins, it would be incredible p>
Leo and Ava exchanged a brief, knowing glance, their smiles both smug and self-assured.
Leo understood exactly what these relatives were insinuating.
He didn’t rush to respond or dismiss their flattery. Instead, he casually said, “We’ll talk about it later p>
At that moment, someone spotted Yelena approaching from a distance. “Hey, isn’t that Yelena p>
Ava and Leo exchanged a sharp glance, a fleeting look of tension crossing their faces.
Damn, Yelena actually came!
Why was she even here?
Rumors had spread that Yelena had been kicked out of the Roberts family and had returned to her real parents in the village.
It seemed, however, that Yelena, accustomed to the lavish lifestyle, didn’t want to return to the struggles of rural life and had sneaked away.