Chapter 636
Chapter 636:
Monica’s brows knitted together, a flicker of complex emotions crossing her eyes.
Monica was seething with anger and jealousy, but she knew this wasn’t the moment to let her emotions show. She had to stay composed and not let Yelena or Austin see through her thoughts. Taking a deep breath, Monica managed to force a more natural smile. “Yelena, you look absolutely stunning today,” Monica remarked, her tone deliberate.
Yelena responded with indifference, “Thank you p>
Inside, Monica was boiling. She thought Yelena had no shame, not even acknowledging the compliment with the slightest humility. Yelena wasn’t interested in conversing with Monica. She kept her head down, distracted by her phone.
Monica pushed to keep the conversation going. “The desserts over there look tempting. Shall we go try them together p>
Most people would have tried to stay in Monica’s good books, but not Yelena. She simply replied, “No, I’m fine p>
Monica’s smile stiffened. She bit her lip, on the verge of walking away in frustration.
Yelena appeared to believe she had captured Austin’s exclusive attention and was growing increasingly arrogant. First, she had stolen Monica’s favorite stylist, and now she was addressing Monica with such a condescending attitude.
Although the Harris family was well-known in Eighfast, they couldn’t hold a candle to the Mitchell family’s power in Kheley.
Yelena had yet to learn her place, and Monica was certain she would regret it soon enough.
Monica took another deep breath and casually asked, “Yelena, how did you and Austin meet p>
Yelena didn’t even bother to look up from her phone, acting as though she hadn’t heard the question.
Just as Monica was about to speak again, Yelena suddenly asked, “What’s it to you p>
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Monica was furious. Yelena’s boldness was unbelievable. With that kind of attitude, Monica knew it would be impossible for people to like her. If not for the crowd around them, Monica would have loved to slap some sense into Yelena.
“Austin has always been kind-hearted and generous with his friends. Sometimes people just read too much into it p>
Monica’s comment was clearly meant to imply that Austin’s kindness to Yelena was nothing more than friendly generosity, urging Yelena not to read too much into it.
Yelena gave her a knowing look. “It seems like you’re already reading too much into it p>
Monica could no longer mask her anger. “What exactly do you mean by that p>
Yelena, growing impatient, set her phone down and glanced at Monica.
“What do you think? What’s your place in all of this? You may have known Austin longer, but that doesn’t mean you understand him better. If you’re trying to claim him, maybe you should first confirm your relationship with him p>
“You…” Monica was momentarily speechless, taken aback by the sharpness in Yelena’s words. Her chest heaved with barely-contained fury.
Yelena could have chosen to be respectful, but why bother when Monica had shown her none?
Respect was a two-way street, after all.
Monica, now seething, turned to walk away.
Just then, the lights dimmed, and the stage lights flickered on as the event emcee stepped forward.
“Ladies and gentlemen, next up is our charity auction,” the emcee announced, his voice echoing through the hall.
Yelena’s face lit up. She had always been drawn to charity auctions, seeing them as an opportunity to support good causes.
Monica, noticing Yelena’s sudden interest, decided to seize the moment.