Chapter 663
Chapter 663:
The thought lingered in her mind, though she chose not to voice it.
After their tour, Yelena prepared to head out.
She reached up to remove her safety helmet, but Austin was quicker. His hand brushed against her cheek as he gently took the helmet off for her, the contact lingering longer than necessary. The soft touch jolted him as though he’d grabbed a live wire, the sensation racing through his body in an electrifying hum.
“Th-thank you,” Yelena stuttered, her cheeks warming as she met his gaze.
Austin’s eyelids fluttered briefly as he took his hand back. His voice, soft and hesitant, offered only a curt, “You’re w-welcome p>
Yelena barely lingered, practically bolting from the house.
Her thoughts wandered as she walked, and it wasn’t until she stood at the door of the Harris family mansion that she snapped out of her daze.
“What is that?!” Amilia shrieked, her scream piercing through the room and startling the kitten in Yelena’s arms. Aus’ fur bristled, his small body trembling in fear as he stared at Amilia with wide, terrified eyes. “What’s going on now p>
Jarvis stormed over, his scowl deepening when he spotted the kitten. His voice cut through the air like a whip. “Take that thing and get out of here p>
Yelena didn’t so much as flinch, her calm gaze locking onto him. Her tone, even but steely, carried an air of defiance. “Why should I leave? This is my home as much as it is yours p>
The mansion was, after all, the shared domain of every Harris family member. Yelena had come back out of courtesy to Callum, not because she wanted to. Did Jarvis really think she was itching to grace this place with her presence?
Still, no matter how reluctant she felt, Yelena wasn’t about to let Jarvis dismiss her like some unwelcome guest. Who did he think he was, ordering her around?
Bella, who had been quietly observing from the sidelines, finally stepped forward, spotting Callum and the others entering the room. She plastered on a serene smile and approached Yelena with a conciliatory air. “Yelena, I’m sure you didn’t know, but Grandma’s never been fond of animals, especially ones with fur. Jarvis probably didn’t mean it; he just spoke out of turn. Let’s not take it to heart, okay p>
M𝒪rє 𝒸ontєnt 𝓃𝒾𝓌: g𝒶l𝑛ovєls.𝓬○𝓶
Jarvis looked at Bella, his eyes reflecting genuine gratitude. She truly understood him, unlike Yelena, whose cold demeanor often seemed to spark frustration and anger.
ga𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.k𝗈n – 𝓜𝓸𝓻𝓮 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𝗼𝗻
From the way she always responded to him with a chilly, distant attitude, it almost felt like Jarvis owed Yelena a fortune.
Yelena shot Bella a sharp, icy look and remarked, “Has Jarvis misplaced his voice? Why do you feel the need to speak on his behalf? Or do you just enjoy reading minds p>
Her words carried a sting, suggesting Bella had ulterior motives.
Bella was playing a game of cat and mouse. She knew exactly how Yelena would react, and with a calculated move, she feigned hurt, her eyes welling up with tears that threatened to spill over.
“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to upset you. If my words hurt you, I promise I won’t say it again p>
“Enough!” Before Yelena could respond, Elianna’s voice cut through the tension like a warm breeze.
Elianna added, “Yelena, Bella means no harm. Don’t brush off her kindness so rudely. Honestly, I can’t stand those furry creatures. Get rid of it right now p>
“Mom.” Callum stepped in at that moment, his grin playful as he spoke. “I heard you went for a workout session today. A little movement does make a difference. You’re so lively, and your complexion looks radiant p>