Chapter 72
Chapter 72:
The humiliation was undeniable.
Today, he had been thoroughly outclassed by a young woman—effortlessly so. Yet, to his credit, Arion accepted his defeat without bitterness.
Arion even silently resolved to retire after this incident. Callum was both surprised and delighted. Watching Yelena’s calm mastery during the event, he couldn’t help but marvel at his daughter’s brilliance. She was truly amazing!
A lingering question tugged at him—who had taught her all of this?
Then, another thought struck him. Yelena had grown up healthy and well-educated thanks to her adoptive parents.
He had mentioned before that he wanted to thank them properly, but Yelena had brushed it off, saying she had already repaid their kindness.
With the chaos of the reunion banquet and other family matters, the idea had been set aside.
Now, seeing Yelena’s remarkable talents on full display, Callum felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude.
He resolved to show his thanks properly this time. It was long overdue.
He began to plan, deciding on generous gifts to express his appreciation.
Although he thought it would be more sincere to visit in person, he hesitated, uncertain about how Yelena’s adoptive parents might feel.
To test the waters, he decided to send Sebastian first to deliver the gifts and gauge their reception.
The appraisal event, originally intended as an opportunity for Yelena to broaden her horizons, had instead become a stage for her to shine.
Donna, beaming with pride, couldn’t stop smiling.
She realized that Yelena possessed a wealth of knowledge yet chose to keep it quietly to herself. Was there anything she couldn’t do?
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Her daughter was full of surprises, each more impressive than the last.
On the way back, Bella sat in silence, her mood dark and brooding.
She had planned to outshine Yelena, expecting to showcase her own skills and prove her worth. Instead, the day had taken an unexpected turn, with Yelena effortlessly stealing the spotlight.
Was it just a coincidence that Yelena got everything right?
The way everyone now referred to Yelena as a “master appraiser,” along with the fact that even Arion himself wanted to learn from Yelena, felt unreal. Bella eventually dismissed it as mere coincidence.
After all, Yelena grew up in a nouveau riche family.
How could she have been exposed to such treasures?
Yelena’s apparent expertise had to be pure luck, a one-time fluke.
Meanwhile, after returning home, Callum’s thoughts turned to his earlier decision. He began preparing a set of carefully chosen gifts for the Roberts family.
It was only right to express gratitude to the couple who had raised his daughter, and he intended for the gesture to pave the way for a meeting between the two families.
Once everything was ready, Sebastian loaded the gifts into the car and set off for the Roberts’ residence.
However, as he drove, the weather took a turn, and rain began to pour heavily. The wet roads led to a minor accident—Sebastian’s car rear-ended the vehicle in front of him.