Chapter 934
Chapter 934:
“Ouch!” Suddenly, a sharp cry interrupted her thoughts. An elegantly-dressed elderly woman stumbled and fell at her feet, her expression wracked with pain. She appeared so distressed that words failed her.
Yelena couldn’t believe her luck. Had her visit to Kheley really started with this much drama? She initially suspected the well-dressed woman might be staging a scam. As Yelena considered walking away, she hesitated; something about the woman’s pallor seemed genuinely concerning.
“I’ll help you get to a hospital,” Yelena offered. The woman seemed to have braced herself for indifference—after all, genuine needs were often overlooked amidst frequent scams these days. She had prepared for the worst, yet Yelena’s return offered a glimmer of hope.
“Thank you,” the woman whispered, her voice faint.
Unfamiliar with the city, Yelena quickly located a utility pole and reported its serial number to the emergency services. Soon, they pinpointed her location and confirmed that assistance was on the way.
Observing the woman’s labored breathing, Yelena promptly offered her some medicine she had on hand. The elderly woman briefly hesitated but then took the medicine. Yelena handed her some water to help swallow it.
As the woman’s breathing became more stable, Yelena examined her with a skeptical look. “You just accepted medicine from a complete stranger. What if I had bad intentions p>
The woman offered a soft smile in response. “Your eyes tell me you’re not capable of such things p>
Yelena felt a curious sense of familiarity with the woman, as though their paths had crossed before. She momentarily lost herself in the genuine warmth of the woman’s smile. Something about that smile seemed deeply familiar to Yelena, echoing a memory she couldn’t quite place.
Suddenly, it clicked.
The realization dawned on Yelena that she was assisting none other than Scarlet Marshall, the elusive proprietor of Fragrance Haven. That explained the nagging sense of familiarity. Scarlet had maintained a low profile, her last public appearance nearly a decade ago, and age had altered her significantly, explaining Yelena’s initial failure to recognize her.
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Despite recognizing her now, Yelena chose to keep her realization to herself, not wanting Scarlet to think her actions were influenced by her identity.
Shortly after, the ambulance arrived. Yelena ensured that Scarlet was safely onboard, and then discreetly departed without leaving her details.
Yelena then caught a taxi to the Barton Group. Upon arrival, she tried calling Austin, but got no response; he was likely tied up at work. Determined, she decided to just enter and find him directly.
However, as Yelena moved to enter, the receptionist halted her.
“Excuse me, do you have an appointment p>
Yelena was well aware that she hadn’t scheduled an appointment, as she was here to surprise Austin.
As she began to explain to the receptionist, “I know I don’t have an appointment, but I need to p>
The receptionist interjected firmly, “Without an appointment or an employee ID, I’m afraid you cannot proceed upstairs p>
Yelena found herself at a loss; she didn’t have the required credentials. Given that Barton Group was a substantial enterprise, their strict security protocols made sense.
Yelena felt annoyed by the receptionist’s scrutinizing gaze, though.
At that moment, a woman draped in luxurious attire walked past Yelena and the receptionist, her overpowering perfume clinging to the air as if she feared going unnoticed.