Chapter 994
Chapter 994:
For a moment, Coulson’s smile faltered, but he quickly regained his composure. “I see. Maybe I’ve been overthinking things p>
Yelena gave him a reassuring smile. “It’s alright. You’ve always had my back p>
She then reached for Austin’s hand and smiled warmly at him. “Are you free today? Ryann’s renovation work hit a snag. The design company ran off with her money, and she’s really stressed. You’re local, do you know any reliable renovation teams p>
Austin didn’t usually have the energy to deal with something so trivial. It was the sort of problem that didn’t concern him in the least. Naturally, he wouldn’t have a clue about local contractors.
But…
Austin had his own ways.
He noticed Yelena’s hand in his and couldn’t help but smile, a soft, almost unnoticeable tug at the corners of his mouth. His heart felt lighter than air.
He briefly looked at Coulson before his fingers intertwined with Yelena’s. “Has she reported it to the police p>
“Yes, she has,” Yelena replied. “The case is filed, but with everything going on, the renovation needs to be done soon for the opening. The police have their hands full, so it’s unlikely she’ll see that money anytime soon p>
Austin could sense how frustrating this was for her.
“Don’t worry,” he reassured her. “I’ll have Domenic take care of it p>
Coulson, observing the closeness between Yelena and Austin, felt a surge of jealousy coil in his chest.
He cleared his throat and, trying to mask his discomfort, said, “I’ll head over and see what’s going on with Ryann. Maybe I can help her out p>
“Okay,” Yelena responded with a slight nod.
As Coulson departed, the air seemed to lighten.
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Yelena shook Austin’s hand gently, a playful glint in her eyes. “How about coffee? My treat p>
Austin grinned, his mood visibly lifting. “Sure p>
She smiled again, raising an eyebrow. “What would you like p>
Austin didn’t answer her directly. “You should know,” he said, a hint of teasing in his voice.
Yelena paused, tapping her chin thoughtfully. “Black, no sugar?” A smile spread across Austin’s face. He extended his hand, lightly brushing his finger against her nose. “Smart girl p>
Yelena’s face flushed with a mix of warmth and surprise. She wasn’t a child anymore, but Austin’s playful attention still made her feel like one, causing her to blush.
Ryann waved her hand in front of Coulson’s face, snapping him back to reality. “Coulson, have you figured out how you’re going to fix this mess?” she asked, frustration creeping into her voice.
The whole tale about the renovation company running off with her money was nothing but a fabricated story.
Coulson had promised Ryann he’d introduce her to high-quality clients, but in exchange, she had to lure Yelena out.
But since Yelena was no fool, the usual excuses wouldn’t work. So, Coulson had suggested spinning this elaborate lie to get her here.
Ryann hadn’t expected things to spiral so quickly, and now, with Austin’s assistant contacting her, the walls were closing in.
If Austin’s assistant found out the truth, Yelena would be furious with her—Ryann might never recover from that.