Chapter 828:
Before Elianna could respond, Bella spoke in a tone filled with penitence. “I’m sorry, Yelena. Maybe I shouldn’t have stayed here since you were found and brought back. I know my place. How could I ever compete with you? You’re so fortunate. Even after being lost for years, you found your family. I’m just an orphan nobody wants. I shouldn’t be here embarrassing myself. I’ll leave now.”
With that, Bella turned and made her way upstairs.
“Bella, wait! Don’t go!” Elianna anxiously called after her.
Yelena shot a cold glare at Elianna and said, “You want her to be your granddaughter? Then let her go meet that family.”
Upon hearing this, Bella panicked and quickly ran off.
Elianna shot a furious glance at Yelena, her eyes burning with anger.
Bella, naturally, had no plans to be married off casually. Elianna had painted a picture of that family’s life in Kheley as less than ideal.
According to what her grandfather had mentioned, that family originally came from a rural area on the outskirts of Kheley. They later moved to the city but lived in a rundown house. When the weather turned bad, they couldn’t even afford to fix the leaks until the Harris family gave them some money.
The gifts they sent over the years were merely local products—nothing of great value.
Bella had been living with the Harris family, receiving a monthly allowance and numerous opportunities to improve her social status. Her role as the Harris family’s heiress opened doors to socialize with wealthy young men.
Even if she couldn’t marry someone like Austin, she definitely wouldn’t settle for anyone below her standards.
Bella thought it was wise to keep a low profile for a while. Once Yelena married into that family, Bella could return without any complications.
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With Yelena out of the picture, she could win back everyone’s favor and return to her life of comfort.
Determined, Bella started to pack her beautiful clothes.
“Bella.”
Megan’s anxious voice interrupted Bella’s thoughts.
Bella frowned, irritation flashing in her eyes as she turned to Megan. “What are you doing here?”
“I’m worried about you. You’re not really thinking of leaving, are you?” Megan asked.
Bella glanced at Megan, a flicker of mockery passing through her eyes. “Are you worried about me? Or are you concerned that with me leaving the Harris family, you’ll lose your financial support?”
Megan’s eyes shifted, unable to meet Bella’s penetrating stare. “That’s not what I meant.”
Bella stared at Megan and said, “I’ve told you before, the two of you combined still aren’t as clever as I am, so stop stressing and simply follow my lead.”
“What exactly are you planning?”
“That’s none of your business. Just follow my instructions…”
Bella leaned closer and whispered something into Megan’s ear. Megan then nodded in agreement.
“Did you catch all that?” Bella asked.
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