Chapter 880:
Meanwhile, Callum, unaware of their misconceptions, was engrossed in messaging Yelena.
He replied, “My sweet girl, don’t worry about finances for me. Keep what the Bartons give you, and accept my gifts as tokens of my love. There’s no need to mention this to anyone.”
After sending the message, he turned back to his colleagues. “She’s getting engaged soon. I’ll be sending out invitations. Be sure to come.” Their enthusiastic nods hid their thoughts, picturing her fiancé as someone of similarly modest means.
As the days slipped by, Yelena was swept up in the whirlwind of engagement preparations.
Invitations were sent out to Erica, Tessa, and a recent friend, Lyla, for Yelena’s engagement party.
Upon hearing the news, they initially rejoiced, but their excitement soon turned to worry.
Yelena, known for her reserved nature, had surprisingly established strong ties with them. Their concern grew when they realized her engagement seemed rushed, possibly arranged, sparking doubts about her future happiness.
To uncover the truth, Erica planned a meetup on the eve of the engagement ceremony.
“I’m attending as well,” Bernice said, mistaking the invite for a casual pre-engagement celebration.
Erica chose a cozy bar for the meeting, where the warm ambiance and soothing tunes promised a comforting setting.
“This doesn’t seem like a pre-engagement party. What are we doing here?” Bernice looked around with raised eyebrows.
“It’s not exactly a party,” Tessa clarified with a knowing look. “We’re here for an intimate discussion among friends.”
“An intimate discussion?” Bernice’s confusion deepened. “About what?” Looking puzzled, Bernice questioned Tessa, “Is there something you guys need to confess?”
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Tessa, speechless, realized Bernice was oblivious to the real purpose of the gathering.
Unbeknownst to them until Bernice accidentally revealed it at the Harris Group’s annual gala, Yelena was the actual heiress of the Harris family.
Following the revelation, they made Yelena treat them to a lavish meal.
Yelena jokingly called them harmless foodies, a comment they pretended to dislike as they happily indulged in the feast at her expense.
Despite learning of Yelena’s true identity, they never thought to exploit her fortune.
Erica signaled for a round of mild cocktails to ensure the evening remained pleasant for everyone.
Intrigued by the name Long Island Iced Tea on the menu, Bernice wanted to order it for herself, but Yelena intervened. “Hold on, you shouldn’t drink that.”
Bernice pouted. “What now? Is this some kind of intervention? Am I not even allowed tea?”
With a knowing smile, Yelena clarified, “That’s not tea, Bernice. It’s a cocktail, and quite a strong one at that.”
Bernice’s eyes widened in shock. “It contains alcohol?”
Despite her affluent background, Bernice was sheltered by her overprotective mother, which left her naive about many aspects of life. Bernice might not have known much about cocktails, but her trust in Yelena was unwavering. If Yelena advised against the dubious iced tea, Bernice would abstain without question.
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