Chapter 29
Elaine used to bring up acupuncture on her own,
once
but now, whether she had forgotten or there was some other reason, she hadn’t mentioned it
Since Elaine wasn’t bringing it up. Tracy wouldn’t lower herself to ask for it, even though her back pain had worsened. Still, she stubbornly kept up this silent standoff with Elaine.
A servant brought Elaine a beautiful breakfast. It looked exquisite and delicious, clearly not made by the Yeats family’s chef. So its aroma stirred everyone’s appetite easily
The breakfast came from Kingsley, delivered from a renowned Boynton restaurant, Radiant Dawn. Their sandwiches were famously expensive–a luxury exclusive to the wealthy of the city.
disgust
Ella recognized the sandwiches immediately a and watched Elaine savoring them. Her sharp eyes gleamed with discontent and faint d However, Eline couldn’t care less about what Ella thought. She finished her breakfast leisurely, ignoring everyone else in the room, then got up and left.
On the other hand, Shawn observed silently. He knew that Radiant Dawn belonged to Kingsley. It wasn’t hard to connect the dots–those sandwiches were a gift from him.
But Shawn didn’t say anything. He didn’t want to fuel Elaine’s arrogance by pointing our Kingsley’s involvement. In fact, it bothered him more than a little that Kingsley seemed so attentive toward her.
If Elaine truly thought marrying Kingsley would give her the license to act recklessly and mistreat Blanca, Shawn wouldn’t hesitate to ruin that engagement.
It had to be said–Shawn’s thoughts were as arrogant as they were audacious.
Ella scoffed, her tone sharp. “So, you’re just going to eat all that without saving anything
for your
your sister? Do you even have a conscience?
In the years family, anything good always went to Bianca first. To Ella, this was an unspoken rule, a principle as natural as breathing.
But Gratum, sitting nearby, was visibly displeased by her comment. He set his plate down with a loud claner. “Ella, what’s the meaning of that?”
Graham’s voice carried a sharp edge of anger, a rare show of temper
Ella, unbothered, shot him a glare. “What’s the matter! Did I say something wrong?
“Have you taken a good look at that so–called granddaughter of yours? Does the have an ounce of decency? Bianca is her sister!”
You’re unbelievable! Elaine has already done more than enough for this family. What else do you want from her?” Graham shot back, his heavy with frustration.
The others quickly stood up to de–escalate the brewing argument. But Ella wasn’t about to back down, her words turning colder.
“Fine, find All this over such a trivial matter–how ridiculous” Graham scoffed, shaking his head, his patience wearing thin.
lone
Ella crossed her arms and huffed. “Am I wrong to care about this family? Since the day Bianca came into our lives, everything’s been on the rise. “If it weren’t for her, we’d still be struggling to make ends meet. Just like the fortune–teller said, Rianca i destiny”
is naturally a lucky star, blessed with a noble
Back then, before Blanca was brought into the Years family, a series of failed investments had almost ruined them financially. But after her arrival, Lunes began booming an
For someone like Ella, who was deeply superstitious, this wasn’t mere coincidence. She vividly remembered the fortune–teller who once told them that a girl born into their family would be a bringer of wealth, a natural–born blessing
Though the fortune–teller never specified who this child was. Ella was convinced it had to be Bianca
Of course, Ella conveniently ignored the fact that Banawain’t even their biological child. The real fortune–bringer, by blood, should’ve been
But Ella, caught in her delusion remained oblivious to this truth. By the time she realized it, it was already too late.
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Chapter 29
a prestigious
In Elaveyes, Busca was the perfect embodiment of success. She was a skilled acupuncturist, a renowned designer, a graduate of a university, and even admired in the entertainment industry.
This, to Ella, confirmed the fortune–teller’s prophecy–Bianca was their blessing, their star. Bianca had brought the Yeats family fortune, prestige, and countless opportunities Surely, she would elevate them to the ranks of the elite one day.
And Elaine A girl raised in a village, doing nothing but farm work and chores! To Ella, she was a burden, nothing more.
One was a sophisticated, well–educated socialite with an incredibly bright future, and the other? Just a village girl with dirt under her nails and no real prospects. So the choice was obvious.
Even if Elaine was the biological daughter, the gap between her and Blanca was insurmountable. Ella couldn’t help but favor Bianca.
Moreover, Ella doubted Elaine could measure up to even half of Bianca’s accomplishments.
Graham, however, saw through Ella’s debusion. The disappointment in his eyes was evident as he shook his head. “You’re impossible.”
With that, Graham rose to his feet, ready to leave. Ella frowned but quickly harked an order. “Shawn, help your grandpa upstairs to rest. He looks tired”
Arguing over Elaine is truly not worth it, Ella thought.
Shawn instinctively reached out to assist Graham, but Graham brushed him off coldly. “I don’t need your help. I can manage on my curtly.
my own,” he said
Shawn knew Graham was tipsen v instead
with him, no doubt over Elaine. He let out a silent sigh, stepping aside as a servant came over to support Graham
Ella clicked her tongue in irritation, waving her hand dismissively. “Ignore him. That old man is just stubborn, always taking Elaine’s side?
Turning her attention to Bianca Ella smiled. her gaze filled with warmth and affection. “But look at our Bianca. Such a sweetheart. So talented. She’s the only one truly worthy of being a Yeats daughter. Only Bianca deserves someone like Finley, someone exceptional
“Does Elaine really think clinging to Finley will get her anywhere It’s laughable. Just look at how Finley treats Bianca. Didn’t he gift her a sports car when she came back from school abroad? Meanwhile, what does Elaine get Nothing. Not even a bouquet on Valentine’s Day, Pathetic, isn’t it?”
Ella’s words were laced with a sense of triumph as if she thought they would sting Elaine.
Bianca, ever the peacemaker, responded softly, saying a few gentle words to defuse the tension, much to Ella’s delight. Her previously stern demeanor softened even further.
“See! Bianca is such a gem Ella said, her voice brimming with pride.
Before anyone else could respond, a voice came from the staircase. “Don’t worry, Mrs. Years.
Everyone turned to see Flaine leaning casually against the banister, her gaze icy as it swept over the room.
Elaine continued, “Let me make something perfectly clear–I will never marry Finley. Whatever verbal agreement there was between us. I’m breaking it here and now I’m done. We’re done!
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