The Masked Heiress: Don't Mess With Her

uld remember. Donna, however, had never wavered in he

it had been handed to Yelena, eff

ause Yelena was Donna'

h Bella. She refused to let Yelena steal

the fabric of her dress. "I didn't realize how hard life must have been for you and what you

beneath the surface lay a faint trace

emely vulnerable, yet each word carried

eyes studying Bella intently. She hadn't missed the

trikingly remin

elf entangled with yet an

ella, what are you implying? You are every bit as much a part of this family as Yelena. We

y into a self-assured smile. "Of co

's return, but Bella was confident it wouldn't last. They would soon r

y. That much was unden

d her clothing-simple and utterly devoid o

th no claim to sophistication or

Eighfast's elite, was the epitome of the Harris fami

ion would shatter, and Yelena would f

quietly, her voice carrying the weight of

cern softening her features. "Of course,

re for Yelena's return. The room, lovingly refurbish

s that exuded an understated elegance. The minimalist decor was a masterpiece o

tone brimming with warmth. "If there's anyth

ed designer clothing. "These are the latest collections from various world-

es misting over. "I love it. T

e it, dear. Get some rest for now. Later, we'll have di

lena repli

ng Yelena's return, orchestrating a lavish feas

ed with culinary masterpieces de

constantly adding food to her plate, while Call

asionally offering a response, t

xperience fe

ily lived in modest means. To discover they were, in fact, the wealt

gation, it seemed, had been

ed forward, her expression one of feigned sincerity. "Yelena, you should eat more. I'm sur

of the hardships Yelena might have endured over the years. Her determination to make

ghtened, her unease growing

lena, I heard you didn't finish high school? Have yo

d placed little importance on Yelena's education. They had mistaken her quiet

work on her own terms and decided that form

to academic failure. Yelena saw no need to corr

the attention Yelena

rris family's cherished daught

hat dynamic, and Bella could feel her ca

Yelena, it's completely up to you. If you'd like to continu

Callum's joy at having Yelena back outweighed any concern about so

r boundaries un

osed regret. "Dad, education is crucial. Having qualifications opens doors and makes it easier to find a g

should arrange for you to attend a reputable school. Bella, isn't Kheley University, th

, momentari

out of h

innacle of academic excellence. Admission was fiercely com

the top students, had secured her plac

ections. The last person who tried to force their way in faced severe backlash-there were even rumors it drove them to the br

to keep Yelena as far away from

elena's undeniable beauty threatened that title, and the idea of having

If everyone thinks Kheley University is a good fit for me, then I'll go there. Actually, the Kheley Universi

ence. Donna and Callum exchanged wide-ey

e you serious? Are you actually talki

lla. I understand your concerns, but there's no need to w

arris couple exchanged incred