Chapter 262
(Author’s POV)
Myra was about to say something to Yelena, but before that, her phone buzzed, which distracted her. And when she checked what it was, she found that it was a mail notification popping up.
She typed her password in, unlocked her phone, and went straight to her mailbox. She tapped and found that the mail was sent from the Red Stone University’s official account, and the subject of the mail was, ’Formal Invitation for The Annual Seminar p>
Myra’s eyes widened as she read it further, ’Please join us and other global leaders of the world, at Red Stone’s Annual Seminar meeting, which is going to be held in the hotel, The Crown Opulence, this year.
This is an intimate, invitation only event, intended to encourage conversations, promote discussion, and facilitate exchanges that help diverse people come together and learn from one another.
We are thrilled to announce that our guests of honor are individuals who hold a great presence in the business world and are an inspiration to even world leaders. (For security reasons, their names aren’t revealed)
P.S.: This invitation will be applicable to only two people.
With Regards
Jacob Larson
(Head of Larson Group of Industries and Chairperson/Chancellor of Red Stone University p>
Yelena saw Myra glued to her phone and inquired, though her eyes were focused on the road ahead, “What is it you are gawking at, babe? Is he that handsome p>
Myra rolled her eyes in exasperation and muttered, “It’s not a guy, Yel. Why do you always have that in mind? No, don’t tell me. Forget it I don’t want to know,” She then turned her phone’s display towards Yelena and her sister, Wendy and explained to them, “I just got the formal invite for tomorrow’s event, so I was checking that out. And~ she paused briefly, gazed at her sister and then at her friend and added, “There is a good as well as a bad news. What would you like to hear first p>
Both Wendy and Yelena uttered simultaneously. But the former said, “Good news, first,” while the latter chose, “Bad News, please p>
They then looked at each other from the rearview mirror and started bickering playfully. Wendy started, “Good news should be said first.” But Yelena countered her words, “Silly girl, do you take the bitter pills first or the sweets first? Do tell me that p>
Wendy creased her brows and replied, “Of course, I will take the bitter medication first and then ease my taste buds with something sweet. But what of it p>
“It means that~ reveal the bad news first. Myra, go ahead,” Yelena urged. “Don’t listen to your sister p>
Myra chuckled at their melodramatic conversation and said, “Sorry, Yel, but I will have to deliver the good news first. Actually, according to the invite, I can bring people with me p>
Both Yelena and Wendy’s eyes twinkled as Wendy squealed with excitement, “Sis, that’s not just good news, that’s awesome. Now, we all can attend the event with you and cheer for you. Ahaaa~ I will have to get a dress as well for tomorrow. Ohhh my gosh~… ohh my heavenly god… my excitement just got doubled. Thank god, I joined you both today. There is so much to do p>
Yelena interrupted Wendy’s enthusiastic reaction, as she muttered, “Hold on, hold down your horses, young lady. There is still the bad news to come. Myra, out with it. What’s the catch with it p>
“Ohh~ yeah, right, what is the bad news actually, sis?” Wendy asked, filled with curiosity.
“Sharp, aren’t you. Umm~ the thing is~” Myra started, her expression as well as tone apologetic.
“It is clearly written that~… the invitation is only meant for two people.” Saying this, she exhaled a tired sigh. “One person is clearly going to be me, and the other person~” she chewed her lips and left the rest of her words unsaid.
Wendy, who was exhilarated a minute ago, had her excitement plummet in an instant. “Sooooooo~ It means~ You can only take a plus one, huhh?” Her voice was solemn.
“Unfortunately, and regretfully, yes,” Myra’s voice turned somber as well.
The electrifying mood turned a bit dreary. As both sisters sighed one after another.
“Ayee~ Hey, why the long faces, folks? Don’t worry about the invite. Your sister here will definitely figure something out. After all, there are a lot of perks of being a Yates, isn’t it?” Yelena tried to cheer them up.
“Ahaaaa~ Why didn’t I think about that? Sis Yelena, you are truly a goddess sent by heaven,” Wendy buttered her up.
“Hahaha, such a naughty kid you are,” Yelena laughed at Wendy’s words, and soon they reached the bustling metropolitan area of Esteria.
Wendy looked out of the windowsill, her eyes beaming with pure joy and amazement at the scenery.
Unlike Red Stone, which was situated in the heart of a lush green forest, with plenty of poetic, picturesque views, the city was filled with humongous skyscrapers, which could make someone’s back of their neck hurt.
The roads were vast with marque vehicles wheeling out in an orderly manner. The exemplary infrastructure was a testament to the city’s grandiose municipality.
“Was Esteria always like this?” Wendy exclaimed. She had hardly set a foot out of Red Stone’s vicinity, partially because of commuting issues, as well as she had hardly any time to roam out. So, it was more or less the first time for her to see the lively and packed city life of Esteria.
“The kid is getting excited again, I guess,” Yelena commented.
“Hey~ I have turned eighteen now. I am an adult, not a kid anymore,” Wendy said, feigning defiance.
“Ahaaa~ ahaa~… You will always be that snotty kid to us, Wends. You can’t change that even after turning thirty,” Myra poured some more gasoline on the fire as she joined Yelena to tease her own sister.
“Aye~… now you are ganging up on me? Huhh~… I will not talk to you both until we reach our destination, huhh~” Wendy puffed her mouth, crossed her arms, and turned her head to ignore both of them.
Myra and Yelena stopped with her teasing. There was a red light signal, so Yelena had to stop for a while. They both looked at Wendy, who hadn’t spoken a word again.
Apparently, Myra as well as Yelena were feeling guilty for teasing Wendy too much, but when they looked at the backseat, Wendy was fast asleep, her head leaning towards the window.
Yelena remarked, “There is a soft pillow in the car’s trunk. Myra, can you get that out and help Wendy with it p>
Myra immediately got out of the car and did what Yelena said. As she was returning to her seat, she immediately halted her steps as her eyes widened with disbelief. She turned around to watch one more time, but the car was no longer in sight. She muttered to herself, ’Did I just hallucinate, or did I really see Elio Everests here?’ This thought rattled her mind as she went into a state of instant shock.
Yelena saw Myra still standing there. She lowered the window and said, “Myra, the light is going to turn green. Get inside p>
Myra snapped out of her devastated thoughts and quickly settled inside, “Sorry about that p>
Yelena drove off when the signal turned green. She glanced at Myra and asked, “What happened to you back there? Why did you space out? Are you alright, Ra-ra p>
“Nothing, the sun is at its peak, so I just felt a little dizzy. I am fine now,” she replied and gulped down some water to ease her nerves.
“Should we go to see a doctor first?” Yelena inquired.
“Nahh~, it is not that serious. I will be fine in a couple of seconds,” Myra shrugged it down. Her mind reeled back to the silhouette of a person inside the car. ’It has to be my mind playing tricks. I didn’t even see the person’s face clearly, only his hair. There are tons of people with chocolate brown hair color. Not that big of a deal.’ Myra tried to convince her.
Yelena nodded and after ten minutes of driving, they finally reached the downtown area where the Zenith Heights was located, the continent’s biggest mall and their ultimate destination.
She went straight to the underground parking for affluent and VVIP customers and parked her car.
“Wendy, get up. We are here,” Myra urged her sister to wake up.
Wendy, with her groggy eyes, looked at Myra and hummed in response. She got out of the car, stretched her limbs, and mumbled, her voice a tad bit scratchy, “I must be looking like a toad. You guys should have woken me~ She paused midway as she looked at her surroundings, “Holy~~~ shit. What the fuck is this place p>
“WENDY~” Myra’s voice was stern, “Language p>
“Sorry, sorry. I was blinded by the lights and luxury around me. Are we in automotive paradise?” Wendy exclaimed.
To Be Continued…….