She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 541

Her mother hadn't explained on the phone why it was so urgent for her to get to Averin.

But it didn't matter. It aligned perfectly with her own plans.

She was desperate to know if the photo she had instructed Aria to show Melanie had done its damage, especially now that Preston had just delivered that nauseatingly romantic gift.

She knew a simple, innocent photo wouldn't definitively prove anything.

It wasn't enough to frame Preston for cheating.

But her goal had only ever been to plant a seed of doubt in Melanie's mind.

After all, she wasn't just anybody.

She was Preston's former fiancée.

She was the beloved heiress of the Bennett family, a dynasty with wealth that rivaled nations.

Elara absolutely refused to believe that Melanie didn't feel deeply inferior to her.

Even if Preston had chosen Melanie for now, the constant looming threat of an infinitely superior rival would shatter Melanie's trust in him the moment anything went slightly wrong.

Elara wasn't in a rush.

As long as Preston kept his true billionaire identity a secret from Melanie...

It meant Preston had no real intention of marrying her.

Leaning back into the plush leather of the Rolls-Royce, Elara let a cold smile touch her lips.

Whether Preston eventually returned to her or not, one thing was certain...

She would never let Melanie have him.

Melanie simply wasn't worthy!

Night fell, and the city lights flared to life.

Averin, Kensington Grand.

The moment Elara stepped into the private dining room, she froze.

It wasn't just her parents waiting for her. Preston was there, along with his parents.

The atmosphere in the room was dead serious. No one was smiling. It felt like walking into a tribunal.

A sudden wave of guilt washed over her.

Callum's furious gaze locked directly onto Preston.

Elara's brow furrowed in shock.

This was the first time she had ever heard her father address Preston as 'Mr. Whitmore' instead of by his first name.

"Dad, is there some sort of misunderstanding between you and Preston?"

The moment she spoke, Callum shot her a lethal glare.

Elara instantly ducked her head, realizing she had spoken out of turn.

But she couldn't help her desperation.

No matter how cold Preston was to her, both families had always been fully supportive of throwing them back together.

"A misunderstanding? That's exactly what I'm asking Mr. Whitmore. I certainly hope it's a misunderstanding. Because I would love to know what possessed him to ruthlessly pull the rug out from under us and poach a multi-million dollar project the Bennett family spent six months securing—without a single word of warning."

Callum's voice practically vibrated with rage.

But because he was dealing with the Whitmore family, he was forced to keep his temper somewhat in check.