Chapter 77
Chapter 77:
Dominick stepped in to ease the tension swiftly. “Mr. Wilson, you’ve made a solid point. I’ll make sure to keep my distance from Ms. Ellis moving forward. Her husband is a good man. We once spoke over the phone. He has quite a memorable voice p>
He recalled the night Helena had overindulged. Concerned for her safety, he had called to check on her, and her husband had picked up the phone.
After a brief pause, Dominick continued, “Come to think of it, your voice bears a striking resemblance to his, Mr. Wilson p>
A silence enveloped the group, thick with discomfort. Xavier, trying to lighten the mood, let out a forced chuckle.
Throughout all of this, Helena maintained a poker face, revealing nothing.
One of the Nexus TV staff members next to Alden spoke up. “Mr. Wilson does have a remarkable voice, even better than some of our broadcasters p>
“Appreciate it,” Alden responded, a slight smile appearing on his normally stoic face.
The comment seemed to fluster the woman, who shyly adjusted a lock of her hair, her cheeks turning pink.
Helena’s brow creased subtly, her fingers nervously entwining in her lap.
Was Alden actually smiling at another woman?
She bit her lip, feeling a swell of annoyance.
Dominick interrupted the lingering awkwardness. “By the way, Mr. Wilson, you’ve just recently gotten married, haven’t you? I’ve noticed you always wear your ring. Yet, it seems the media hasn’t caught a glimpse of Mrs. Wilson. Is she connected to any prominent families p>
The remark made the implications clear to the woman next to Alden: Alden’s match was likely his equal in status, putting her out of the running.
Attention drifted to Alden’s wedding ring, triggering a wave of anxiety in Helena.
She and Alden shared matching bands. While she regularly wore hers to work, their lack of public appearances together meant nobody had made the connection.
But now, everything seemed a bit more uncertain.
𝙇ⲁ𝓉𝖊𝓼𝓉 с𝖍ⲁρ𝓉𝗲𝓇𝓈
Feeling suddenly exposed, Helena discreetly removed her ring and pocketed it beneath the table.
This subtle act went unnoticed as the focus remained on Alden.
He responded with a softness seldom heard in his voice. “My wife doesn’t come from wealth or power, but what we have is precious. I prefer to keep our life private to protect her from any unnecessary scrutiny p>
Everyone was taken aback by Alden’s uncharacteristically tender remarks.
The woman next to him gazed at him, her admiration deepening. It was unexpected—Alden, usually so reserved, seemed almost transformed when speaking of his wife.
Meanwhile, Helena’s eyes were fixed on her plate, as she mindlessly toyed with her meal. She froze momentarily, processing Alden’s words. He claimed what they had was precious and that he wanted to protect her from unnecessary scrutiny?
Puzzled, Helena reflected on their arrangement: their marriage was nothing more than a deal.
Dominick chimed in warmly, “Mr. Wilson, should you ever decide to go public with your wife, I hope Nexus TV could have the exclusive interview. Right, Helena p>
Helena tensed at the sound of her name. She was reluctant to respond, so she muttered something vague instead.
Interview Alden and herself? Their marriage was not based on affection, and furthermore, it felt awkward to interview herself. Was she expected to conduct this interview on Nexus TV when he chose to marry for love in the future?
As these thoughts brewed, Helena’s irritation grew.
Abruptly, she rose. “I need a moment, please p>
Dominick watched her leave, startled by her sudden departure. Since her marriage, Helena’s demeanor had grown more unpredictable.
Perhaps being in a relationship had emboldened her somewhat.
Fuming, Helena made her exit, desperate to escape Alden’s presence.
However, she heard footsteps hurrying after her.
Without needing to look, she knew it was Alden and quickened her pace.
But Alden caught up quickly, his grip firm on her wrist.
Alden’s voice, low and close, broke the silence. “Why did you remove your ring p>