Chapter 97
Chapter 97:
Stepping through the front door of her home, Emily barely recognized the place that once felt warm—it now felt hollow and bleak. The familiar faces of the bustling staff were gone, leaving only one servant behind, a quiet reminder of all that had been lost.
From the living room, Douglas erupted in frustration, unable to hide his disappointment. “Did you know Alden brings Helena to see his grandmother every single week? And now she’s already got her hands on the Wilson family’s heirloom necklace p>
Emily bristled, crossing her arms. “The Simpson family’s downfall wasn’t solely my doing. Do you think getting Alden back would magically fix this mess p>
Coming home was the last thing Emily had wanted, but the outside world had offered her nothing better. She had assumed things would stabilize eventually, but returning home revealed just how far things had spiraled.
Frustrated, she threw a sharp 100k on the table. “Who on earth did you offend while I was gone p>
Gemma sounded utterly defeated, like she was recounting a bad dream. “We partnered with Stacey’s father on a few ventures, hoping to recover our losses. Instead, we ended up losing everything p>
To this day, no one could say for sure which influential figure they had managed to provoke.
With rage boiling over, Douglas raised his hand as if ready to strike. “None of this would’ve happened if you hadn’t walked away from that wedding p>
In his mind, Alden’s disability made him worthless, but his grandmother held true power. Even the small amount of spare change she had could have been enough to save the Simpson family.
Before the slap could land, Gemma stepped in front of Emily. “What’s the point of blaming her now? She came back, didn’t she? If only we can get things back to how they were, wouldn’t that fix everything p>
Douglas shot a sharp glare at Gemma. “You’ve got some nerve. Your other daughter is the problem now. Helena’s occupying the position of Alden’s wife and refusing to step aside p>
Emily scoffed under her breath. “Alden really did change her p>
Her thoughts drifted back to that tense meeting at the cafe hours ago. Helena no longer seemed meek or unsure—there was a confidence and brightness about her now.
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Gemma squeezed her hands, her voice shaking. “What are we supposed to do p>
While the Simpsons wallowed in their panic, a knock echoed through the hall. Caleb entered, composed and courteous.
Emily blinked, startled by the visitor. “Why would Mr. Rylan Wilson want anything to do with us p>
With a smooth smile, Caleb replied, “Mr. Rylan Wilson believes you’re the one truly meant to stand beside Mr. Alden Wilson. He’s offering his support p>
Leaning in, he whispered something meant only for Emily’s ears. A flicker of doubt passed over Emily’s face. “Even if this plan could work… why would Mr. Rylan Wilson want to help me p>
Caleb didn’t hesitate. “He sees you as the rightful match for the Wilson family. All he asks is that you remember his support when the time comes p>
Confusion deepened behind Emily’s eyes.
Rumors swirled that Rylan was the legitimate heir to the Wilson Group. If that were true, why would someone like him feel threatened by Alden? Unless… Alden wasn’t the helpless figure everyone assumed him to be.
That possibility only strengthened Emily’s determination to take Helena’s place as Alden’s wife.
Though realization dawned, Emily kept her thoughts under wraps, replying only with a nod.
Her lips curled into a composed smile. “If I make it into the Wilson family, I won’t forget what he’s done for me p>
Helena sat quietly in her office with two items in hand—Alden’s note from home and the card that had come with the surprise coffee delivery.
A single glance between them revealed the truth.
Tessa noticed Helena spacing out. “So? Did that mystery fan show up yesterday p>
Startled, Helena tucked the note away. “You could say that p>
She was now certain that the coffee and card hadn’t come from a stranger. It had been Alden all along.
And as for Emily inviting her to that exact cafe? That must have been just a twist of fate.
Tessa grinned knowingly. “Was it a guy? If your husband finds out, he’s going to be crazy jealous p>
Helena forced a hesitant smile. The idea that Alden might get jealous of himself was both ridiculous and oddly endearing.
Before she could say more, Dominick barged into the room, visibly out of breath. He waved Helena and Tessa over excitedly, urging them to check out the latest scoop from the entertainment section—word was, Alden Wilson’s elusive wife had finally been caught on camera.
Panic surged through Helena’s chest. Was it possible someone had snapped a photo of her and Alden outside that cafe, so close to Nexus TV?