Chapter 159
Chapter 159:
After scolding her grandson, Frida couldn’t help but feel a wave of sympathy when she pondered his current predicaments.
“It’s not entirely Den’s fault. With all eyes on him and Helena, the pressure is immense! She’s young, barely skilled in these matters. Unveiling the truth too soon could lead her to make irreversible errors, potentially undoing the meticulous efforts Den has invested over the years p>
Chadwick’s ruthlessness was no secret to Frida; she was all too aware of the depths to which he and his family could sink.
Should they learn of Alden’s current wealth and power, chaos would surely ensue, wreaking havoc among the Wilson Group’s shareholders, complicating life further for Alden.
Resolved not to exacerbate Den’s challenges, Frida maintained her stance.
Meanwhile, Helena, drenched from her labor in the garden, heaved a sigh of relief. She was about to cleanse herself of the day’s grime when a car horn disrupted the silence.
She peeked through the fence to discover Alden’s vehicle pulling up.
As the car door swung open, revealing a man whose presence was cold yet compelling, Helena instantly recognized Alden, even in casual attire.
Having sneaked there without his knowledge, she gasped, scrambling for a hiding spot.
Yet, before she could flee, Alden’s firm grip halted her, his voice mixing resignation with a gentle reminder, saying, “Didn’t we agree to honor Grandma’s wishes last night p>
Helena, still reeling from the sudden chaos, attempted to wrench away from the grasp that held her.
In her haste, she stepped back, only to find the soil beneath her feet shifting unpredictably.
In the end, both she and Alden lost their footing, leading to an unexpected fall.
“Watch out p>
Helena nearly stumbled into a menacing rose bush laden with thorns. With a swift shout, Alden yanked her away from the sharp hazard just in time.
The abrupt movement, however, made him lose his balance and tumble into the mud.
Protected by his quick action, Helena found herself on top of him, with only a bit of mud staining her clothing.
Realizing their predicament, she swiftly got up to assess Alden’s condition. “Are you hurt anywhere? Are you okay p>
Mud now marred Alden’s face, a dark streak disrupting his usually pristine appearance.
“I’m fine, but are you alright p>
Seeing him disheveled like this was an unusual sight indeed. Helena nodded her head, suppressing a smile that involuntarily spread across her face.
Her smile seemed to wash away Alden’s concern for the mud staining his clothes; his heart felt lighter instantly.
Soon after, Shelley appeared.
They were ushered to the changing area.
While Helena only needed a quick change of clothes, Alden was compelled to shower due to the mud.
Helena changed swiftly and returned to the living room first, only to encounter Rylan, the person she least hoped to see at that moment.
Rylan had brought nutritional supplements for Frida.
Upon noticing Helena, he didn’t miss the opportunity to flash a sneering smile, dripping with sarcasm. “Did you come with my brother? What’s his agenda—pleading with Grandma, or perhaps groveling before me p>
“Enough!” Helena burst out, her patience wearing thin.
At that moment, Shelley reappeared, bringing with her the clean clothes for Alden and his stained hearing aid.
Rylan reached out and seized the hearing aid, examining it closely in his hand. “Fascinating device, isn’t it? Transforms a deaf man back to normal so easily. But imagine if it were to break…” As Rylan finished speaking, his hand opened casually.
The hearing aid tumbled to the floor. Reacting quickly, Helena lunged to catch it.
Her fingers brushed it just as Rylan’s shoe descended with deliberate force.
“Ah!” Helena cried out from the pain.
Despite the sharp sting, she didn’t release her grip.
Holding the hearing aid firm, she felt the rough underside of Rylan’s shoe tearing at the skin of her fingers.