Chapter 180
Chapter 180:
Chadwick thought of Rylan, whose fate remained uncertain, and of Maisie, who had just been forced to leave by him. Overwhelmed by despair, he closed his eyes, feeling as though all hope had vanished.
Now isolated, he faced utter defeat and humiliation at the hands of Alden. The dramatic confrontation between father and son had reporters buzzing with anticipation.
Having witnessed enough of Chadwick’s distress, Alden decided he was done entertaining the media. Flanked by Antonio and Xavier, he made a swift departure through the hall’s secure exit.
However, as he approached the main gates of the Wilson Group, an unexpected figure emerged—was that Helena?
Surprise disrupted Alden’s usually composed demeanor as his eyes widened. Standing quietly a few meters away, Helena held his gaze.
She and Betsey had agreed to swap clothes at the airport before boarding. Betsey would proceed to Evrachia in her stead, while she remained to uncover Alden’s true activities.
The entire corporate confrontation was being broadcast live by the media. Helena, viewing from afar, was just as shocked as anyone when Alden revealed his identity. Though she had suspected a link between Alden and Star Wish Investments, the realization that he was actually Covey caught her off guard.
Suddenly, a flood of memories surged through her mind.
She had thought Alden had lost the redevelopment project and had scrambled to arrange a meeting with the CEO of Star Wish Investments. She had even gone as far as seeking help from Frida. She recalled watching Chadwick and Rylan attend Star Wish’s charity gala, feeling a quiet ache for Alden, who hadn’t been allowed to join them. She had seen Covey at the height of success, running a powerful business empire, playing the piano with effortless grace—and in the middle of it all, she couldn’t help but resent the way Alden had been pushed aside.
What was the result of all this?
Helena felt utterly foolish.
“Helena? Why are you here p>
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Regaining his composure, Alden walked toward her quickly, reaching for her hand with urgency. The mix of unfamiliarity and disappointment in her eyes sent a wave of panic through him. He was eager to clarify everything, but before he could begin, an eager voice interrupted.
“Over here, this way! Mr. Wilson is right here p>
Following Alden’s departure from the press event, the reporters quickly took notice and followed him. He ought to have been in his vehicle and away by now. Yet, Helena’s unexpected presence had detained him, providing the reporters with their opportunity. The crowd swelled, swiftly separating the pair who had been gazing at each other from a distance.
From the edge of the gathering, Helena watched helplessly as Alden was engulfed by enthusiastic reporters, managing only a forced, bitter smile herself.
“Mr. Wilson, can you describe the journey of building Star Wish Investments overseas? What obstacles did you encounter?” asked one reporter eagerly.
“Is there a hidden reason you chose to operate internationally under an alias, especially against your own father?” probed another.
“With your recent remarkable success, what visions do you hold for the future?” asked yet another.
Questions, thick with awe and praise, enveloped Alden.
Helena, standing a short distance away, could hear each question distinctly. Tears began to stream down her cheeks unexpectedly, and she wiped them away, noticing a scar on the back of her hand.
This scar was a reminder of when she had protected Alden’s hearing aid from being crushed under Rylan’s foot. Yet, that hearing aid had ultimately been inconsequential to Alden.
She realized she had been foolish enough to sacrifice so much for something so trivial. What did Alden think of her actions back then? Surely, he must have silently ridiculed her naivety.
These reflections plunged Helena deeper into despair.
Her vision blurred, and her knees buckled under the weight of her emotions. As she instinctively tried to flee from Alden’s presence, her body faltered, and she nearly fell.
“Helena, are you alright?” came a concerned voice.
A firm hand caught Helena’s arm just in time.
Expecting Alden, she looked up only to find Dario’s worried face. The realization of her own pain and disillusionment hit her anew, reviving her senses.
After taking a moment to collect herself, Helena straightened and reassured him, “I’m okay p>
She then eyed the throng of reporters and, with resolve, turned to Dario. “Do you have the interview equipment with you? We’ve stumbled upon a huge story—let’s ensure our channel covers it p>