Chapter 196
Chapter 196:
Alden scowled, staring intently at the words “Divorce Agreement” for a few moments to ensure he had read them correctly.
His grip on the paper tightened suddenly. He stood up and confronted Helena with the document. “You want to divorce me? You’ve even prepared the agreement p>
Helena’s nerves got the better of her. She attempted to grab the document from him.
However, Alden raised his arm slightly, using his height to keep the paper just out of her grasp. He then opened the agreement and started to read it.
His frown deepened as he came across a list of his assets.
After years of managing his affairs with precision, Alden had accumulated a substantial fortune. A large portion of it, however, was tucked away in foreign accounts—far from the view of anyone back home.
The list was incomplete but included many of his hidden assets.
Helena, a simple news anchor with no support from the Simpson family, should not have known about these assets. How had she accessed this information?
Alden gave her an inquisitive look, which she misinterpreted. She quickly explained, “Not everything in this agreement is my idea. I never wanted your money p>
Worried he might doubt her intentions, she hastily added, “If you’re unsure about me, I’m willing to draw up an additional contract this instant. I won’t touch any of your property from before the marriage!” She rushed to grab pen and paper.
Alden sighed and gently grasped her wrist.
He gazed at her face, forcing a tight smile. “Helena, in your eyes, what kind of man do you believe I am p>
“What?” Confusion clouded Helena’s expression.
He sighed again, this time more softly. “Do you think I regard you as a gold digger? Or do you think I’m hesitant to share my wealth with you?” His earnest tone made Helena’s heart skip a beat.
The next moment, Alden dismissively threw the agreement onto the table, his lips curling into a wry smile. “This document is absurd. I refuse to consider a divorce. The only useful part in this is the list of assets, and even that is incomplete p>
Right before Helena’s eyes, Alden grabbed his phone and dialed Xavier. “Go over every bit of my personal wealth and put a full inventory together. When it’s ready, get the company’s attorney. I want Helena to have a share in everything I own p>
𝓡𝓮𝓪𝓭 𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓮 𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓼𝓽: ⳑ𝖺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝗍𝖊𝗅𝘀．𝖼𝗈𝗺
Xavier was still processing the situation when Helena, clearly agitated, snatched the phone from him.
She quickly hit the hang-up button, her voice trembling with anxiety as she said, “I told you, I’m not after your money p>
“But I want this,” Alden retorted, his face tense as he moved closer. His firm tone left no room for debate. “I want us to be real partners, to share everything.
Helena, I expect the same from you p>
As he spoke, he gently placed his hands on her shoulders.
Helena looked up at him sharply, taken aback by the intensity in his eyes.
Ever since he had seen the divorce agreement, Alden had been visibly shaken. He had been holding himself back, teeth clenched, but now, as he locked eyes with Helena’s confused expression, his control slipped.
“Helena, I’m prepared to share all that I own with you, but you must do the same,” Alden said, his voice firm and commanding. “That includes your heart—and yourself p>
“No… Alden…” Helena began to object, but he silenced her with a passionate kiss before she could say more.
In his strong embrace, she felt almost weightless, easily sinking into the soft sofa cushions.
Helena resisted, her jaw set tight, but Alden was determined, allowing her no escape.
After a lingering, breath-stealing kiss, her mind swirled and every ounce of strength drained from her body.
Then, abruptly, Alden stopped.
Helena opened her eyes, confused, only to see that beneath the fervent desire in his gaze, there was also concern and caution as he carefully observed her reaction.
In that moment, she realized Alden still remembered her fear of intimacy.
Tears welled up in Helena’s eyes. How could he be so confusing? He had kept secrets from her and deceived her, yet now, he was ready to share his vast wealth with her, still showing such consideration.
A whirlwind of mixed emotions engulfed her, leaving Helena uncertain about how to confront the man standing before her.