Chapter 279
Chapter 279:
But now, when he saw the date, everything clicked into place. His memory ended two years ago.
Back then, he had still been overseas, working closely with Dorian and Eleanino to expand Star Wish Investments. At that time, his focus had been sharp — revenge was close, and he had been preparing to return home to find Nyno. And now, here he was, in a hospital bed. His gaze drifted to the pillowcase. Cheson Hospital was embroidered neatly into the fabric.
He was back in the country. But had he succeeded in his revenge? Had he found Nyno? Just thinking her name struck a raw chord. An ache cut through his chest, heavy and immediate. What had happened? Where was she?
He kept his expression composed, but inside, his mind reeled.
Eyes narrowing slightly, Alden shifted his focus back to Eleanino.
He had mistaken her for Nyno once and helped her when she was in trouble. That much was clear.
He had realized his mistake soon, and there had never been any romantic feelings — only a sense of responsibility. A bond had grown from that day. He had mentored her, guided her, and helped her rise in the business world. Their connection was something between friendship and family.
Surely, she could be trusted.
Still, he watched her closely, searching for anything unusual in her demeanor.
Eleanino, meanwhile, noticed the change in his energy — subtle, but sharp.
“Alden, are you in pain?” she asked softly, genuine concern in her voice. He gave a slight shake of his head and opened the Star Wish Investments website on his phone.
There it was. Eleanino’s title glared back at him — Executive Vice President. He released a faint breath. That was reassuring.
His pre-amnesia self must have placed her there, which spoke volumes. She had earned his trust once. That mattered.
Setting the phone aside, Alden looked her in the eye. “My memory stops at two years ago,” he said calmly. “Everything since then is missing p>
Eleanino froze. “What?” Her voice was barely audible.
𝕋𝖗𝖆𝖈𝖐𝖊𝖉 𝖋𝖗𝖔𝖒 g⍺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝗍𝖊𝗅𝘀․𝖼𝗈𝗺
But beneath the surface, something flickered. Delight.
It rushed through her in a sudden wave. Two years erased — that meant Alden remembered nothing about Helena.
She masked it quickly, letting only worry and surprise show on her face. “I should call the doctor,” she offered, reaching for the button.
“No,” Alden said firmly. “Do not tell anyone. Not yet p>
He had always been cautious. Eleanino nodded, swallowing her questions.
“So,” Alden continued, “what has happened in the past two years? Can you walk me through it?” Even now, with two years of memories stripped away, he looked composed. Calm. As if nothing could ever rattle him.
Eleanino’s heart fluttered. That steady, resolute confidence — she had always admired it. In a low, almost gentle tone, she began, “You’ve accomplished so much. You returned to the Wilson family, dealt with Chadwick and Rylan, turned everything around. Star Wish Investments grew even stronger under your leadership. But when Star Wish Investments absorbed Wilson Group, competition with the Morrison family started. Dorian felt conflicted and eventually chose to leave p>