Chapter 376
Chapter 376:
“Is the surgery risky?” Helena asked immediately.
Leonino’s tone turned somber. “Yes, it’s risky, and the dangers are significant. But I have to tell you, the longer he waits, the more dangerous it becomes p>
“Then you have to get him to have the surgery now!” Helena blurted out, her worry evident in her voice.
Leonino could only smile ruefully. “Do you really think I can talk him into anything? I’ve already brought it up, but he came up with every excuse in the book to refuse p>
Helena’s anxiety deepened. “What reasons did he give p>
Star Wish Investments had been caught in a wave of bad press recently, and things had only worsened after its vice president, Eleanino, was arrested and thrown behind bars, adding to the company’s troubles. When Alden lost his memory, many of the past projects and decisions had to be reevaluated and reorganized. This consumed a lot of his time. Alden used to rely on Dorian for support, but now he was handling everything alone. It was clear how tough that had become.
As if that wasn’t enough, there was also the wager with Helena’s parents. Alden had to complete the Wilson Group integration within three months, and with the clock ticking, he was in a race against time.
After Helena heard the truth from Leonino, her face grew more serious. Eventually, she said, “No matter how crucial work is, it’s not worth risking his health. And about the bet with my parents, I can handle that. It’s not like it’s a legally binding deal. We don’t have to treat it like it’s set in stone p>
“You think I haven’t tried telling him all of this?” Leonino let out a heavy sigh. “But you know how he is. Once his mind is made up, there’s no changing it p>
It was Helena who had requested this meeting with Leonino, but now it was Leonino who was pleading with her. “Helena, right now, you’re the only one he might actually listen to. Please, have a word with him. Convince him to stop being so stubborn and go ahead with the surgery p>
Helena gave a firm nod. She furrowed her brow, thinking carefully about how to approach Alden and change his mind.
Alden was sitting in his office. Thanks to Leonino, his hearing aid was finally working well enough for regular conversations. However, occasional sharp pains would shoot through his temples, and they didn’t seem to let up.
Alden pushed through it, using sheer determination to maintain a composed appearance, hiding any sign of discomfort. Even Xavier, one of the few people who had always been close to him, had spent an hour and a half updating him on the current situation, yet hadn’t noticed anything unusual.
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After going through all the updates, Xavier paused briefly and then spoke quietly. “Mr. Wilson, Eleanino’s been trying to contact you. She insists on seeing you p>
Natalie always acted quickly and with certainty. She was using every connection she had to have Eleanino moved to the private prison in Corland. Once her arm was fully healed, she would be deported. When it came to what would happen to her next, Alden knew better than anyone.
Alden still had a soft spot for her, despite everything. But Eleanino had gone too far when she harmed Helena. That was the one thing Alden couldn’t tolerate—the one line no one could cross.
Without a word, Alden pressed his lips together and quietly said, “No p>