Chapter 378
Chapter 378:
His eyes traveled down, noting what she was wearing. For interviews, Helena typically dressed in formal clothes for the cameras, but off-screen, she preferred to keep things casual and relaxed. Today, however, she wore a sleek, well-fitted business suit. Her tall, narrow heels boosted her height by ten centimeters. She looked just like the formidable woman her mother was famous for being.
Her long hair was pulled up, giving her a more striking, authoritative look that stood in stark contrast to her usual soft and approachable style.
Alden found the scene both fresh and captivating, his stare growing more intense with each passing moment.
Feeling the weight of his gaze, Helena shifted a bit to the side, trying to escape it. “What are you staring at p>
“I’m admiring my wife and wondering how she always manages to look stunning in any outfit,” Alden said with a grin, his compliment sincere.
Having lost Helena and won her back, he no longer held back when it came to expressing his feelings.
Helena looked at him, remembering the cold, distant man she had first met. The difference was almost unbelievable.
“Enough with the compliments!” she teased, then pulled out a document and handed it to him.
Alden took the document and flipped through it absentmindedly. “Is this your interview outline?” he asked, sounding casual.
“It’s a business proposal,” Helena corrected him, her tone all business. “I’m here today representing the Harrison family to discuss a potential partnership with you p>
Alden’s hand froze for a second.
He placed the document on the table and let out a resigned laugh. “With how your parents feel about me at the moment, there’s no chance they’d want to work with me. Are you trying to secretly help me out with your family’s money because you think I can’t handle the crisis on my own p>
That was, in fact, exactly what Helena had in mind.
But it wasn’t about doubting his skills!
gⱯ𝗅𝗇0ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝗰𝗈𝗺; 𝒶𝒸𝒸𝑒𝓈𝓈 𝒽𝑒𝓇𝑒
Helena had never once questioned Alden’s ability to fix things and save Star Wish Investments from disaster.
What really mattered was that he needed to make time for his surgery abroad!
Helena knew that, as proud as Alden was, he would never accept her offer without a fight.
Luckily, she had already thought through her points on the way over, and now the words came easily. “You’re reading too much into this. My parents have always wanted me involved in the family business, but I have no background in commerce and no footing in Harrison Group p>
She let out a dramatic sigh before adding, “If I want to make a name for myself fast, I need to secure some big projects and start bringing in money for the company p>
Helena looked at Alden, her expression earnest. “Tell me, if I don’t come to you for these projects, who else would I even go to?” Her argument was sound, and Alden was already halfway swayed. Even so, he locked eyes with her, asking, “Are you p>