Chapter 492
Chapter 492:
He instantly latched onto the idea, calculating how Helena’s success might reflect on him.
Seizing the moment, he cut in before Helena could reply. “Mr. Hughes, I’ll have a private meeting room prepared for you and Ms. Ellis right away—so you can talk in comfort p>
Soon after, in the quiet of the meeting room, Helena settled onto the sofa, her legs casually crossed, pointedly maintaining her bold demeanor.
Zayden leaned back, a crooked smile tugging at his lips. “You know, I have to hand it to you, Helena—you’re refreshingly direct. Not the type to fuss over minor details.” Without waiting for her reaction, he cut to the chase. “But about what you said before—that your mother will give you all of her assets… I’ve done some digging. Turns out, things aren’t quite as ideal as you made them sound p>
Helena stiffened, reading between the lines. Clearly, he’d heard about the luxury boutique fiasco and the nasty rumors Liliana had started. She kept her expression cool and shrugged. “Is that so p>
Zayden nodded, his lips thinning in mild exasperation. “Look, on the surface, it might look like you’ve landed on your feet. But dig a little deeper, and it’s all smoke and mirrors. The Harrison family? They don’t really see you as one of their own. And most of Alden’s wealth is stashed overseas—managing that as someone who’s only ever lived here? That’s not a challenge you want to take on p>
Letting out a heavy sigh, Zayden softened his tone. “Why set your sights on something that’s never truly been yours? Why not focus on what’s right in front of you—on what you can actually hold onto p>
Helena tilted her brow thoughtfully, then asked with precision, “Oh? And what exactly do you think that is p>
Zayden’s smile grew, sly and persuasive. “Your career. If you want, I can invest in you—right now. With my resources, you wouldn’t just become the top anchor at Genie TV; I could help you break into national networks, maybe even the biggest media outlets in the country p>
After painting a glittering future, Zayden’s tone turned even more persuasive. “I know you’ve always dreamed of making it big as a national anchor. I’m ready to help you get there—fame, money, the whole package. Isn’t that worth considering p>
Helena saw right through his act. This sly old fox had no intention of handing over the land she wanted. Instead, he was tossing her a minor perk, hoping she’d settle for less and quietly give up the fight.
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Feigning hesitation, she widened her eyes, allowing a glimmer of hope to slip into her voice. “You’d really help me? But… what do you want in return p>
Zayden wasted no time laying out his conditions. “It’s simple! The land you asked for—it’s worthless to you. All I want is for you to let it go. There’s no smarter trade than giving up something insignificant in exchange for a real shot at success p>
Helena secretly rolled her eyes but managed a dramatic sigh, playing her part as the conflicted damsel. “Ah, I’ll admit, the land means nothing to me… But the man I love—he says he has to have it. If I can’t help him get it, he’ll walk away p>
Zayden stiffened, caught off guard. The man she loved? Was she talking about the one his people had seen sneaking out of her place earlier this morning?