Chapter 580
Watching Helena spiral into defenseless anxiety was exactly what she wanted.
The calculation in Celeste’s eyes deepened, though her expression grew even softer and more considerate as she dangled the next piece of bait.
“Helena, you really don’t need to worry so much. You hold the exclusive shares of the Sterling Family Trust. Your financial foundation is infinitely stronger than anyone else’s.
As long as you get the management rights back, the assets will be yours to control freely. Every single problem will be solved p>
Seeing that Helena was hanging onto her every word, Celeste softened her voice further.
“I know the absolute best private trust manager in the industry. He works with top-tier international investment firms.
Half the elite families, billionaires, and titans of industry trust them with their portfolios.
Their trading capabilities are unparalleled. The speed at which they multiply wealth is beyond anything you’d see in standard wealth management.
A return of a few billion dollars is nothing but a snap of their fingers.
They could easily recoup all your losses and even double your initial capital without breaking a sweat p>
“Really p>
Helena’s eyes instantly lit up, her desperate anxiety completely swallowed by raw greed.
Her judgment was completely clouded, consumed by the seductive fantasy of making her money back and restoring her wounded pride.
She frantically grabbed Celeste’s wrist, her tone urgent.
“Celeste, I trust you! I’m begging you to handle this for me.
Whatever it takes, you have to help me get those trust management rights back from Sienna and connect me with this firm p>
Looking at how fully hooked and easily manipulated Helena was, Celeste sneered internally.
Outwardly, she maintained a cautious facade, furrowing her brows as if offering a gentle warning.
“Helena, I have to be up front with you. High-end investments always pair massive returns with high risks.
This firm’s entry threshold is astronomical. They are incredibly picky and don’t just accept anyone’s money.
I can’t guarantee they’ll agree to work with us p>
Helena frowned. “Aren’t they your friends p>
Celeste shook her head. “I’ve only seen them making headlines in the financial magazines lately.
Zurich’s top four families and the international casino tycoons all have their money managed by them p>
“Seriously?” Hearing just how powerful this firm was, Helena’s interest skyrocketed.
Celeste nodded. “If you’re interested, I can call them right now and ask p>
Helena nodded emphatically. “Call them p>
The moment the word left her mouth, Celeste pulled out her phone and dialed the number right in front of her.
The call connected quickly.
However, because the volume was turned down so low, Helena couldn’t catch a single word of the conversation.
Helena could only hold her breath, her eyes locked onto Celeste’s shifting expressions in agonizing suspense.
Less than a minute later, Celeste ended the call, her face etched with regret and hesitation.
She looked at Helena and gently shook her head. “Helena, I’m so sorry. They aren’t accepting your trust assets at the moment.
They said their current portfolios are completely saturated and their risk control has tightened. They arent taking any new clients p>
“What p>
Helena’s face instantly went cold. Disbelief washed over her as her deep-seated arrogance took a brutal hit.
As the matriarch of the Sterling family, she had reigned over the Capital’s elite social circles for decades.
When had anyone ever rejected her to her face?
Every firm in the Capital practically tripped over themselves to bow down the second they heard the Sterling name.
Genuine fury flared in her chest. “Who in the Capital dares to refuse a partnership with the Sterlings? I demand to use this firm
I want to see if they really have the guts to publicly deny me p>
In a fit of rage, she snapped at her bodyguards, “Find the exact address of this firm immediately. I’m going there myself p>
The bodyguards acknowledged the order and immediately got to work.
Watching Helena completely lose her composure, Celeste allowed a faint, contemptuous smirk to touch her tips where the older woman couldn’t see.