Chapter 193
Chapter 193:
A bright smile crept across his face. “No, but… I feel like she’s been getting closer to me p>
The moment he said it, Helen’s expression shifted sharply.
Helen could not stop herself from imagining the future. If Kristine truly married into their family one day, and if she and Ryan somehow ended up together, then Ryan seeing Kristine again and again would be inevitable. The thought alone made Helen’s chest tighten. She did not dare think any further.
She lifted her head and spoke softly, testing the waters. “Vance… everyone knows about Kristine and Mr. Yates. Aren’t you worried people will laugh at you for being with someone like that p>
Her voice faded as she met his eyes. The look in them was sharp and heavy — nothing like the warmth she was used to.
“Do you even hear yourself?” he asked coldly. “Kristine loved Colton with everything she had. If they broke up, it was because he didn’t cherish her. How does that make her wrong? You’re a woman too. Even if you can’t relate, how can you say something like that p>
Helen clenched her teeth and lowered her head. She felt wronged, yet she knew Vance was truly furious. She dared not argue. If she said one more word, she might be thrown out right then and there.
“I’m sorry,” she muttered at last.
“That’s enough,” Vance said firmly. “Go home and think about what you said p>
𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝖻𝖾𝗌𝗍 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖾𝗑𝗉𝖾𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗇𝖼𝖾 𝗈𝗇
Helen wanted to explain herself, but Vance had already turned away. His back made it clear he had no intention of listening anymore. Left with no choice, she walked out in frustration.
On the subway ride home, her phone buzzed with a message from her roommate, full of excitement. “Guess who the mystery guest is for this year’s school anniversary. You’ll never believe it. I finally get to see my crush up close. I’m so happy p>
Helen was in no mood for enthusiasm. Annoyed and distracted, she replied casually, “Who p>
A second message came almost immediately.
Helen stared at the screen, her pupils shrinking as shock washed over her.
Kristine was lying on the couch with a face mask on when her phone rang. She didn’t bother checking and assumed it was a voice call. Only after answering did she realize it was a video call. Asher’s sharp, mature features filled the screen.
Startled, she sat up. The mask slid off her face and dropped to the floor.
“You look relaxed,” Asher said with a low laugh. “Enjoying your free time p>
His voice was calm, but there was a faint pressure hidden beneath it.
Kristine sighed and tossed the ruined mask into the trash before looking back at the screen. “Is there something you need, calling me this late p>
Asher smiled faintly. “Are we really that distant now? Do I need a reason to call you p>
Kristine opened her mouth, then stopped, unsure how to respond.
Asher laughed softly. “Alright, I’m joking. Let’s talk business. You asked me earlier to help look for clients in Peudon. I found someone p>
“Really?” Kristine’s eyes lit up instantly.