Chapter 101
Chapter 101:
Helena froze, a chill rippling down her spine. She hadn’t heard about this news at work. The fact that Nexus TV would run such a story blindsided her completely.
“I need to get back to the station immediately!” Panic flashed across Helena’s face as she turned toward the exit, but Alden’s firm grip around her wrist stopped her in her tracks.
His expression remained calm, as if it were a stranger’s problem rather than his own. “The story has already broken. Nothing you do now can change that. I’ll handle this myself. Your father needs you here p>
No one understood the sting of false accusations better than Helena. Her brow furrowed with concern, and a sharp pang shot through Alden’s heart.
Yet he only asked, his voice barely above a whisper, “Aren’t you going to question whether the accusation is true p>
“You’ll share the truth when you’re ready, Alden. I’ll be here whenever that moment comes.” Helena’s eyes, still glistening with unshed tears, softened with a tenderness that made her unwavering faith devastatingly beautiful.
Alden hesitated, the weight of her trust settling over him. “Alright,” he murmured after a long pause.
Helena took a day off to remain at Albert’s bedside. Only after the doctors confirmed his condition had stabilized did she reluctantly return to Nexus TV.
The station buzzed with whispers in the wake of yesterday’s bombshell report. The entertainment division claimed an editorial mistake had caused the premature publication of an unverified story—a mere technical error.
Helena saw through the transparent lie immediately. Content published on Nexus TV’s platform underwent rigorous multi-level review. No editor would risk their career by rushing a story that could invoke the wrath of the Wilson family.
Her colleagues were buzzing with theories and speculation.
Dominick leaned in, offering the latest rumor—Alden had reportedly contacted the reporter responsible for the piece, offering substantial compensation to bury the story and prevent further exposés. Insiders hinted that more damning revelations were coming.
If Alden was willing to pay for silence, wasn’t that tantamount to confession? The implication was heavy—Alden truly had killed someone.
Tessa shook her head vehemently. “I simply cannot reconcile this with the Alden I’ve observed. Even when the redevelopment project faced delays, he prioritized the area’s residents. He deliberately hired workers with disabilities who face employment discrimination elsewhere. Could someone with such compassion truly take a life p>
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“That’s who he is today. His past remains shrouded in mystery,” Dominick replied, his expression troubled despite his objective analysis. “Alden was merely a youth when the alleged incident occurred p>
Most striking was how the timing of the alleged murder coincided almost perfectly with the accident that had stolen Alden’s hearing. In essence, the incident that left him deaf might well be connected to the case now making headlines. He had lived in silence ever since—perhaps his penance for whatever truly happened.
Even Nexus TV, which broke the story, hadn’t uncovered the complete truth. Other media outlets were scrambling, each publishing contradictory accounts.
Within hours, #WilsonGroupUnfitHeir dominated the trending lists. Helena’s anxiety mounted as she watched the narrative spiral out of control, spreading with even greater ferocity than her own scandal had. She longed to do something for Alden but felt paralyzed by helplessness.
Without warning, Gianni Armstrong, the chief editor from the entertainment division, strode purposefully toward her desk. He dispensed with pleasantries—he needed Helena’s assistance.
Helena recoiled in surprise. “What possible help could I offer p>
Gianni’s words were blunt. “Helena, drop the act. Betsey already disclosed everything. You’re Alden’s sister-in-law, correct p>
Helena’s expression hardened at the mention of Betsey’s name. Yet with Alden’s reputation hanging in the balance, she didn’t immediately dismiss Gianni’s approach.
Her voice turned glacial. “So you’ve come fishing for more information p>