Chapter 102
Chapter 102:
“No, no, you’ve misunderstood!” Gianni softened his tone immediately, panic flickering across his face. “We never intended to cross the Wilson family. It’s just that the tone of our news piece came off as biased. Could you please speak with Alden? Convince him not to pursue legal action p>
“I’ll approach Alden. But I need your complete honesty,” Helena leaned forward, her voice barely above a whisper. “Who provided that story? You wouldn’t have dared publish something so inflammatory unless someone promised protection p>
The truth hung heavily between them. Now that the story had exploded publicly and Nexus TV buckled under Alden’s pressure, they were being treated as disposable pawns.
Gianni clenched his jaw, retreating into telling silence.
“Was it… someone from within the Wilson family?” Helena’s penetrating gaze seemed to slice through Gianni’s carefully constructed defenses, as if she could extract the truth without a single word spoken. Gianni tensed visibly before dismissing her question with a wave. “I simply can’t reveal that information p>
Helena’s brow furrowed deeply. This reeked of Rylan’s meddling, yet he shouldn’t possess the audacity to leak something like that directly to media outlets. What remained hidden beneath the surface?
Instead of probing further, Helena offered genuine counsel. “Regardless of future promises, sever all ties with this source. Gianni, nothing beneficial awaits Nexus TV by entangling itself in this affair.” Though Helena spoke with sincerity, unease swept through Gianni. His expression hardened like cement. He’d devoted five more years than Helena to Nexus TV—he outranked her, after all. Who would have anticipated such a devastating misstep, culminating in a lecture from a mere weather anchor?
“Helena, Gianni is practically begging for your help. Don’t compound his misery,” Betsey interrupted with theatrical flair as she sauntered toward them.
Displeasure etched itself across Gianni’s features. “Betsey, at least you are understanding. Help me persuade Helena, would you p>
Betsey’s smile dripped with mockery. “Our colleagues were previously unaware of your connection to Alden. But now that everyone knows, your refusal to help seems rather callous. The other colleagues will take it hard when they hear about this p>
Helplessness washed over Helena.
𝓐𝓾𝓽𝓱𝓸𝓻’𝓼 𝓼𝓲𝓽𝓮: 𝓰Ɐ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧿𝓬𝓸𝓶
No guesswork needed—Betsey had undoubtedly broadcast throughout Nexus TV that she was Emily’s half-sister.
Gianni appeared convinced that Helena had no reasonable grounds to refuse assistance.
“I never stated I wouldn’t help,” Helena remarked, mischief dancing in her eyes. “But Betsey, you must accompany me p>
“Me?” Betsey recoiled, her confidence faltering. “Why should I join you p>
“If you refuse, then I’m not going either,” Helena replied with calculated nonchalance. “Mr. Wilson invariably separates professional and personal matters. I won’t confront this storm alone for Nexus TV’s sake. At worst, I lose my position. But colleagues from the entertainment division might have to lose their jobs, too.” She pivoted to leave.
Panic seized Gianni. “Betsey, accompany Helena immediately p>
Visible reluctance painted Betsey’s face. “Gianni, I have commitments this afternoon p>
Helena flashed an icy smile, deliberately echoing Betsey’s earlier tone. “Betsey, your refusal to help seems rather callous. The other colleagues will take it hard when they hear about this p>
Hatred blazed in Betsey’s glare, rendering her speechless.
Allowing no room for refusal, Gianni propelled Betsey forward. “Betsey, I’ll arrange your absence. This crisis demands immediate resolution—the station manager insists it must be settled today. You two must head to Wilson Group without delay p>
Though seething internally, Betsey couldn’t refuse. With resentment etched across her face, she grudgingly agreed to accompany Helena. The moment Gianni vanished, Betsey’s demeanor transformed completely.
She pressed impatiently, “Aren’t you going to contact Emily? Surely Alden prioritizes his wife’s happiness above all else p>
Their arrival at the Wilson Group without Emily could invite immeasurable humiliation.
Helena fixed Betsey with a penetrating stare. “Betsey, are you truly so certain Emily holds the position of Alden’s wife p>