Chapter 128
Chapter 128:
The helicopter ascended gradually, its movement silencing the crowd gathered below.
“Isn’t this a bit much? A helicopter just to fetch one person!” someone exclaimed in awe.
“The woman who got on it seems to be an anchor. She probably has an influential backer,” another person said.
“Shame we couldn’t spot the man in the helicopter. If we did, a quick online search could have told us more,” a third voice chimed in. While the crowd speculated, Tessa strained to see the helicopter until it was just a trace in the sky.
It was only when the aircraft had vanished completely that she turned to her colleagues and asked, “That was for Helena, wasn’t it? Please tell me I’m not imagining things p>
“You’re right; you’re not imagining anything p>
Overwhelmed by the realization, Tessa asked, “What does it cost to charter a helicopter like that? It must be Helena’s husband aboard, right? He seems to wield a lot of power p>
Inside the helicopter, the atmosphere was chilly.
Alden’s expression was unreadable—cold and distant.
After he assisted Helena on board, the two remained silent.
The helicopter’s rotors roared loudly, filling the cabin and making it impossible to speak. Helena tried to say something, but the deafening noise swallowed her words.
With no other option, she took out her phone and quickly typed a message to Alden. “Are you taking me p>
Alden glanced at her, pointed towards the digital screen ahead, and remained silent.
The screen showed their destination: Nexus TV headquarters.
Realizing Alden’s intentions, Helena was flooded with mixed feelings. She quickly typed another message: “How did you know I needed to get to the station so urgently p>
Without a word, Alden handed her his phone.
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Helena grabbed the phone and noticed a conversation between Alden and Dorian.
It turned out that Dorian was the one who had informed Alden about her situation.
She didn’t need to guess how Dorian had found out. It was clear that Valeria must have been the one to tell him.
At that moment, Helena understood why Alden had been so upset.
She had run into trouble but hadn’t turned to her husband for help, confiding only in her friend instead. Though their marriage lacked depth of feeling, Alden, being a man, might have felt sidelined because she had not depended on him.
Helena inhaled sharply, poised to send an explanation, when the helicopter suddenly shook.
Tension gripped her, and she reflexively seized Alden’s arm.
Moments later, she was enveloped in his comforting embrace.
“Don’t worry. It’s merely turbulence,” he assured her softly.
His breath tickled her ear, sending chills down her spine.
The sudden warmth caused Helena’s cheeks to bloom red.
Attempting to distance herself, she was jolted back into his arms by another shake, her face burying into his shoulder with a surprised gasp. As the helicopter stabilized, Helena hastily withdrew from his grasp.
While she was attempting to tame her tousled hair, her phone vibrated with a message from Alden.
“Escaped my arms quite fast—where’s my thank you p>
Catching Alden’s gaze, Helena noted the playful ease in his softened expression.
His mischievous smile deepened her blush.
Desiring to express her gratitude yet hindered by the noise, Helena opted for sign language.
Alden’s response was prompt. It was another message:
“Are you thanking me for the timely ride, or for the embrace just now p>
Helena’s cheeks flamed even more at this.
Alden wasn’t done. His next message read:
“If it’s for the latter, save it. It’s what any husband would do p>
Helena froze.
She wondered how she had missed Alden’s playful nature until now.
Meanwhile, at Nexus TV, Betsey learned that Helena was stuck in traffic and was secretly thrilled, only to find out the manager was also late due to the same jam.
This critical evaluation required his direct presence.
His tardiness meant a likely postponement, potentially benefiting Helena.
Irritated, Betsey clenched her teeth, silently hoping Helena would fail to return on time.
Suddenly, the office erupted with excitement.
“Look! A helicopter just landed on our rooftop!” shouted a colleague in disbelief.
As Dominick passed by, he added, “I caught sight of it too. But wasn’t there a no-fly notification? Could there be a fine for this p>
With everyone distracted by the helicopter, nobody noticed Helena stealthily descending from the rooftop, slipping back into the building as if nothing had happened.