Chapter 155
Chapter 155:
“Hold off on the cheers, both of you!” said Maisie, her brows knitted tight with unease. “Frida’s affection for Alden runs deep. I wouldn’t be surprised if she drained every last cent just to support him p>
Without a flicker of concern, Chadwick remained calm. “No one knows my mother like I do. I have to admit, she has a soft spot for Alden. But the Wilson name and the company’s future mean more to her than sentiment. Alden blew it this time, and with that, it’s clear he’s nowhere near ready to take over the Wilson Group. My mother will have no choice but to cut him loose for the good of the family p>
At last, Maisie let out a breath of relief. Still, a fresh anxiety crept into her voice. “He’s hit rock bottom now. What if he turns that desperation on us? We need to be ready if he lashes out p>
That made Chadwick laugh without restraint. “As if I’d ever give him the room to pull something like that p>
Confidence settled in his voice as he explained, “I’ve already got a card ready, plus two plane tickets. I’ll send Alden and his wife abroad. I’ll just tell my mother Alden’s facing discrimination in Cheson and struggling to cope. That’ll be enough to make her agree to send him abroad. And once he leaves…” Chadwick’s eyes narrowed, his gaze sharp and cold. “He won’t ever come back alive. Not in this lifetime p>
The coldness in his words sent a shudder through Rylan.
Maisie was thrilled by the plan, her eyes lighting up. “So it’s all set p>
Chadwick’s face practically beamed with smug satisfaction.
A smirk tugged at Maisie’s lips. “Just make sure you don’t screw it up this time. Last time, after all that plotting, only Delaney ended up dead and Alden was still out there causing chaos p>
Finally, Rylan’s voice cracked through the tension. “Wait—Dad? Mom? What are you saying p>
His head turned from one to the other, disbelief clouding his eyes. “I thought everything that happened to Delaney and Alden… wasn’t that just some tragic accident p>
Maisie’s smile returned, soft and steady. “You’re not a child anymore. You deserve to know the truth. Delaney’s death and Alden’s injury—they were your father’s doing p>
She reached out and put a reassuring hand on Rylan’s shoulder. “Don’t let it weigh on you too much. Every move your father made was to protect this family p>
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Rylan’s mouth fell open, but understanding followed quickly. A nod was all he gave. In that quiet moment, a truth hit him—he and Alden weren’t just rivals. They were enemies, and only one would remain in the picture.
At Nexus TV, the morning routine began without a hitch. Employees filed into the building one by one, clocking in and settling into their usual rhythms. All seemed normal until Betsey entered the office. A baseball cap shadowed her face, her mouth covered by a mask, and dark sunglasses perched on her nose.
Heads turned as she walked stiffly to her workstation. When she finally peeled away the mask and shades, a collective gasp rippled through the room. Gone was her usual polished look—she stood there, looking bruised and utterly out of sorts.
“Betsey, what in the world happened to you?” Tessa’s voice rang out first, her eyes wide with disbelief.
Humiliation crawled over Betsey’s skin as if she were under a spotlight. Her eyes flicked to Helena on instinct, but Helena didn’t even look her way. That made Betsey’s jaw tighten in frustration. Instead of responding to Tessa, she shot Helena a bitter glare. Helena didn’t flinch. She just gave a casual shrug and kept her expression neutral.
With a subtle tap on Helena’s desk, Dominick caught her attention. She understood his intention instantly and rose to follow him across the room to a quieter corner.
“You actually got it already? That’s incredible. Thanks so much!” Helena’s eyes lit up with both surprise and gratitude.
The night before, she’d asked Dominick for a favor—specifically, to track down the contact number of the chief secretary at Star Wish Investments. Dominick brushed off the praise, but curiosity got the better of him.
“You never said why you needed it p>
Helena hesitated for a moment. Dominick studied her closely, piecing things together.
“Are you trying to lock in a private interview or something? If that’s the case, let the styling team know ahead of time—you’ll be able to expense your outfit afterward p>
“No, that’s not it,” Helena replied quickly, shaking her head. “It’s not for work. I’m trying to get in touch with Antonio… for something personal p>
More than anyone, she understood how critical the redevelopment project had been to Alden. But Star Wish Investments had taken over the project. Her only hope was to reach someone close to the top. If she could find a way into the Star Wish Investments’ CEO’s circle, maybe—just maybe—she could help Alden get one last chance.