Chapter 156
Chapter 156:
Dorian personally oversaw Star Wish Investments’ daily affairs. Because of this, the moment Helena reached out to Antonio Green, he got wind of it.
When Dorian met Alden at their usual bar, he seized the chance to mock him. “Mr. Wilson, it looks like your charm is slipping. You’ve been married for a while now, yet Helena is still so indifferent toward you. Meanwhile, one encounter with a mysterious masked CEO, and she’s desperate for a second date. Do you think she might have fallen for someone else p>
“If all you’re going to do is talk nonsense, then save it,” Alden responded, his voice colder than ice.
Underneath his calm facade, though, Alden was battling unease. What reason could Helena possibly have for wanting a meeting with Star Wish’s CEO? Had something happened at Nexus TV, forcing her to reach out for financial backing again?
Briefly lost in speculation, Alden snapped back to the present when Dorian jabbed him lightly in the elbow.
From across the room, several men, seemingly idle bar patrons, were observing their interaction too closely. Clearly, these were men sent by Rylan. One knowing look exchanged between Alden and Dorian was enough — they knew what to do.
“It was my party. I invited whoever I pleased. You have no say over that,” Dorian said, abruptly rising to his feet, sneering down at Alden.
Alden’s grip tightened on his wine glass as he released a bitter laugh through clenched teeth. “Funny, I really misjudged you. Who knew you’d turn out to be such a pathetic opportunist p>
Just as the tension peaked, Leonino arrived.
“Hey, what’s going on here?” Leonino asked, confused and trying to defuse the situation.
Afraid Leonino would accidentally expose their act, Dorian grabbed his jacket roughly and stormed out.
“Hold it right there, Dorian!” Leonino scowled, chasing after him. Passing the suspicious observers, Dorian subtly winked, and Leonino caught on instantly.
“So, Dorian, this whole time you’ve just been messing with us? We were never worth taking seriously, were we p>
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Without missing a beat, Leonino launched into the act. He grabbed Dorian by the collar, giving him a few hard shoves.
With his teeth clenched, Dorian shot him a glare.
Was Leonino really using this moment to settle some grudge? They scuffled convincingly, making their exit loud enough for the spies to hear.
Unwilling to blow their cover, the men stayed seated, merely watching. Once safely outside, Dorian shook free from Leonino’s grip, saying irritably, “I told you to play along, not turn it into a wrestling match! Just admit it—you had fun doing that p>
Leonino simply drew out a tissue, wiping his hands disdainfully.
Dorian’s irritation only grew. With a sneer, he went straight for Leonino’s sore spot. “What’s got you in a mood, Dr. Prescott? Don’t tell me Valeria blocked you p>
As expected, Leonino’s expression immediately soured.
Smirking to himself, Dorian triumphantly pulled out his phone, dialing Valeria’s number theatrically in front of Leonino.
Yet his smug expression vanished quickly—Valeria had blocked him, too!
After Dorian and Leonino departed, Alden lingered briefly at the bar, maintaining appearances for Rylan’s spies, before quietly slipping out. Fearing something serious had occurred with Helena, he wasted no time arranging another meeting with her through Antonio.
This time, the meeting was scheduled to take place inside Star Wish Investments’ headquarters, with the time set for the following day.
Helena felt genuinely startled upon receiving the invitation. Everyone knew Star Wish’s CEO was hard to reach. Despite her efforts to persuade Antonio, she didn’t hold out much hope. Securing an appointment so quickly seemed almost unbelievable.
The next day, Helena ensured her preparations were meticulous. Yet nothing prepared her for the awe that filled her upon reaching Star Wish’s headquarters.
The building was strikingly contemporary, all sleek glass panes and bold architectural lines appearing straight from a futuristic fantasy. Inside, vibrant LCD screens displayed intricate investment graphs, immediately communicating efficiency and precision.
Moments after she stepped inside, Antonio personally emerged to welcome her.
Quietly, Helena trailed behind Antonio as they entered a glass-walled elevator.
Ascending slowly, Helena absorbed the bustling energy of each passing floor. The flashing automatic glass doors offered a clear view inside, where teams of financial analysts worked with sharp focus and steady hands. Helena had previously toured Wilson Group’s offices as a journalist. While impressive, their headquarters embodied traditional elegance. Compared to the old-fashioned style of the Wilson Group, Star Wish Investments felt cutting-edge and futuristic.
These observations filled her mind until Antonio finally halted before the CEO’s office door.
The moment Antonio knocked softly, Helena felt her heart start to race.