Chapter 224
Chapter 224:
When he arrived, Albert planned to give him a hard time. Maybe a little humiliation would chase him off.
With that thought, his expression relaxed into something more agreeable. Helena, thinking she had convinced him, lit up with joy. Her eyes sparkled with quiet excitement.
She glanced toward the window, thoughts drifting. Why wasn’t Alden here yet? A few minutes later, Alden finally appeared.
Dressed in a sleek black overcoat, Alden carried an unmistakable air of command. His features were striking, but it was the gravity in his presence that silenced the room.
Even Albert, bitter as he was, understood in that moment why his daughter had fallen for him.
“Mr. Ellis,” Alden said with calm respect, “I’m here to take you and Helena home.” He didn’t even glance at Helena. His gaze remained politely fixed on the old man, his smile measured and sincere.
Albert snorted, not bothering to hide his contempt. “Mr. Wilson, a man of your stature shouldn’t be lowering himself to pick up someone like me p>
“Dad!” Helena quickly interjected, sensing the hostility in his tone.
But Alden raised a hand to gently stop her. With the same unwavering politeness, he replied, “You flatter me, Mr. Ellis. I’m Helena’s husband, which makes me your son-in-law. It’s my honor to pick you up. I’d gladly do far more if you asked it p>
Albert blinked, caught off guard. He hadn’t expected him to be so humble.
Before Albert could muster another snide remark, Alden walked over to the luggage, lifting both heavy suitcases without breaking a sweat. With quiet confidence, he strode to the door and tossed a courteous glance back. “Mr. Ellis, let’s not keep Helena waiting. Shall we p>
“You—” Albert began, but the words stalled in his throat, leaving him seething in silence.
Helena, eyes flicking to the still-healing knife wound on Alden’s abdomen, hurried after him with a look of barely concealed worry. Her father was left behind to stew in his frustration.
Alden didn’t look back. He didn’t need to. The damage was done. Albert ground his teeth in bitter resentment, but there was nothing he could do. Not far away, Natalie and Kareem were watching the scene unfold.
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They caught sight of Helena slipping her arm through Alden’s, a quiet gesture that sent Kareem’s temper boiling. He surged forward—only to be yanked back.
“Don’t be reckless!” Natalie hissed, clutching his arm.
“How can I not be? Our daughter’s being taken away from us p>
Kareem’s breathing turned ragged, fury coloring his face. But Natalie, cold and calculating, had already pulled out her phone. “Apply pressure. Any project Star Wish Investments is pursuing—block it. I don’t care what it costs p>
Dorian, paying attention to those projects, took notice of Natalie’s actions immediately and passed the information to Alden.
By the time Alden slid into the driver’s seat—having helped both Helena and Albert into the car—Dorian’s message had appeared on his phone.