Chapter 231
Chapter 231:
Maybe, just maybe, Alden wasn’t simply a shrewd businessman. Maybe he was someone capable of protecting Helena from life’s worst storms.
At last, Emily’s real nature came to light.
Albert had no interest in speaking to her any further, and the thought of facing Gemma again didn’t sit well with him either. With firm resolve, he sent her away. But the tension left behind by Emily’s meltdown lingered like a bad taste.
None of them had much appetite left. They finished what was on their plates out of courtesy more than hunger. Albert then used an errand as an excuse and took his leave, setting off to meet Natalie and Kareem.
When he arrived, he spoke in full detail about everything Alden had revealed. At the end, with some hesitation, he said, “Based on what I’ve seen… Alden really seems to care about Helena. Don’t you think we should give the guy a real chance p>
“No!” Kareem, still adjusting to having his daughter back, could barely contain his irritation. The idea that she might end up with Alden sparked instant frustration. Seeing Albert start to waver only made it worse. He was on the verge of snapping.
Before things escalated, Natalie gently intervened, urging Kareem to cool down. Once Albert left, she took a quiet moment to reflect before saying, “I just closed a major deal that Star Wish Investments had been chasing. And instead of handling the problem himself, Alden went to have dinner with Helena and her father. If he can’t balance personal life and business well, how can he expect to survive in this industry p>
The next day, Alden and Helena returned to their respective workplaces.
In the president’s office at Star Wish Investments, Alden examined the financial report from the previous day that Dorian had delivered. A satisfied smile played across his lips.
“This time, our rival proved exceptionally sharp. After they snatched our business twice before, I crafted a trap—into which they stumbled without hesitation.” Alden’s voice carried a thoughtful edge as his eyes narrowed, determination gleaming in his gaze.
Dorian instantly recognized that this mysterious opponent had thoroughly ignited Alden’s competitive spirit.
Alden’s latest strategy had been meticulously designed. Star Wish Investments had been poised to sign a contract with Thomas Loftus, a finance prodigy whom Alden had personally guided years earlier.
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Thomas harbored profound gratitude toward Alden and would go to remarkable lengths for him.
Yet their connection had remained veiled from public knowledge.
Now, Alden decided to leverage this relationship, positioning Thomas—currently stationed in Corland—as the counterparty for Star Wish Investments. The enormous sum involved in the contract created perfect bait for anyone seeking to undermine Star Wish Investments.
Just as anticipated, the adversary tumbled headlong into the trap.
Despite this victory, neither Alden nor Dorian allowed themselves to relax their vigilance.
Anyone capable of uncovering Star Wish’s confidential projects so swiftly must command formidable resources.