Chapter 249
Chapter 249:
A warmth spread through Helena, and her eyes glistened with unshed tears.
Natalie and Kareem had heard their conversation. Despite any past issues with Alden, neither could find anything to criticize about him right then.
They stayed for a few more minutes, chatting quietly before getting ready to leave. However, before they could head to the car, Natalie stopped Alden for a quick word.
“Our family isn’t chasing after wealth. As Helena’s mother, my priority is making sure she marries a man who truly deserves her.” With Helena out of earshot, Natalie shifted into a no-nonsense, businesslike tone. “The Wilson family’s situation is tricky. If you can’t show me you’re fully capable, I won’t trust you to protect my daughter p>
“Ms. Harrison, I’m grateful that Helena has someone who cares for her as much as you do,” Alden said, his posture easy and a small, proud smile tugging at his lips. “But I don’t feel the need to prove myself to you p>
Natalie returned his smile. “If you think it’s unnecessary, I’ll make it necessary. In three months, I expect you to fully integrate the Wilson Group’s assets into Star p>
Wish Investments and turn it into the leading investment firm in Cheson. If you can’t do that, I’ll make sure Helena doesn’t stay with you p>
Alden couldn’t care less about other people’s opinions, but when it came to Helena, his fists tightened without him even thinking.
Natalie, experienced in negotiation, quickly added, “How about a challenge? If you don’t manage what I’ve asked, then you walk away from Helena on your own p>
Alden shook his head with a smile as soon as he heard that. “You don’t need to try to stir me up, Ms. Harrison. No matter how competitive I am, I’d never use Helena like that p>
Natalie’s smile faded when she realized he wasn’t falling for it.
But Alden continued, “Anyway, I’m taking on your challenge. In three months, I’ll merge all of Wilson Group’s resources and elevate Star Wish Investments to new heights p>
Alden kept the details of their conversation to himself and didn’t tell Helena a word.
It wasn’t until Natalie and Kareem had left that he finally let his guard down. Helena spotted it and couldn’t resist teasing him.
Ⱡ𝖆𝓉𝓮𝓼𝓉 ςһ𝓪ρ𝑡𝑒𝗋𝓈 ⳑ𝖆𝓁𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀․ⅽ𝗈𝗺
“So even the mighty Mr. Wilson gets nervous once in a while?” she asked.
Alden grinned and pinched her cheek, joining in on the joke. “Exactly. If brides are nervous about meeting their future in-laws, it’s only right that sons-in-law feel the same way p>
Helena was taken aback by the mention of brides and sons-in-law. Even though they’d already shared plenty of intimate moments, she still blushed at such words and quickly looked away, not wanting to meet his gaze.
Alden smiled, but he didn’t explain that his nerves weren’t due to fearing Natalie’s and Kareem’s disapproval. He wasn’t concerned about their judgment of him. What mattered was whether they truly cared for Helena.
Ever since Alden had said yes to Natalie, the pressure at work had doubled. His original plan was to take his time folding the Wilson Group’s leftover assets into Star Wish Investments’ portfolio. It wasn’t like he lacked the funds—or the patience—to wait it out.