Chapter 261
Chapter 261:
“Of course, I’ll take full responsibility,” Helena answered firmly, her tone brisk.
A brief smile flickered across Alden’s face before he rose to his feet, his expression quickly turning unreadable. “Then please come with me, Ms. Ellis p>
He walked off briskly, not bothering to check if Helena was following. Helena rushed to keep up, her slight frame seeming almost fragile in comparison.
Plenty of reporters still remembered the incident when Alden had reprimanded her in front of everyone.
Watching her dive straight into the fire again, everyone around quietly felt sorry for her. But the truth was far from what it seemed—
The moment the CEO’s office door clicked shut, before Helena had time to think, she was pressed hard against it.
“Alden, I—” she began, but he didn’t give her a chance to finish. He kissed her suddenly and passionately.
Helena’s pulse raced with apprehension. This was Alden’s company, after all. Just beyond the door, the rhythmic footfalls of employees continued to echo through the hallway.
She pressed her palms against Alden’s shoulders, attempting to create distance between them. He lifted his head slightly but refused to release her. Instead, his voice—low and rich with amusement—caressed her ear.
“Isn’t this thrilling p>
“You—you’re absolutely incorrigible!” Helena stammered, heat flooding her cheeks.
Alden’s lips curved into a knowing smile, the undisguised hunger in his gaze transforming his features into something dangerously alluring. His penetrating eyes captured her completely, threatening to pull her into their depths.
They remained locked in this silent standoff, mere breaths apart, the tension between them mounting with each heartbeat.
Helena’s anxiety gradually dissolved. Just as Alden leaned forward to claim her lips once more, a sudden rap at the door shattered the moment.
The knock wasn’t forceful, but the slight vibration through the wood jolted Helena back to reality—she nearly leapt out of her skin.
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Alden observed her reaction with silent mirth.
Helena shot him a withering glare, then darted to the mirror to straighten her disheveled collar and smooth her tousled hair. Once satisfied with her appearance, she silently mouthed, “Hurry, open the door!” Any further delay would surely spark office speculation.
Alden shook his head with a bemused chuckle before finally moving to open the door.
Helena swiftly positioned herself on the guest sofa, arranging her recorder and tablet meticulously on the table, crafting the illusion of a professional interview in progress.
As the door swung open, she cast a discreet glance and discovered an unfamiliar young woman.
The visitor appeared to be about Helena’s age, with a fresh, captivating face. Her lustrous hair cascaded over her shoulders, the ends softly curled in an elegant yet playful style. She wore a tailored camel-colored suit dress that accentuated her slender figure while maintaining a sophisticated professional edge.