Chapter 306
Chapter 306:
“All done here? Ready to head back to the company p>
The warmth in her voice hinted at a closeness that outsiders would easily misread as something more.
Just then, a cleaning lady shuffled by, pausing mid-step as whispers of office gossip echoed in her mind.
“Are you Mrs. Wilson? Please step aside p>
Eleanino acknowledged the woman with gentle courtesy, offering a pleasant nod and moving aside without correcting her.
The brief exchange caught the attention of the surrounding staff. Their suspicions hardened—surely Eleanino was Alden’s wife.
But before the misunderstanding could grow, Alden rose, straightening his suit jacket with casual precision.
On his way out, he looked the cleaning lady in the eye and spoke with quiet finality.
“I’m afraid you’re mistaken. She’s just a colleague and a friend p>
His words rippled through the gathered employees.
The whispers died off, replaced by a sudden, pointed silence. All eyes turned to Eleanino, waiting for her reaction.
For a split second, her expression faltered, but she quickly recovered, forcing a composed smile as she remarked, “You misunderstood p>
Dominick, no longer able to hide his frustration, seized the moment. His voice broke the tension with a hint of sarcasm.
“It’s easy for misunderstandings to happen. It’s good that Mr. Wilson clears things up right away. If everyone handled things like Miss Haynes, though, these rumors would only get worse p>
A flicker of icy resentment flashed in Eleanino’s eyes, vanishing just as quickly. She managed to keep her composure but the tension in the air was palpable.
A tense laugh escaped her, and she looked up at Alden, searching for support. “I just thought there was no need to explain everything to outsiders p>
Once Dominick recognized her motives toward Alden, he refused to drop his defense of Helena. “We may not be close, but we all work in the media, Miss Haynes. If you don’t clear things up, aren’t you worried someone will spread the wrong story and ruin your reputation p>
𝖁𝗶𝖊𝖜 𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖍 𝖈𝖔𝖓𝖋𝖎𝖉𝖊𝖓𝖈𝖊 ⸮
Eleanino’s composure finally cracked. “How dare you!” she snapped, unable to hide her frustration as she glared at Dominick.
Dominick was ready to press the point, but Helena cut in with a quiet, steady presence that diffused the tension.
In the past, Helena had worried about Eleanino’s connection to Alden. But ever since she’d discovered Alden’s amnesia, Eleanino no longer seemed a threat to her relationship with him.
What gnawed at Helena now was the fear that Eleanino might exploit Alden’s fractured memory, risking his well-being and career.
So, after Eleanino’s call, Helena had quietly reminded Alden of what was at stake.
Since he hadn’t recovered his memory, she spoke carefully, her tone gentle but firm. “I know you’re eager to finalize the divorce, so let me remind you. If you want the terms promised in the agreement, please keep Miss Haynes in check and don’t let her create trouble for me. Otherwise p>