Chapter 315
Chapter 315:
As usual, Alden maintained a discreet presence. Dressed in a flawless business suit, he sat among the other board members, slightly removed from the center of attention. His position was understated, yet his distinctive appearance and composed air attracted a flurry of camera flashes.
Helena and Dominick, along with their fellow reporters, were engrossed in capturing the best shots, their lenses focused on the influential figures around them.
With everyone in position, the ribbon-cutting ceremony commenced.
Amid the hustle, Alden’s attention was suddenly drawn to Helena.
Clad in a simple sweatshirt and jeans, her hair swept into a high ponytail, she exuded the vibrant energy of a university student ready to tackle a day on campus. Despite her slight frame, she handled the bulky camera with impressive ease and precision, the very image of professionalism.
Without even realizing it, Alden found his eyes following her every move, a quiet smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. Watching her stirred more pride in him than any skyscraper bearing his name ever could.
That moment of admiration was abruptly interrupted when Dominick returned, water bottle in hand, and relieved Helena of the camera. Their movements were fluid, a well-coordinated partnership in action. Helena casually straightened Dominick’s tousled collar as if it were second nature to her.
The casual intimacy of the gesture erased the smile from Alden’s face.
Without hesitation, driven by a sudden impulse, Alden turned to his assistant and commanded sharply, “Fetch the female reporter from Genie TV. I want her at the forefront, taking the shots p>
The assistant hastened away to execute the command.
When Helena received the information, her excitement surged, propelling her onto the escalator with a spring in her step. A gentle smile appeared on Alden’s face as he watched the radiant joy light up her features.
However, his smile quickly faded when he noticed Dominick, that annoying fellow, trailing behind her onto the escalator.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony concluded at that moment.
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Eleanino, after returning the gleaming silver scissors to the tray offered by the hostess, caught sight of Helena on the escalator. A shadow crossed her face, but she maintained her poise and subtly gestured to an employee at the back.
Understanding the signal, the employee discreetly navigated through the crowd, reached the escalator, and silently pressed the pause button.
Helena and Dominick stood side by side as they reached the highest point of the escalator. Both of them were weighed down by heavy equipment and had just lifted their legs to step off when the escalator suddenly stopped. Caught off guard, they were thrown backward by the force of the stop.
“Ah!” Helena cried out, her voice sharp with surprise.
Alden’s eyes narrowed immediately. In an instant, his towering frame jolted forward. He caught Helena around the waist with steady hands.
The others scrambled to react, but they were a step too slow.