Chapter 317
Chapter 317:
Eleanino’s nerves were stretched tight. She was just about to lay out her proposal when Alden cut her off mid-sentence. “Just now, Helena p>
The name slipped out before he even realized it, and for a moment, both of them stood frozen.
However, there was no time to let the silence linger. Alden quickly pressed on, “Was Ms. Ellis injured just now p>
Eleanino parted her lips to speak, yet in that instant, everything became painfully clear. His silence had never been about her or the growing public mess. The only thing he cared about was whether Helena was safe.
To Eleanino, Alden had always been a man who placed his career above everything else. Only one person had ever swayed him from that path—Nyno. So, what was it about Helena that had changed the rules? They’d barely known each other for a year. What gave her the authority to occupy that much space in his soul?
The longer Eleanino dwelled on it, the more resentment simmered within her. Her fists clenched so tightly her nails pierced her skin, yet she remained numb.
Alden didn’t wait around. He composed himself, handled the situation swiftly, and headed for the hospital without hesitation. Unable to stomach the idea of Helena having him to herself, Eleanino jumped into her vehicle and sped after him.
In the end, they arrived at the hospital together.
Dominick was already in the operating theater. Helena stood outside, clearly distressed. Her shaken expression made Alden pause mid-step. His chest tightened first, then filled with a storm of envy and fury. Who was Dominick to her, exactly? One man injured, and she was unraveling?
As Alden’s features darkened, Eleanino caught the shift. She marched toward Helena, adopting a superior tone. “Ms. Ellis, don’t you think standing here looking so shaken will stir rumors? Especially about you and that journalist p>
Helena, wholly focused on Dominick’s well-being, turned toward her slowly. Her tone was flat. “What did you just say p>
This was a private area, secured by the Harrison family. The area had long since been cleared, and there was no one else around.
So Eleanino let loose, her voice sharp. “Have you forgotten? You’re still bound to Alden by law. Maybe keep your distance from other men. You’re far too attached to that journalist—it’s shameful. What do you think this does to Alden’s image? Not to mention, you’re from the Harrison family. An heiress born into influence, and still you’re getting misty-eyed over someone entirely forgettable. Don’t you fear becoming the subject of ridicule once this gets out p>
𝙉𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙥𝙮 →
The red “In Surgery” light kept flashing, a glaring signal that Dominick’s outcome still hung in limbo.
Eleanino’s icy commentary sliced through Helena’s already frayed composure. “What did you say?” Helena demanded, her tone low and weighted.
Eleanino, oblivious to the shift in Helena’s demeanor, continued her condescending remarks. “I merely pointed out that allowing someone so insignificant to tarnish Alden’s image—or the Harrison family’s—is reckless p>
Before she could finish the sentence, an open palm struck across her face.
With a startled gasp, Eleanino clutched her cheek, wide-eyed.