Chapter 334
Chapter 334:
She didn’t want to involve her colleagues in this, and she also didn’t want the Harrison family to go out of their way for her.
Dario saw right through her worries and offered a reassuring smile. “What you need is nothing to the Harrison family. It’s a drop in the bucket—honestly, it’s not something to stress over. Plus, your parents already feel like they owe you plenty. The more you ask, the less guilt they’ll carry. By letting them lend a hand, you’re actually doing them a favor p>
His reasoning resonated with Helena. The heaviness in her heart finally lifted, and she nodded in agreement.
On the day of the banquet, Dario, who also had a press pass, joined Helena as she entered the elegantly adorned hall.
The banquet drew only the most powerful individuals from Cheson’s business community.
As soon as they entered, they were greeted by a crowd of elegantly attired men and women, raising their glasses and engaging in animated discussions. The atmosphere buzzed with lively chatter and the sound of clinking glasses, each person exuding sophistication and charm.
However, the real showstoppers were Alden and Eleanino, the highlight of the night.
Alden, clad in a perfectly fitted suit, easily stood out from the crowd—graceful, poised, and striking in every way.
Eleanino wore a stunning black gown that hugged her curves, radiating an aura of elegance and confidence.
Many of the men in the room found themselves captivated by her presence.
But for Helena, seeing Eleanino brought about a wave of profound sorrow. She had already sent Alden the video that demonstrated how Eleanino had orchestrated the escalator incident.
Alden understood perfectly what Eleanino had done, yet he still brought her to the banquet, allowing her to stand by him as they welcomed the guests together.
It was obvious he had no plans to hold Eleanino responsible for her actions. Was he defending this vice president for the sake of business, or was it something more personal? In any case, it stung Helena deeply.
She balled her fists so hard that her nails pressed painfully into her palms. Dario sensed something was wrong and leaned closer to murmur reassuringly.
𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 @ gⳑ𝗮𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝗍𝖊𝗅𝘴﹒𝖼𝗈𝗺
“Take it easy. Remember why we’re here p>
Helena nodded, inhaling deeply to regain her composure.
Neither of them realized it, but Alden witnessed the entire exchange—the way they leaned in to whisper to each other.
Alden cradled his glass of red wine with practiced ease, exuding effortless charm as he moved through the crowd.
But the moment Helena stepped into the room, all of it—his calm, his poise—shattered beneath the surface. His gaze snapped to her and refused to budge. She wore a white dress that clung to her like moonlight, elegant in its simplicity and merciless in the way it accentuated every graceful curve.
She didn’t just walk in—she arrived, a vision that stole the breath from the room. His breath, most of all.