Chapter 335
Chapter 335:
But the picture-perfect scene shattered in an instant—all because of the insufferable man glued to her side.
It was already unbearable seeing him escort Helena, but did he really have to lean in so intimately, whispering into her ear like they shared some private world?
Alden’s jaw tightened, fury simmering beneath the surface as he fought to keep his composure.
Without another word, he left Eleanino to handle the small talk and cut across the room, his eyes locked on Helena and Dario.
Eleanino’s eyes clouded over, a shadow of disappointment flickering across her face as she watched Alden’s retreating figure.
But just as she turned her head slightly, something caught her attention—off to the side stood Dorian and Valeria, chatting far too comfortably.
With Dorian now sponsoring Helena’s work, Eleanino found her annoyance with him steadily mounting.
As for Valeria, Helena’s best friend, Eleanino had long grown weary of her smug smiles and meddling.
She strutted toward the duo, heels clicking like warning shots, and fixed her stare on Valeria, malice dancing in her grin. “Miss Clark, I’m pretty sure you didn’t get an invite to this party, right p>
Valeria held her tongue, her eyes steady and unreadable—but Eleanino was already chuckling with cruel delight, her laugh slicing through the air like broken glass. “Couldn’t resist sneaking in, huh? Surrounded by high society—are you hoping to snatch up a wealthy husband tonight p>
Then, with a theatrical arch of her brow, she turned to Dorian. “You’d better keep an eye on your date. If she stirs up trouble and ruins the atmosphere, Alden will blame you for it p>
“You—” Dorian’s jaw tensed, his voice rising in defense.
But before he could continue, Helena showed up. With poised grace, she extended a slender hand and placed it lightly on his shoulder, stopping him.
She stepped between them, her presence calm yet commanding.
Eleanino’s smirk faltered. She squared her shoulders, her face hardening. Helena met her stare with icy composure. She lifted her chin slightly, her voice smooth and unwavering. “Miss Haynes, do you always speak down to others with such arrogance? Valeria is my friend. To the Harrison family, she’s practically family. So tell me… do you really think getting an invitation is that hard for her p>
𝖀𝖕𝖑𝖔𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖈𝖊 𝖛𝖎𝖆:
A deep flush of rage crept up Eleanino’s neck, painting her cheeks a furious crimson. But faced with Helena’s undeniable status as the Harrison family’s heiress, Eleanino could only seethe in silence, her anger bottled behind a clenched jaw.
Just then, Alden approached with long strides, his eyes locked on Helena.
Without sparing Dario so much as a glance, he smoothly stepped in, pushing him aside and slipping his hand around Helena’s arm with effortless ease, as though the rest of the world had vanished. With a soft, respectful smile, he inclined his head and said, “Ms. Ellis, would you grant me the honor of a dance p>