Chapter 34
Chapter 34:
Terry looked down at Alden with naked contempt, his words laced with poison. “So the rumors are true—you can’t inherit the family business because of your hearing loss. Mr. Wilson, you’re nothing but a figurehead. How could you possibly bring any woman happiness p>
He had once shown Alden respect, but only because he had misjudged Alden’s position within the Wilson dynasty. Now, after recent revelations, he finally understood that Rylan was the true heir, while Alden was merely a pretender clinging to borrowed importance.
Alden didn’t even dignify him with a glance. Evidently, Stacey had concealed from this fool how the Simpson family had been destroyed, allowing Terry to maintain his undeserved arrogance.
“Terry, that’s enough!” Helena surged to her feet, fury blazing in her eyes. Her stance was uncompromising. “Let me make this absolutely clear. My husband and I are happy, and I will not tolerate anyone belittling him p>
Terry gaped at her, stunned. “Helena, you p>
He had witnessed Helena’s shy blushes before, but never had he seen her face burn with such righteous anger. Helena had always been gentle-voiced, forever avoiding public confrontation. But this woman before him was unrecognizable from his memory.
Alden’s surprise lingered only briefly before his lips curved into a smile. Hearing Helena proclaim their happiness so boldly flooded his heart with an unfamiliar sweetness.
Alden rose alongside her, taking her hand with tender assurance. “Let’s find another restaurant. We shouldn’t allow someone like him to tarnish our evening p>
Terry’s jealousy and rage had submerged his rational mind completely. He launched his fist toward Alden, who evaded with effortless grace, maneuvering Helena safely behind him.
Alden’s expression hardened, his eyes gleaming with dangerous intensity. “Don’t initiate violence in front of a lady p>
Terry stumbled forward, nearly colliding with an approaching waiter. The disturbance captured the attention of nearby diners, who began exchanging hushed comments.
“Is that man actually trying to pursue another man’s wife in public p>
𝖥𝗂𝗋𝗌𝗍 𝖈𝗁𝖺𝗉𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗌 𝗈𝗇𝗅𝗒 𝗈𝗇 g𝖺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝗌⨳𝖈𝗈𝗆
“The lady clearly wants nothing to do with him. He’s just a harasser p>
Terry’s face scorched with humiliation. With a primal roar, he swung at Alden again.
Alden’s patience evaporated. He prepared to counterattack when a delicate hand tugged at his sleeve.
In the next heartbeat, Terry crashed face-first onto the polished floor, crimson droplets flowing from his nose.
Alden’s eyebrows arched as he caught Helena discreetly withdrawing her foot. She had tripped Terry with flawless subtlety.
Helena slipped her arm through his and murmured, “He doesn’t deserve your anger, much less your energy in a fight p>
Alden couldn’t suppress his laughter. She possessed a sharper wit and quicker reflexes than he had ever imagined.
Terry’s face was streaked with blood as he clutched his nose, howling in agony.
The restaurant manager rushed forward, with security personnel flanking him.
Terry, still cradling his bleeding nose, demanded shrilly, “Call the police immediately p>
But the manager didn’t spare him a glance. Instead, he approached Alden and Helena with profound deference.
“Mr. Wilson, I apologize for the delay. Our owner has instructed me to personally escort you and your wife to a private room p>
Helena’s eyes widened in astonishment, while Alden remained composed, acknowledging the offer with a simple nod.
Security guards promptly hauled Terry upright.
Terry protested vehemently. “I’m a VIP here! I’m far more important than this deaf man who can only afford two dishes. Why am I being ejected p>
The manager’s expression darkened as he delivered his verdict. “Our owner has made his position clear. From this moment forward, you are prohibited from entering any establishment under the Morrison family’s name. Security, escort him to the police station p>
Terry froze in disbelief. What connection existed between the Morrison family and Alden? Why would they go to such lengths to protect this deaf man? The Morrison family’s businesses stretched across all of Cheson. Did this mean he would be left with no place to talk about business with his partners?
Before Terry could utter another word, a security guard forced a cloth into his mouth and dragged him away.
Alden exchanged a significant glance with the manager.
The manager immediately turned to the onlookers with a polite announcement. “Tonight, all meals are courtesy of Mr. Dorian Morrison. Please accept our apologies for the unpleasant incident and enjoy the remainder of your evening p>
Jubilant cheers erupted throughout the restaurant, quickly erasing the memory of the confrontation.
The manager then guided Alden and Helena to an exclusive private room at the top of the hotel.
The space was embraced by sweeping floor-to-ceiling windows that revealed a mesmerizing tapestry of city lights below.
Helena barely dared to breathe.
First, the entire restaurant’s bill had been covered, and now they occupied this breathtaking private sanctuary. What astronomical sum would they be expected to pay?
She asked with trepidation, “Alden, did you save Dorian’s life to deserve such extravagant treatment p>