Chapter 344
Chapter 344:
Kareem let out a sharp, derisive snort. “Should’ve done that long ago. The fact that he let it drag on this long just proves how useless he is p>
Both of them kept their eyes glued to the screen, glaring at Alden’s image as if he might crawl out of it—judgment plain on their faces, their scorn practically dripping off every glance.
Natalie curled her lip in frustration and gave Kareem a sidelong glare. “Useless? No. He just favored Eleanino far too much p>
Her slender fingers tightened around the armrest, knuckles whitening as her voice rose. “That despicable man! He swore Helena was the love of his life—his one and only! And now he’s tangled up with someone who doesn’t even have a shred of decency. It’s outrageous p>
Though Kareem shared her frustration, he took a more measured tone this time. “Look, I’m not defending him, but I doubt there’s any romance in Alden’s feelings for Eleanino. Based on what Dario’s report uncovered, Alden was desperately searching for Helena and mistook Eleanino for her. That’s where the mess started p>
Natalie’s scowl eased ever so slightly, but the irritation still lingered in her eyes. “How does someone even make that kind of mistake? Is he blind or just completely clueless p>
Albert sat silently as the broadcast played, his lips pressed into a thin line. He hadn’t spoken a word, waiting patiently as the other two voiced their thoughts. Yet, as he…
As he listened to the couple vent their frustrations about Alden, a flicker of satisfaction tugged at the corner of Albert’s mouth. Their anger, toward Alden, was oddly gratifying.
He understood perfectly—every sharp word aimed at Alden was fueled by how deeply they cared for Helena. The live broadcast soon ended.
Over an hour had passed since Helena left the banquet. By now, she was supposed to return home, yet the door remained unopened.
The minutes dragged on, and still—no sign of her.
Growing uneasy, Natalie reached out to their investigator again. The reply came quickly: Helena had left the venue with Dario, and the two had even taken a walk together.
“A walk together?” Kareem’s eyebrows shot up, the implication not lost on him. “Could there be something going on between Helena and Dario p>
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Natalie’s eyes lit up, and she spoke with a soft, affectionate tone. “Helena’s beautiful, thoughtful, intelligent… and stronger than most people I know. It’s no surprise Dario might be drawn to her p>
But just as quickly, her pride gave way to a flicker of concern. Her lips pursed slightly. “That said, Dario’s still just an investigator. He’s decent, but he doesn’t exactly measure up to Helena’s level p>
Kareem nodded slowly, a crease forming between his brows.
Albert, who had been quietly listening this whole time, finally let out a dry chuckle and gave a small shake of his head. “Let’s not forget—Helena’s still married to Alden. No matter how rocky things are, she’s not the type to start seeing someone else behind his back p>