Chapter 380
Chapter 380:
“Not at all! Everyone remembered what you’d said earlier. No one stood in her way. They gave her the project on the spot p>
Natalie was over the moon, but Kareem’s expression grew tense. He took the phone from her hand and asked, “Has Helena done anything since she got the project? Who’s the partner on this p>
“Um, it’s Star Wish Investments p>
The secretary’s reply only deepened Kareem’s frown. It was just as he’d feared.
Helena wasn’t truly interested in the company—she was doing this because of Alden.
When the call ended, Kareem let out a weary sigh. “She’s sinking deeper into things with Alden. She’s still wet behind the ears in business, and Alden—he’s a smooth talker. If he plays her p>
But this time, Natalie kept a cool head. “So what if he does? Think of it as paying for a lesson. One project won’t sink the Harrison Group. And if Alden’s really out to trick her, this might be the eye-opener she needs to cut him loose for good p>
Her steady tone finally calmed Kareem.
Natalie, always poised and composed, looked genuinely satisfied. “No matter what her reasons are, the fact that she asked for a project from us says a lot. It shows she’s starting to trust us. It shows she’s beginning to see us as her own p>
Watching her glow with happiness, Kareem couldn’t help but grin and nod in agreement.
But just as the two of them were soaking in the moment, the phone rang again. It was still the secretary.
This time, he wasted no time apologizing. “Ms. Harrison, I’m sorry—I forgot to tell you something earlier. Miss Harrison is coming back to the country.” The “Miss Harrison” he meant was the daughter Natalie and Kareem had adopted.
She was still unaware that their biological daughter had already returned home.
Inside Alden’s office, a pot of moth orchids sat in full bloom on the windowsill, adding a touch of spring warmth to the otherwise sleek, cool-colored space.
The closeness of the couple gave the room a cozy, almost tender feel. Helena had grabbed hold of Alden’s tie. The position might’ve looked a bit degrading, but the sly twist of his mouth turned it into something strangely alluring.
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He leaned in even more, their noses lightly touching after she let go of the tie.
He nuzzled her like a tease, the air between them thick with quiet tension. Then, he gave her ear a gentle bite and whispered, “What do you want from me p>
His voice, low and raspy, seemed to brush right against her soul. Helena suddenly felt her strength falter, her thoughts going blank for a heartbeat.
Inwardly, she scolded herself for being so easily swept up, but she quickly gathered her wits. What she said next completely blindsided Alden—she asked him to accompany her on a meaningful visit to his grandmother.
Frida had moved into a one-story home in the suburbs, a place Alden had bought for her.
Message from Noa: And here we are, halfway through the year dear readers! Sending lots and lots of good vibes for everything good you’re planning for the rest of the year. God loves you and Noa wishes you all the best. ( • ᴗ – ) ✧
Also, let me share this for the second half of the year dear readers, Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go p>