Chapter 416
Chapter 416:
“Hey! What the hell do you think you’re doing? Step away from her p>
“Who do you think you are, sticking your nose where it doesn’t—” Terry spun around, fury twisting his face, but the final word died on his lips before he could say it. The person standing there, unmistakably, was Liliana.
He wasn’t exactly sure who she was, but the elegance in her appearance—and the way the winery owner had practically bent over backward for her—told him everything he needed to know.
Helena turned her head and caught sight of a breathtaking young woman standing in the soft glow of light, her expression icy as she stared Terry down. In that moment, Helena felt an unexpected sense of appreciation for her.
Liliana offered Helena a quick, reassuring smile before turning her sharp gaze back to Terry. “So, what’s it going to be? Are you leaving, or should we get the police involved p>
Terry stood frozen for a second, but eventually, he backed off, grumbling under his breath as he walked away. Just before turning the corner, he shot Helena a long, unsettling glance. It felt like his eyes were silently telling her—Our paths will cross again.
The glare left Helena with a sickening feeling in her stomach.
Once he was finally gone, Helena turned to Liliana, her voice full of genuine appreciation. “You’re Miss Harrison, right? Thank you for stepping in earlier p>
“Of course. Women have to look out for one another,” Liliana replied with a graceful smile, tucking a glossy strand of hair behind her ear. “Mind if I ask your name p>
Helena reached for her press badge and held it up. “Helena Ellis. I’m a news anchor with Genie TV. I’m here to cover the event for our lifestyle segment p>
“Hello, Ms. Ellis,” Liliana said with polished warmth as she extended her hand for a handshake.
The two women quickly found common ground and began to get along. As a gesture of gratitude, Helena invited Liliana to dinner once she wrapped up her interviews.
Liliana accepted the offer with a smile, and the two of them entered a restaurant together.
During the meal, Liliana kept stealing quiet glances at Helena. She paid close attention to how Helena handled her utensils, the way she sat, even the dishes she selected from the menu. Every small movement Helena made was being closely examined, though Helena had no idea.
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From Liliana’s perspective, this so-called “true heiress,” who had grown up in an orphanage, lacked every bit of polish. Her posture was far from graceful, and her food choices were embarrassingly cheap, making her come across as unrefined. The more Liliana observed her, the more confident she became in her own superiority. She firmly believed she was the only one truly suited to be the Harrison family’s heiress.
After dinner, Helena was dropped off earlier at the winery by the TV station’s driver, who had already left once the interviews concluded. So, Liliana offered to take her home herself.
Helena hesitated at first, not wanting to be a burden, but Liliana insisted. With a grateful smile, Helena climbed into a red luxury car. However, when Helena gave her the address to Natalie and Kareem’s villa, Liliana seemed to pause at the wheel.