Chapter 429
Chapter 429:
And with the article traced back to Natalie and Kareem’s villa, it didn’t take a genius to figure out who had written it.
The night before, when Helena had no clue who Liliana really was, they’d casually swapped numbers after dinner. Now, curious and needing answers, Helena reached out. Liliana confessed without hesitation—and even invited her to dinner so they could clear the air properly.
Helena had rushed out of Natalie and Kareem’s villa yesterday, but she’d meant to reconnect. Accepting the invitation was her way of showing there were no hard feelings.
So she agreed without hesitation and arrived right on time.
They met at a cozy restaurant, and the moment Liliana sat down, she launched into an apology. “I couldn’t just watch him treat you like that,” she said earnestly. “Publishing that article—I know it was impulsive. But I just wanted to defend you p>
After explaining herself, Liliana leaned in, worry etched across her face. “I didn’t think it through. I just hope what I did didn’t mess things up for you at work. Did I make things difficult for you p>
The truth was—she did.
But Helena didn’t want to throw cold water on a seemingly well-meaning gesture. She offered a gentle smile and replied, “It’s alright. I appreciate it p>
Still, Liliana could read the tension in Helena’s eyes. The smile was polite, not sincere. Sensing she’d hit a nerve, Liliana quickly shifted gears, masking her own satisfaction with an innocent tone. “Well, I’m glad it didn’t mess things up for you at work! Honestly, I wasn’t even sure about posting it at first. Mom was the one who pushed me to do it p>
Blaming Natalie came smoothly, and once she’d set the stage, Liliana added sweetly, “She only did it because she cares about you, you know p>
“Seeing you treated like that made her furious p>
Helena gave a small nod, though a quiet sigh slipped from her lips.
Natalie’s concern was genuine—Helena knew that much.
But when it came to decisions about her life, didn’t they owe her the courtesy of consulting her first?
T𝗵𝓮 𝒓𝑒𝗮𝗹 𝓬𝓸𝓹𝓎 𝓯𝓻𝓸𝓶 gⱯ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝖼𝗈𝗺
Before she could dwell on it, Liliana pressed on, clearly trying to widen the gap. “Helena, Mom poured her heart out to me last night. She says your job isn’t worthy of someone from the Harrison family. She thinks you should come back and take a proper role in the family business p>
Tensions flared as Helena’s annoyance with Natalie grew. She smiled with practiced grace, her tone cool and measured. “Then please tell Mom I’m happy where I am. I have no plans to quit, and I’ve made my own decisions. I have my own path, and I’m perfectly capable of walking it without anyone’s intervention p>
Helena’s voice stayed soft, but there was no mistaking the firmness behind it.
Liliana picked up on the subtle defiance in Helena’s voice, and it only fueled her sense of victory.
“But if you don’t quit, how will you ever get a real grasp on the Harrison Group’s operations?” She pressed further, her expression lined with worry. “One day, the company’s going to be yours—how can Mom and Dad possibly feel at ease knowing you’re not prepared p>