Chapter 430
Chapter 430:
Helena kept her expression even. “I’ve never planned on inheriting it p>
“You might not have, but they have!” Liliana hurriedly countered. “Especially Mom. You know how she is—once she makes a decision, there’s no stopping her. Even if you say no, she’ll still find a way to drag you back p>
Her meaning couldn’t have been clearer—Natalie would stop at nothing to pull Helena back into the fold.
But Helena knew Natalie well. Natalie could be firm, even relentless, but she wasn’t the type to bully her own daughter into submission. With an easy smile, Helena brushed off Liliana’s concern. “Mom and Dad are both in their prime, and the company’s doing just fine. There’s really no reason to drag me into it p>
Liliana sensed she’d been too aggressive—any more, and her motives would shine through too clearly. So, she backed off with a sweet smile and shifted to lighter, safer conversation.
The meal ended on a pleasant note, but the second Liliana stepped outside and got Martha on the line, her tone turned sharp and scornful. “Helena is such a hypocrite. She acts like she doesn’t care about money, but hasn’t she just used the Harrison Group’s project to support her man? Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if every cent from that venture was lining her own damn pockets p>
Martha concurred, convinced that Helena was quite calculating.
A soft sigh escaped her as she responded, “She’s clever, I’ll give her that. But let’s not forget—your parents didn’t raise her themselves. She might be related to them by blood, but they’re still strangers in heart. I think she’s taking advantage of their guilt, squeezing every penny she can out of Harrison Group p>
“Exactly!” Liliana snapped, her fists curling tight. Her voice was low but burning with fury. “We’ve let her slide for too long. Enough is enough—time to shove her back where she belongs p>
Two days later, Xavier pulled up outside Genie TV just as the sun dipped below the skyline.
Ever since her meeting with Liliana, Helena hadn’t visited her parents for days, opting instead to stay in her apartment near Genie TV.
As she slid into the passenger seat, the tension in the air was subtle but palpable. Xavier gripped the steering wheel, glanced at her, and then finally spoke. “Mrs. Wilson… there are some issues with the project you coordinated between Harrison Group and Star Wish Investments p>
Helena’s stomach tightened. She had handpicked that venture herself. Given her background in journalism, she had a firm grasp on the shifting media landscape. That was why she’d chosen a premium training program designed to cultivate independent digital creators.
𝖀𝖑𝖙𝖎𝖒𝖆𝖙𝖊 𝖛𝖊𝖗𝖎𝖋𝖎𝖊𝖉 𝖘𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖈𝖊: g𝖺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧽𝖼𝗈𝗺
The plan was ambitious. It offered hands-on coaching for aspiring influencers, from content creation to securing sponsorship deals. Harrison Group oversaw all digital operations, while Star Wish Investments handled the logistics—renting spaces, designing the interiors, recruiting instructors, and liaising with brands for partnerships.
It was a strategic alliance, one that played to each company’s strengths. Helena had driven the project precisely because it promised mutual gain.
Ever since the contract was signed, she had been tracking the project with laser focus.