Chapter 477
Chapter 477:
Helena didn’t even blink. These two weren’t worth her time or attention. She waved them off. But the manager wasn’t finished.
“One more thing. The contract also requires that they assist you while you try on shoes p>
He let the words settle before delivering the final blow. “And they’re to kneel while doing so p>
“…Understood, sir p>
Flushed and mortified, the assistants scrambled to retrieve shoes in Helena’s size. They guided her gently to a seat on the velvet sofa.
As they knelt at her feet, fumbling with straps and laces, Helena couldn’t help the wave of reluctant amusement that bubbled inside her. Alden… really? Was this his idea of settling scores?
She didn’t need gestures like this. But still, having someone in her corner—even from afar—felt good in a way she hadn’t expected. A faint, involuntary smile tugged at her lips just from imagining it. Her features softened, the usual coolness in her eyes melting into something tender.
Liliana, however, was absolutely seething at the sight of Helena’s calm, confident smile. The smirk ignited something bitter in her, and she couldn’t resist the urge to lash out. Her voice rose in a cutting sneer.
“Well, Helena, you certainly know how to wrap people around your finger! Mr. Wilson’s barely cold in the grave, and yet here you are—already gifted a luxury boutique worth millions. Let me guess… another rich man backing you now p>
Every word dripped with poison, a not-so-subtle accusation that Helena had shamelessly found a new guy to support her financially in record time.
The boutique fell into tense silence. The staff stood frozen, exchanging nervous glances, worried the new owner might explode at Liliana’s provocation—and that the fallout would land on them.
But Helena merely smiled in response. Perfect! The news of Alden’s death still needed to spread a little further, and Liliana had just signed up—unknowingly—as her most enthusiastic rumor mill.
“That’s right,” she replied sweetly, shedding her usual air of restraint. Her smirk was unapologetically bold, the kind of confidence that shimmered like silk and cut like glass. “I’m just that irresistible. What’s wrong, Liliana? Feeling a little… jealous p>
She tilted her head slightly, eyes glittering with mock sympathy. “Shame, really. You just don’t have the figure for it. All that envy won’t help, I’m afraid p>
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“You—!” Liliana’s face flushed with rage, but the words got stuck in her throat.
Helena leaned back, unbothered, her tone turning even more careless. “Didn’t you say it yourself? Your figure’s not as good as mine. Don’t blame me for pointing out the obvious p>
“How dare you p>
Liliana’s voice rose again, but it was mostly fury now—raw and useless. Helena, on the other hand, looked thoroughly pleased with herself. Without giving Liliana another glance, she reached for her phone and casually dialed Valeria, who was out on a date with Dorian nearby.