Chapter 480
Chapter 480:
“Unless you’ve got something kind to say, maybe keep it to yourself.” Valeria didn’t bother with subtlety. Her foot shot out and landed directly against his shin.
“I was just—” Dorian started, but she dismissed him with a flick of her hand.
Without turning to him, Valeria brought her cup up in salute, locking eyes with Helena. “Finally, you got some good news. Congratulations p>
“Cheers to that p>
Helena raised her cup, tapped it lightly against Valeria’s, and they both finished their drinks with the ease of old friends.
The next day, Helena went to Genie TV.
Determined to hold onto the image she’d projected the day before, she stepped into the building in a look that refused to be overlooked. Waves of glossy hair framed her face, catching the light as she moved. A fitted leather jacket paired with a runway-ready skirt made her stand out. Her stilettos clicked with purpose, leaving a trail of luxury perfume behind. She didn’t just walk in—she arrived, full of confidence and impossible to ignore.
Eyes trailed her like iron filings to a magnet, unable to resist the quiet pull of her presence.
As she crossed the threshold into the office and pulled off her sunglasses, her reveal drew a collective hush. The face beneath was a flawless masterpiece.
Unlike her usual, pared-down appearance, this version of Helena was anything but subtle. During her days chasing stories outdoors, she often skipped makeup altogether, prioritizing speed over style. Even her on-camera appearances typically featured just a hint of gloss and a light dusting of powder.
But today’s look rewrote the script. Her eyelids shimmered, her skin was luminous, and her lips burned red like a dare.
It wasn’t just attractive. It was unforgettable.
“Do I need to remind everyone that it’s work hours? Unless you want your bonuses sliced clean in half, stop gawking and start working!” The bark cut through the room like a whipcrack. Donn had arrived, his voice sharp, dragging everyone back to reality.
Startled staff scrambled to refocus, eyes darting away from Helena as they returned to their screens and papers. Only once the room had quieted did Donn turn his attention toward the woman who had caused the stir. “You are p>
The words hung awkwardly in the air. For a heartbeat, he genuinely didn’t know who she was. But recognition soon crept in, and the rest of the sentence withered before it ever reached his lips.
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Normally, Donn wasted no opportunity to toss a sarcastic jab Helena’s way.
Today, though, he found himself completely undone. Her beauty hit him like a wave—intense and disarming. His pulse jumped. His throat tightened. Words refused to come.
“Mr. Jones, I’ve got a script that needs your attention. Would now be a good time to go over it in your office?” Helena’s voice cut through the stillness, cool and composed.