Chapter 491
Chapter 491:
Donn’s eyes followed her, caught in her wake as if he had no choice. “Morning, Mr. Jones,” Helena said, tossing the words over her shoulder with breezy ease as she passed by.
That simple greeting snapped Donn out of his trance, his expression hardening almost instantly.
Damn it. How could he let himself be so captivated by this woman again?
“Helena, this is an office, not a runway. Watch your—” Donn began, his voice tight with irritation, ready to deliver a sharp rebuke. But before he could finish his sentence, a slow, deliberate rhythm of footsteps interrupted the tension.
Every gaze shifted toward the main entrance. Through the open doorway came a man in his prime, polished and composed, each step exuding quiet authority. A handful of sharply dressed associates followed closely behind, their postures rigid, their expressions unreadable.
For most of the staff, the man was a stranger. Murmurs spread quickly, curiosity building in the air. But Helena didn’t need an introduction. Neither did Donn. They both knew that face. Zayden had arrived.
Helena’s brow furrowed in bewilderment. What was Zayden doing here?
Donn’s entire demeanor shifted the moment he spotted Zayden. Straightening his spine, he abandoned all pretense of authority and hurried over, wearing his most obsequious smile.
“Mr. Hughes! What a tremendous honor to have you at our station! Is there anything I can do for you? Perhaps we could talk in my office—more privacy, more comfort p>
Everyone knew Zayden as the enigmatic businessman whose fortune had been made overseas. Whispers about the imminent return of his business had been circulating lately, and Donn had jumped at every rumor, pestering Zayden with endless invitations to invest in Genie TV. Not once had he received a reply.
Now, with Zayden standing right in front of him, Donn saw his golden opportunity and wasn’t about to let it slip away.
He spun toward his secretary, his voice booming with enthusiasm. “Quick, make sure Mr. Hughes has the very best coffee in my office!” But Zayden’s calm voice cut through the bustle.
“That won’t be necessary.” Zayden ignored Donn’s frantic attempts to curry favor, brushing past him without a second glance. Instead, he fixed his gaze on Helena, a faint, knowing smile flickering across his lips.
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“I came here specifically to see you today, Ms. Ellis,” he announced, his tone casual yet unmistakably direct.
Donn went rigid, his ingratiating grin faltering. Embarrassment crept up his cheeks.
Zayden and Helena, however, barely acknowledged his existence, leaving him to stew in his humiliation.
Helena eyed Zayden warily, careful not to reveal her uncertainty. “What is it you want to discuss, Mr. Hughes p>
Zayden’s smile deepened. “I’m interested in talking about a potential investment in your station p>
At those words, hope sparked in Donn’s eyes.