Chapter 541
Chapter 541:
Alden, ever amused by this rare glimpse of her shy side, chuckled inwardly. Her usual sharpness had melted into something softer.
He glanced at her flushed cheeks, then turned to the crowd with a calm authority. “I appreciate your concern for Helena. I’d like to treat you to dinner tonight, and please—no objections p>
Alden’s reputation preceded him. Everyone knew the man wasn’t just rich—he was legendary in Cheson.
If he was buying, dinner wouldn’t be just a meal. It would be a culinary event.
For a brief moment, the Genie TV staff couldn’t help but feel their mouths water. But when they glanced back at Alden, his imposing presence made them hesitate.
Dining with someone so intimidating wasn’t exactly comforting. It would be more like a boardroom meeting!
Yet refusing his invitation outright? That was unthinkable.
Unsure, they looked to Dominick for a cue.
Frustrated, Dominick knew he had to step forward and say something again. Just as he opened his mouth to politely decline, Alden handed him a sleek black card. “That said,” Alden said, “you’ll be dining without me. I’ve got plans—with Helena p>
Then came the clincher—a brief smile aimed directly at Helena.
Cheers erupted inwardly. The staff barely held back squeals. Helena’s cheeks flushed a soft pink, and she looked away bashfully as Alden nodded his thanks before leading her away.
As the pair disappeared down the path, the Genie TV crew burst into excited chatter, already debating restaurants like lottery winners. Once they settled on a place, the gossip poured out like wine. “They’re totally in love,” someone murmured dreamily. “No way she’s seeing anyone else p>
From the driver’s seat, Dominick chuckled. “Or maybe she was… and Mr. Wilson decided to fight for her like a proper romantic lead p>
“Ooh, plot twist!” came the response.
Laughter followed as the topic drifted to food and other things less scandalous.
𝕋𝕣𝕦𝕖 𝕡𝕠𝕤𝕥 𝕗𝕣𝕠𝕞: 𝕘ⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝕖𝗅𝕤⫶ⅽ𝗼𝗺
Meanwhile, Helena swatted Alden’s arm with a half-hearted punch. “You enjoy watching me squirm, don’t you? You did that on purpose p>
Alden didn’t even flinch, a teasing smile curling the edges of his mouth. “Can I help it if you’re that easy to get flustered p>
“Thick-skinned show-off,” Helena muttered, but the bite was gone. Her gaze drifted upward to where the crescent moon hung like a quiet blessing in the sky.
Her irritation faded beneath the soft silver light, and she began to look forward to the plans Alden had mentioned.
The following day, Alden escorted Helena to her parents’ place.
Natalie opened the door and immediately stiffened at the sight of him. She frowned hard, her disapproval subtle but clear.
Alden raised an eyebrow, already hearing the storm brewing behind her silence. Sure enough, her voice cut through the air with firm displeasure. “Alden, have you heard all those rumors about Helena p>
“Some of them,” Alden replied, nodding.