Chapter 544
Chapter 544:
Helena’s fingers slid up his tie, and a wicked glint appeared in her eyes, her cheeks tinted with heat. She gave his tie a playful tug. “I don’t want to sleep with Alden tonight p>
Alden chuckled under his breath, the sound rich with amusement. “Then who does the lady desire p>
A wicked smile curved Helena’s lips. “Obviously, the pretty boy I’ve been keeping p>
“Very well.” Alden’s voice dipped into a sultry drawl. “Tonight, the pretty boy will pamper his sugar mama p>
From that moment on, his touch changed—suddenly more deliberate, more indulgent, as though he were stepping into a role she had playfully cast him in. Not the man she knew so well, but someone crafted for her pleasure. Each unfamiliar move sent a jolt of thrill through her, with a delicious sense of rediscovery lacing every breath.
But just when the tension crested—when her body trembled on the edge of surrender—he paused, lips brushing her ear with a devilish whisper. “Is my sugar mama pleased with the service p>
What began as playful indulgence slowly became exquisite torment.
Eventually, Helena could take no more. She grabbed him, her voice breaking, pleading for Alden—the real Alden—to return. Only then did he drop the act, and they fell back into the familiar rhythm that defined their intimacy.
The next morning, Alden walked into Star Wish Investments looking like a man reborn—refreshed, sharp, and full of energy.
“Welcome back, Mr. Wilson!” Xavier stood straight, trying for composure, but his reddened eyes betrayed him.
Alden clapped a hand on his shoulder, his voice light and teasing. “You’re an executive vice president now. Try not to be so sentimental p>
“I’m not…” Xavier started, then hesitated mid-sentence. Something clicked. His eyes lit up with startled joy. “Wait—do you mean I’m the executive vice president p>
“Who else would it be?” Alden replied, a faint smirk playing on his lips. During Alden’s mysterious disappearance, no one—not the shareholders, not even the other vice presidents—knew he was still alive.
In the chaos, the weight of the company had landed squarely on Xavier’s shoulders. And he had carried it with grit and composure, shielding the firm from media onslaughts and keeping the machinery running.
𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁 ⧼gⱥ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧽𝖈𝗈𝗆
Alden had noticed, and was thoroughly impressed. He had kept Xavier by his side as an assistant with the intention of grooming him in the first place. Now, with Eleanino gone and Xavier standing tall, it was time.
Xavier’s gratitude overflowed. “Thank you, Mr. Wilson. I swear I won’t let you down p>
“Well, well, well… Look at that,” a voice teased before Alden could respond. “Mr. Wilson charms another loyal subject p>
They both turned to find Dorian approaching with a grin and a congratulatory gift tucked under his arm.
After a brief exchange, Leonino arrived as well to offer his congratulations. He came empty-handed, but Alden didn’t mind one bit. In fact, he grinned. “You fixed my ears. If anyone should be giving gifts, it’s me to you, Dr. Prescott p>