Chapter 550
Chapter 550:
But her attempt to go unnoticed was almost pointless. No matter how much she tried to keep a low profile, people couldn’t help sneaking glances her way.
The attention only intensified because the chair beside Alden—the one reserved for Mrs. Wilson—sat noticeably empty, fueling the wildfire of rumors about their supposed breakup.
Reporters were technically banned from interviewing each other, and Alden’s cool, commanding presence made the crowd hesitant. No one dared to break the ice with a question about his marriage.
After an awkward stretch of silence, a woman’s voice finally cut through the tension. “Mr. Wilson, would you like to address the public about the recent speculation surrounding your marriage p>
The woman asking the question wasn’t just any journalist. It was Betsey, a former colleague of Helena’s at Nexus TV.
Without needing a second look, Alden knew exactly who she was. He met her presence with the barest flicker of a smile, one that offered no warmth or acknowledgment.
Betsey bit down hard on the inside of her cheek. Whatever sharp retort she wanted to throw back died behind her lips.
Watching her get iced out so smoothly made the rest of the journalists fall quiet. The air shifted, and any curiosity about Alden’s personal affairs vanished without a trace.
The spotlight drifted on, and the interview slipped into its next segment.
Though no one paid attention to it, Alden’s hand moved slightly when the topic of his marriage surfaced. His fingers brushed over the band around his ring finger with an almost imperceptible motion.
At a distance, Helena looked up—right then, right when he touched the ring—as if drawn by something unseen.
A soft smile curved her lips. She rolled the band on her own finger, mirroring the movement.
With so many people around them, their connection remained unseen. But in that tiny exchange, they’d spoken volumes to each other.
Not long after the panel wrapped its coverage of notable figures, the summit transitioned to its next major event—the award ceremony for the year’s top media professionals.
𝒇𝓻𝒐𝓶 𝓈𝓮𝓮 𝓬𝒉𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𝓲𝓷 g𝓪𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝓈.𝓬o
Given that Helena’s show had claimed the highest ratings, her name led the list. Naturally, she was the first to be called onstage.
Walking with quiet elegance, she stepped up to the podium. Her acceptance speech struck a delicate balance—firm in her purpose, yet gracious in tone. The applause that followed came in waves.
In the exclusive front-row section, Alden stayed still. He couldn’t show approval without risking the facade they had carefully maintained. But beside him, Xavier saw everything. The way Alden looked at Helena left no room for doubt. That wasn’t the face of a distant husband—it was the gaze of a man beaming with unspoken pride.
As the ceremony continued, the winners were directed to a separate corner of the hall for follow-up interviews.