Chapter 579
Chapter 579:
It wouldn’t just be Helena facing the spotlight then—the entire Genie TV would get swept up in the whirlwind. Other channels might celebrate such a windfall.
Lucas over at Nexus TV had his eye on Helena for exactly that reason. He’d do anything to win her back.
But Genie TV had always stood apart. This was a place built on trust, respect, and a commitment to real journalism.
Everyone in the room understood what Helena was saying. Gradually, they all gave their silent approval, choosing to respect her wishes. Dominick was no exception, though he looked at her with a trace of regret. “Still, it doesn’t seem fair. You’re left to deal with all that gossip by yourself p>
“Come on, it’s nothing,” Helena laughed, her confidence shining through. “We are journalists—no one knows better than us how meaningless rumors can be. Do you really think that’s enough to shake us p>
Realizing Helena genuinely wasn’t bothered, Meredith finally felt relaxed. “That’s the spirit. Let everyone else talk. As long as you and Mr. Wilson know where you stand, nothing else matters p>
Helena met her gaze and nodded, finally feeling that sense of unity among her colleagues.
The gossip about Helena and Alden had finally faded at the station, allowing Helena to slip back into her usual work routine.
Later that afternoon, Meredith herself conducted an interview for a new hire. She clearly had high expectations for the candidate, as she made a point to call Helena into her office for the introduction.
“Helena, meet Monique Wilson,” Meredith said with a smile. Turning to Monique, Meredith continued, “Monique, this is Helena Ellis. She’s one of our star anchors here and just brought home the excellence award at the media summit. Don’t be nervous. Just call her Helena. She’ll be mentoring you for now p>
With the introductions out of the way, Helena and Monique traded polite smiles and shook hands.
“I’m really excited to learn from you, Helena,” Monique said, her voice steady and full of quiet confidence. Helena took a moment to look Monique over.
Before this meeting, Meredith had already shared Monique’s background with Helena. Monique hadn’t attended any famous schools, and her resume wasn’t packed with top honors, but she had spent time as a war correspondent overseas.
𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕: ⲅⲁⳑ⧈𝗇𝗈⧈ν𝖊⧈𝗅𝘀⧈ⅽ⧈𝗈𝗆
Helena had gone over Monique’s sample scripts and even found some of her broadcast clips online. In every chaotic scene, Monique managed to keep her cool, calmly delivering updates even as turmoil swirled around her. In the middle of a live broadcast, a stray bullet whizzed past, and without hesitation, Monique ducked down to protect a wounded child beside her. That single moment left Helena with genuine respect for the young woman.
Now that they were face to face, Helena was eager to set a welcoming tone. With a warm smile, she said, “Mentoring is too strong a word. I just started at Genie TV a little before you did, so I’ll help you get settled in and show you around. If you need anything or have questions, just ask p>
“Thanks, Helena,” Monique answered, her tone bright and sincere. Helena found herself genuinely charmed, never noticing the slight flicker of something unreadable in Monique’s expression.