Chapter 68
Chapter 68:
Betsey was visibly shocked.
Even now, Helena’s resolve remained unbroken.
“It wouldn’t be right to allow you in, unfair to the others p>
Betsey was determined, positioning herself as a staunch enforcer of fairness right in front of Helena.
Anxiety gripped Helena until Tessa’s voice broke through.
Rushing towards them, Tessa pointed down the hallway, yelling, “Mr. Palmer is on his way here p>
Her announcement shifted everyone’s focus, including Betsey’s. A puzzled expression crossed Helena’s face. Could Laurence really be arriving?
Just as she turned to check, Dominick’s gentle tap on her shoulder redirected her.
“Hurry, get inside! We’ll cover for you, making sure no one interferes,” Dominick murmured.
It was then that Helena realized she was not alone; numerous coworkers, including interns who had been with her at Nightfall Bar the other night, stood beside Dominick.
Their faces, filled with trust, offered her comfort.
Having not heard from her own team in days, Helena had braced herself for their abandonment, suspecting they believed the rumors about her and Laurence.
The unexpected show of support, just as she was about to enter her exam, moved her deeply.
Helena quietly found her place in the exam room and settled into her seat.
Peering down the hallway, Betsey saw no trace of Laurence.
Frustrated, she said to Tessa, “Why did you lie? There’s nobody there.” Turning back, she noticed Helena comfortably seated inside.
Betsey headed straight for the room, intent on dragging Helena out, but Dominick stood firmly in her way.
“With all due respect,” Dominick said firmly, “you’re not in charge of who gets to take the exam or who doesn’t p>
Blocked and visibly shaken, Betsey was unable to bypass Dominick, her anger simmering.
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As the bell signaled the start of the exam, Tessa and Dominick exchanged a discreet, victorious high-five.
Betsey scoffed. “Do you really think she can complete the test just because she made it inside? You’ll see—she’ll be out before you know it p>
The manager of the station was due to observe today’s exam.
Anticipation coursed through Betsey as she awaited the moment Helena would be dismissed outright.
Helena, for her part, concentrated solely on her paper.
Never had she prepared for a test with such intensity since her university days.
The exam was long, and it wasn’t until the final fifteen minutes that Helena managed to answer the last question.
As she looked up, Helena spotted an unfamiliar proctor—a bespectacled middle-aged man.
Approaching to submit her paper, she recognized him as Lucas Wright, the manager of Nexus TV.
Her pulse quickened. “Mr. Wright p>
Lucas responded with a reassuring smile and a nod. “Helena, please see me in my office after everyone is done p>
These days, Lucas rarely made in-person visits to Nexus TV, usually delegating responsibilities to Laurence, who he trusted.
Lucas had been vacationing with his family overseas when the scandal erupted, prompting his swift return.
A sense of dread washed over Helena.
The presence of Lucas to personally oversee this situation hinted at a bleak outcome for her employment.
Exiting the exam room, Helena noticed Glenda also present.
Their first encounter had been during Eleanor’s termination.
Helena acknowledged Glenda with a courteous smile. “I appreciate you being here as well,” she said.
Having served at Nexus TV for years, Glenda was acutely aware of the many women Laurence had wronged behind the scenes.
Despite her obvious innocence, Helena was the one suffering the consequences.
Glenda had assumed Helena would avoid the exam out of fear, yet there she stood, resiliently facing the ordeal, displaying commendable courage.
“Please, don’t fret,” Glenda said with a smile that carried a hint of respect. “Your case isn’t like Eleanor’s. Mr. Wright brought me here not to dismiss you, but for other reasons.” Her gaze offered Helena comfort.
Helena felt a flicker of hope.
Could the manager really not be here to dismiss her? What could this mean?
Outside the exam room, Betsey waited impatiently. Seeing Glenda and Lucas together sent a thrill through her.
She remembered Glenda’s presence when Eleanor was terminated. To Betsey, this was a clear sign—not only might Helena be ousted, but she could also face a severe financial penalty.
With a gleeful stride, Betsey followed, anticipating witnessing Helena’s downfall.
Dominick and Tessa, unable to remain passive, quickly joined the procession.
Glenda accompanied Helena directly to Lucas’s office.
Betsey, bursting with curiosity, blurted out, “Glenda, what’s the damage? How much is Mr. Wright going to make Helena pay p>
With a stern look, Glenda retorted sharply, “Betsey, why revel in the station’s troubles? Even if Helena is fined, it’s not as if any of that money will go to you p>
Betsey, who had long regarded Glenda as the station’s sign of bad luck, recoiled, choosing not to pursue the matter further.
Glenda, changing her demeanor, addressed Dominick and the rest with a gentler voice, saying, “I appreciate your concern for the station’s well-being. Mr. Wright is going to have a private discussion with Ms. Ellis. There will be a statement made to all staff later. I urge you to refrain from talking about this situation or circulating rumors until then p>