It wasn’t that Helena wanted to discourage Miranda, but Miranda truly had no talent for sports. She would grab the wrong tank when she went diving, and after finally getting the right one, she managed to mix up the snorkel. Last time, if Helena hadn’t noticed something was off and called the instr
With Miranda’s surprised reaction, Helena finally recalled that she’d seen Louis from afar once before.It was shortly after she’d started university when a roommate had dragged her to a lecture on career planning. Louis had been invited to speak as a distinguished alumnus.Afterward, Kenneth had te
Miranda suddenly jolted, reminded by Helena of the bet they’d made last time. She’d confidently declared that the man who sent the wine was interested in Helena—a potential romantic prospect.After a moment’s hesitation, she bit her lip nervously and asked, “You… you didn’t fall for him, did you?”S
Ansel sobered up almost instantly. Seeing the man who’d appeared behind Helena like a ghost, he couldn’t help but shrink back, nervously muttering, “Ken… what are you doing here?”Helena was equally stunned, completely unprepared for Kenneth’s sudden appearance in Seaview City. She recalled his su
Helena didn’t apologize; instead, she looked directly at Kenneth, waiting for his answer.Though his expression was clouded, Kenneth chose not to hold it against her and replied, “The night before last, some of the extended members of our family stirred up trouble at the estate. Grandma became angry
Helena wore a white tasseled dress that Miranda had picked out for her. The design featured a semi-sheer cutout at the waist, revealing just a hint of skin—a subtle touch of elegance and allure.Kenneth’s fingers landed right on that exposed part of the dress. His fingertips, slightly rough from re
When Helena Lane arrived at the police station, dawn had yet to break.Tiny snowflakes swirled in the night wind, melting as soon as they touched the ground, leaving a muddy mess. Two hours earlier, Helena had received news that her newlywed husband, Kenneth Keller, had been arrested on suspicion o
"The police retrieved hotel surveillance screenshots that show the perpetrator wearing a mask. Basing suspicion on nothing more than a similar build and hairstyle is clearly insufficient evidence.”Helena’s voice was calm but precise, each word landing with conviction. Eric felt a slight ringing in