Chapter 65: James Fury

Helena barely had time to gather herself after her disastrous video when she heard the heavy knock on her door. Her heart pounded in her chest, dread creeping up her spine. She knew that knock all too well—it was her father. And he was furious.

The door swung open, and James stormed into the room, his face twisted in anger. Matilda followed closely behind, her expression a mix of concern and forced calm.

“Helena!” James’s voice boomed, making her flinch. “What in the world were you thinking?”

Helena swallowed hard, trying to maintain her composure. “Dad, I was just trying to—”

“Trying to what?” he interrupted, his eyes narrowing. “Destroy our family’s reputation? You’ve embarrassed us beyond repair! Using the charity ball as an excuse to drug Ray Manchester, of all people? How could you be so reckless? Your naked picture with my business partner is all over the internet, how I’m I to face the world after this?

Helena’s heart raced as she stumbled over her words. “I—I didn’t think it