Once Madam King left, Helma grabbed the remote, switching to another series. Many were from two years ago. She had almost finished them back then but forgot the endings. Now, they felt fresh and engaging.Deep into her binge-watching, her phone rang.She glanced at the screen. It was Cole.Helma let
Helma looked at Cole, noting his silence. Concern creased her forehead."So, didn't you hire someone to look after Old Madam Guller?""I did," he said in a deep voice, the memory of Neve's call fresh in his mind.Neve had called to say that Grandma had wandered off. She wanted to take a stroll and g
Wanda's cheeks flushed a vivid shade of crimson. Lately, Neil had frequently requested her 'massages.'A mischievous glint in her eye, Helma was on the verge of teasing when the room's door abruptly swung open.Without an invitation, and certainly without the courtesy of a knock, she cast a mildly a
Although the results would take three days to be announced, the underlying sentiment was palpable. King Group and Guller Group's proposals clearly resonated with the officials, who now grappled with their choice.Exiting the hall, Helma caught snippets of disappointed chatter."Ah, I had a hunch it'
After a half-hour chat with Chris, Helma prepared to depart."Stay safe on the grasslands, and don't hesitate to use a stunt double," she advised as she exited the trailer.Walking alongside her, Chris chuckled, a mix of fondness and resignation in his gaze. "Got it. I'll be careful."Helma shot him
Helma scrolled through her feed, sensing that the buzz around the rumor had probably peaked. The initial leak came from a prominent paparazzo, who, after a bit of digging, Helma discovered was affiliated with Neve's company.Considering the tight security on Fred's sets, it could have been an extra
As Helma entertained her fans, all the way at Forest Park, Cole sat relaxed, tablet in hand, and deep in thought. After dismissing more disruptive viewers, a frown settled on his face.When Helma mentioned Chris's relationship, he too had a vague recollection that Madam King was a Millen, from the i
After dropping Alan at Greenville University, Helma made her way home. The dawn found her up and ready, her day dedicated first to King Group. With the afternoon reserved for Westwood's Joint Department, she resolved to tie up any loose ends at the company before then. She spent the morning engrosse