Helma's baby bump was showing big time, over seven months along. She had trekked all the way to Pacific City with it and had been sorting out a ton of stuff in Westwood since getting back.She was still buzzing with energy, but with the countdown to delivery day at just three months, a flutter of ne
It did not matter if her brother was on board with teaming up with the Guller Group; the Italian deal was a prize the King Group was dead set on winning.For years, Greenville's power play had been a tug-of-war between the Guller Group in the south and the King Group in the north, both titans in the
Knowing how much Wilson adored his wife, Helma made sure to jot down everything from their favorite pastimes to the way they liked their food.With all the info locked in, she headed downstairs.Neil had just gotten back and was deep in conversation with Jade in the living room."This visit from Duk
Cole snatched his phone back from Rana.Cole had been getting closer to Helma lately, and it was supposed to be a great thing, but the closer he got, the harder it was for him to keep his cool. He was itching to be a part of her life, to be the guy who could stand by her side, out in the open, witho
No sweat for Cole.He strolled over to the side table, grabbed a cup of tea, and set it down in front of William, but he did not bow down as Helma did.William eyed the cup like it was beneath him.Cole's gaze flicked over to Helma, not missing a beat.William let out a quiet sigh.Getting Cole to b
All three got to their feet. Helma began to pack up. "I'll drop you off at home first, Master Jones, then I'll head out."William dismissed the offer with a wave. "My place isn't far. You go on home. Just be safe out there."As they left the office, Cole's voice was calm and steady. "I've gone throu
Cole was like an island, all cool and distant. "Appreciate it, but we'll pass.""Come on, Mr. Guller, throw me a bone here. Our families go way back," the man wheedled, his smile a bit too slick.Helma pressed her lips and flashed Cole a reassuring smile."You should go. I'll take the chance to look
As whispers filled the air, Cole, not too far off, glanced their way. The throng of people blurred his view, but he thought he caught a glimpse of Helma in the mix.He got to his feet and made his way over.Right then, Fiona was still on her tirade.Helma let out a cold laugh, "Fiona, your own fooli