He Never Loved Me Until the Day I Finally Left Him novel Chapter 800

Her assistant had coordinated every meticulous detail.

With Charlotte's parents in Coralia, their safety was absolutely guaranteed.

After all, Coralia was the Campbell family's territory.

The people involved in the tragedy years ago were based in Riverton and The Capital.

Those circles didn't fully intersect.

Besides, if the Campbells wanted to protect someone, the power players in Riverton and The Capital would have to step back.

Not to mention her connection to The Everett family in The Capital.

"Good," she replied flatly, leaving it at that.

She slipped quietly into the mall.

The place was packed.

Whatever one might say about Janetta's character, her star power was undeniable.

Security guards swarmed the area.

The massive atrium was decorated with extravagant flair.

A perimeter of bodyguards kept the crowd at bay.

She didn't push to the front, opting to stand quietly on the outskirts.

Her gaze leisurely swept toward the stage.

Janetta was dressed in a soft, elegant outfit, perfectly matching the persona she had cultivated over the years.

She interacted graciously with her fans, showing zero arrogance.

But Helena knew it was all a performance.

Janetta never truly humbled herself for anyone.

To her, fans were just stepping stones.

She'd put on a smile as long as it brought in money.

Especially since her recent career slump.

Helena watched expressionlessly, but out of the corner of her eye, she was scanning for him.

But Sebastian was nowhere to be seen.

She frowned slightly.

Even her assistant looked confused. "He should be here. Why isn't he out yet?"

She remained silent.

Her heels pivoted slightly on the polished floor as she considered the situation.

Up on the lively stage, Janetta must have spotted her immediately.

The actress's face visibly paled.

The crushing dread made it hard for Janetta to breathe.

The MC noticed her spacing out.

Suddenly, the crowd erupted into cheers.

The MC beamed. "Ah, it looks like Mr. Hayes has arrived."

He played it off smoothly, as if Janetta's distraction was just the eager anticipation of a loving wife.

But only Janetta knew the terrifying truth.

Surrounded by his own security detail, Sebastian stepped into the venue.

Helena made no move to leave; she stayed exactly where she was.

But the moment he appeared, her eyes shifted directly to him.

He felt it instantly.

His gaze snapped to her.

He seemed mildly surprised to see her there.

Yet, somehow, it also made perfect sense.

Their eyes locked from across the room, neither speaking a word.

But the blistering tension crackling between them was impossible to ignore.