She Turned Her Grief Into Wings novel Chapter 32

Back then, their classmates always joked that she was destined to be his wife.

An old framed photo tucked away in the corner caught her eye, and she reached out to pick it up.

There were four people in the picture: she and Caden on the edges, with their respective mothers standing in the middle.

Helga traced her fingertips lightly over the glass, a sudden sting of emotion hitting her nose.

Her mother and Yvette had grown up together, just like she and Caden had. When they were little, their mothers used to joke about them getting married one day.

She had thought that kind of happiness would last forever.

Instead, a tragic accident seven years ago took both her mother and Yvette away.

Her father was overseas at the time, so she was sent to live with the Hayes family. Six months later, she moved to Germany.

"I think the last time I was in your office was three years ago."

She had been studying abroad and came back to visit during the holidays. He had just taken over as CEO of Hayes Group, and his position wasn't fully stabilized yet.

She had planned to return permanently right after graduation. But not long after, she heard the news of Dewitt Hayes's stroke, and immediately following that, Caden's wedding announcement.

The woman who appeared by his side was named Shera Jewell.

A woman with zero background, who wasn't even particularly outstanding.

It was a marriage of convenience. They both just took what they needed.

Helga turned back toward the figure by the coffee table. Caden seemed lost in thought, staring blankly ahead as he slowly drank the soup.

On his desk, she noticed an elegant invitation card.

"Is this a competition sponsored by Hayes Group?"

Caden snapped out of his daze and paused. "No."

No?

Curious, Helga flipped it open. Classic Couture?

Before she could finish reading, the card was smoothly slipped right out of her fingers.

Seeing her surprise, he offered a brief explanation. "It's just an industry networking event."

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