Chapter 1224

The fans waved banners and light boards, chanting Helen's name loudly. Amid the chaos, Otto drove steadily, maneuvering the car past the crowd. As the car moved forward, Helen kept her eyes fixed on the road and said calmly, "We can talk now." "Are you still upset?" Otto asked. Though Helen's outward demeanor appeared composed, she radiated a chilling, unapproachable air when she was genuinely angry. The moment Otto saw her again, he instantly knew that all his efforts had been futile. He found himself growing increasingly cautious, realizing that persuading her to get into his car had been the limit of his persistence. Helen remained silent, her demeanor cold and indifferent. It felt as if she were interacting with a complete stranger—or even more distant. Otto felt a crushing weight on his chest. It was as though a massive stone were pressing down on him, making it difficult to breathe. He swallowed hard, steeling himself to keep the conversation strictly professional. "Take