Chapter 994

"You're the one I'm planning to marry," Otto said. "If I'm not helping you, who else would I help?" Helen shot him a sharp look. "Spare me the 'upholding pride' routine. I need a reason that's actually convincing." Otto let out a resigned sigh. "While that's partly true, there's more to it." He locked eyes with Helen. "It's also about business." Helen's eyebrows arched in disbelief. "Business?" "Exactly," Otto confirmed. "You've been remarkably successful with the Rockefeller emeralds. It's clear it's not just luck. Someone who combines fortune with skill—that's a rare find. Personally, I'm drawn to people who have both." "Really? The head of Destiny Corporation puts stock in something as fickle as luck?" Helen's expression was one of clear skepticism. "Absolutely," Otto said, shrugging slightly. "Luck might seem as unpredictable as the weather, but sometimes you just have to embrace it. The scales of fate often tilt in favor of those who already have good fortune. So, Ms. Bosto