Chapter 1021

"Sure," Helen said with a smirk, "I hope… I never have to see you again. Does that work for you?" Otto's expression darkened, and he appeared visibly deflated. He stuffed his hands into his pockets and let out a long sigh. "That's what I call a long road ahead," he remarked with a wry smile. "You're being too hard on yourself," Helen teased. "With Destiny Corporation at your service, there's nothing you can't achieve." "Destiny Corporation isn't exactly Santa Claus," Otto responded, his eyes lighting up a bit. "I can't expect them to grant all my wishes overnight. For instance, they can't just steal someone's heart for me." Helen immediately grasped his implication and turned away, a lump forming in her throat. Realizing her reaction, she couldn't help but frown in frustration. "What's wrong with me? Why am I getting so nervous around Otto? This isn't right—it shouldn't be happening!" she berated herself inwardly. "You must have something seriously wrong with your head," she sna