Chapter 967

As soon as Freddie and his bodyguards left, the venue quickly returned to normal. The brief commotion was soon forgotten as the audience threw themselves back into their high-stakes quest for wealth. Helen noticed that Otto's hand was inadvertently pressing against his wound. Almost instinctively, she said, "Thanks for your help back there." Otto's eyes sparkled with a faint smile. He didn't reply, merely gazing at her with warmth and affection. Helen didn't realize just how enthralling it was for him to see her use his influence to intimidate Freddie. It wouldn't be long before she fully adapted and began to depend on Otto. Her reliance on him was more profound than the pain from his injury. Sensing something was amiss, Helen looked up. Otto quickly averted his gaze and cleared his throat. Changing the subject, he asked, "How did you figure out that I was the one who took down the Flying Eagles?" Her eyes widened in surprise as she took a step back. Could her offhand comment ha