From Betrayal to Brilliance Her Rise to a New Life novel Chapter 340

**Chapter 340: Let Me Help You**

“Thank you, Mr. Storm,” Jaylee said, her voice barely above a whisper as she tried to maintain her composure in the presence of such a powerful figure.

Zaden observed her closely, noting the clever glint in her eyes and the way she seemed to share an unspoken bond with Athena. If memory served him right, Athena and this young woman were roommates in the staff dormitory.

He contemplated the future for a moment, considering that if anything were to happen to Athena, Jaylee could be a valuable source of information.

With a curious tilt of his head, Zaden turned to Jaylee and asked, “What’s your name?”

“Mr. Storm, my name is Jaylee. I’m Dr. Hall’s assistant,” she replied, her voice trembling slightly, caught off guard by his sudden inquiry. A wave of anxiety washed over her as she feared that her earlier comments might have displeased him.

He wouldn’t take his frustration out on Dr. Hall, would he?

The thought sent her heart racing, and she hurriedly added, “Mr. Storm, everything I said just now was purely my own opinion. It has nothing to do with Dr. Hall. If you’re upset, please don’t hold her responsible! She doesn’t know anything about this!”

Jaylee’s anxiety was palpable; her head hung low, almost as if she were trying to hide from the weight of her words.

Zaden couldn’t suppress a faint smile at her distress.

“Alright,” he said, his tone steady and reassuring.

“You seem to have potential. If you hear any news about Athena, please let me know immediately. You won’t regret it.”

With that, he pulled out his phone and gestured for Jaylee to add his contact information.

Once they exchanged numbers, Zaden turned on his heel and walked away, leaving Jaylee standing there, frozen in disbelief, her eyes glued to her phone screen.

She could hardly fathom what had just transpired—she had actually added Zaden’s contact!

To an ordinary person like her, men like Zaden, who stood at the pinnacle of success, felt like distant stars—unreachable and untouchable. The sheer shock of meeting him face-to-face was overwhelming.

That’s Mr. Storm!

Oh my god!

Inside her mind, Jaylee couldn’t help but scream with excitement. She almost felt the urge to share this news with everyone around her, but then she recalled Zaden’s request. He had clearly intended for her to keep this information about Athena under wraps.

So, Mr. Storm truly does care about Dr. Hall. The realization sent a thrill of giddiness coursing through her.

Meanwhile, Zaden approached the lounge only to find the door locked, an unexpected barrier.

He knocked several times, but silence met his attempts.

Was Athena not inside?

His gaze drifted to the window next to the door, and he realized it was just within reach. After a brief moment of contemplation, he stepped closer and slid his hand through the opening, deftly unlocking it.

He hadn’t imagined he would find himself in such a precarious situation, breaking into a room like a common thief.

His eyes flicked back to her waist, concern etched on his face. “I heard you were hurt,” he said softly. “Are you alright?”

Her heart twisted at the sound of his concern.

Sigh… A part of her was undeniably touched, yet the memory of what she had overheard earlier loomed large, casting a shadow of unease over her feelings.

She longed to confront him, to voice the questions that gnawed at her heart, but deep down, she understood that doing so would irrevocably alter their relationship. The aftermath was something she feared, something she knew she couldn’t control.

One thing, however, was crystal clear: she could never accept the idea that Teri was Maya’s child.

Zaden noticed her silence, the way she averted her gaze. Without waiting for her response, he moved to her side, picked up the medical supplies she had been using, and gently lifted the hem of her shirt.

Athena snapped out of her daze, alarmed, and immediately pressed his hand down.

“What are you doing?” she exclaimed, her voice filled with urgency.

Zaden looked up at her with a mixture of determination and helplessness. “You’re injured, aren’t you? It’s a hard spot to reach. Let me help you.”

Athena, still simmering with frustration towards him, was adamant about keeping him at bay.

“Forget it,” she said hastily. “I’ll ask Jaylee to help me with it.”

But before she could finish her protest, Zaden had already made up his mind. He lifted her shirt regardless, and with a resigned sigh, Athena surrendered, allowing him to carefully tend to her wound.