He Never Loved Me Until the Day I Finally Left Him novel Chapter 123

"Baby, don't overthink this. I've told you, Helena doesn't even compare to you. You're the one I cherish; she's just a means to an end. Besides the title of Mrs. Hayes, she'll never get anything else from me."

Sebastian's cruel words bled through the earpiece, striking Helena with absolute precision.

A violent shudder racked her body.

Her hands clenched into tight fists, her palms slick with cold sweat.

A suffocating mix of suppression and humiliation threatened to swallow her whole.

"Seb, I didn't mean anything by it. I just want you to be happy. Helena has been married to you for so many years, and honestly, I pity her. That's why I'd never make things hard for her, and I definitely won't fight her for anything," Janetta replied, playing the role of the gentle, understanding angel to perfection.

"Once she has this baby and I secure my shares, then..."

Helena didn't catch the rest because the call abruptly ended.

This was exactly what Janetta wanted. She wanted to torture Helena, and she had succeeded.

Helena found Janetta repulsive, but she also knew full well that Sebastian ate up that pathetic act every time.

Helena could never fake that level of hypocrisy.

For years, Janetta was far from the sweet, obedient girl she pretended to be.

Behind the scenes, she systematically terrorized Helena's mental state at every turn.

And lately, she was pushing the boundaries further than ever.

Did Janetta really think she was invincible now?

Did she truly believe Helena was completely defenseless?

Helena suddenly laughed—a raw, darkly sarcastic sound.

She steadied herself, opened an entertainment news app, and instantly saw that Janetta's birthday bash was being held at the Verto Hotel.

What a wild coincidence.

Janetta's first major birthday party back in the country, right at the Verto Hotel.

Years ago, when Helena and Sebastian were set to marry, Grandpa hadn't wanted her to settle for less. He planned to host a spectacular wedding for them at the Verto.

Sebastian had shot the idea down, claiming there was no need for such a high-profile event. He argued the marriage was just a traditional remedy to bring the family luck, and making a spectacle would invite unwanted scrutiny.

The matter was dropped.

In the beginning, Helena had believed his excuses.

Only later did she realize that the Verto Hotel was where he and Janetta had originally fallen in love.

If Helena caused a scene in front of Janetta, Helena would be the only one who suffered the consequences.

"Even a cornered animal will bare its teeth, let alone a person," Helena replied with chilling calm. "Don't worry, I'll be fine. Just wait for me where I said. I'll be out in fifteen minutes, tops."

Without giving Sophia a chance to argue, Helena hung up.

She walked into the hotel with quiet purpose.

Since the hotel still had regular guests and hadn't been entirely bought out, Helena slipped inside undetected.

She kept a low profile as she entered the party venue.

She positioned herself quietly in an inconspicuous corner.

From that very corner, she had a crystal-clear view of Sebastian and Janetta.

The party was in full swing, with various segments keeping the crowd entertained.

Helena's gaze locked onto Janetta's radiant smile.

She watched the protective, almost anxious way Sebastian hovered over her.

Helena let out a faint smile, standing completely still as she observed the show.