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.

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