Chapter 554

Julien's expression was calm and unruffled as he smiled and said, "Alright." He took the phone, aimed the camera at Helen, and she struck a pose. The backdrop featured the city's iconic landmarks, world-renowned and dazzlingly bright. Her smile was more radiant than the stars in the night sky. At the stroke of midnight, marking the New Year's countdown, countless fireworks illuminated the night, filling the air with noise and excitement. Many couples in the crowd embraced or kissed at the countdown's climax, but Helen couldn't bring herself to do that. Instead, she gripped Julien's hand tightly, their fingers interlocked, as she silently wished, "May I never part from the one I love." Julien had no way of knowing what she had on her mind. His gaze remained calm, his expression pensive, as if lost in thought. Later that night, back at the hotel, their entanglement naturally continued. Helen was unusually compliant, behaving like a docile little rabbit. The more obedient she was, th