"Check this out!" Yoyo said, showing her phone. "StarCrest Entertainment released a statement accusing Gigi of spreading false information and self-promotion. She's getting a lot of backlashes online."After her shower, Wyneth paused as she was drying her hair and looked at Yoyo's phone. 'I saw this news earlier. I wonder if it's settled now. He didn't usually bother with such things. Did someone tell him?' she thought, then asked Yoyo, "Did you mention this to him?"Yoyo looked puzzled. "Mention what to him?"Wyneth pointed to the screen, but Yoyo's expression remained blank."Why would that involve me?" Yoyo began, her eyes widening with realization. "Hold on, you think I tipped off Mr. Hamilton?"'So, it wasn't her after all?' Wyneth wondered."I just saw the news," Yoyo continued. "But from your reaction, it seems like you found out before I did. Why would you think I'd tell Mr. Hamilton? Were you upset about it trending?"Wyneth pursed her lips, expressionless. "No.""I se
Wyneth's phone buzzed with a message from Hayden.Hayden: [Took care of that online news. You can rest easy tonight.]Wyneth thought, 'What's he talking about, handling the online news? Does he really think I can't sleep without him fixing things? Jerk!' She did not want to respond, but on impulse, she replied: [Oh, what news? I haven't been keeping up.]After sending her message, Wyneth felt it might have come off as defensive. She thought about deleting it, but since Hayden had replied so fast, he probably saw it already. Pulling it back would just make things weirder. As she was thinking, her phone showed Hayden was typing. 'Good thing I didn't delete it,' she thought. 'I would've been mega embarrassed. I can still play it cool.'Hayden: [Well, whether or not you've seen it, I wanted to let you know.]Wyneth thought he would question her about what she said and make her admit she cared about him. But since he did not, she felt relieved. 'Glad he's not prying,' she thought, smil
Hayden did not seem to respond to what Dexter had said earlier. He simply signed the documents and handed them back. "Alright, you can go."Dexter took the folder, giving Hayden a lingering look. "Time to eat, Mr. Hamilton.""Uh-huh."Feeling a bit of relief at Hayden's response, Dexter headed toward the door. But before shutting it, he took one last look and noticed Hayden still was not making a move to eat.Click!After leaving the office, Dexter was at a loss. Since Hayden woke up from his coma, he dove right back into his workaholic ways. While Hayden might look okay to others, Dexter, being his only assistant, knew the truth. 'He's got to eat right and rest up. He's been strict about this before, but lately...' Dexter sighed internally. 'Alright, I've done my part. If he listens, awesome. If not, what can I really do? He's a grown man, after all.' And with that thought, Dexter moved on.By the time Hayden finished his work, his food was cold. He tried a few bites, then frown
When Hayden did not respond right away, Jake braced himself for bad news. But Hayden's eventual reply gave him hope.Jake: [Alright, I get it. I won't let Gigi stir up more trouble. If similar issues arise, I'll handle it immediately. I've set up extra supervision for her. If you think it'll help, she can post an apology to Wyneth on Facebook. Your opinion?] He thought, 'If Gigi can't make a personal apology, a Facebook post might just clarify things for everyone.'After reading the message, Hayden's lips tightened. He was inclined to agree, but thoughts of Wyneth held him back. He figured she would not want to be part of a mess that Gigi created. Involving her now could lead to complications down the road.[No need. Don't bother her. Don't do anything.] Hayden sent this message to Jake after some thought.Jake: [Alright, I understand.]Later on, Jake ensured Gigi was kept in check."What gives?" Gigi fumed. "Jake, are you even my real brother? I won't stand for it."Jake, with
Many believed Hayden was acting on Wyneth's behalf. However, others quickly challenged this idea.[Wyneth's fans sure are passionate. Just because Mr. Hamilton denied rumors about him and Gigi doesn't mean it involves Wyneth. What are you guys even thinking?][Really, Wyneth's fans need to chill. It's none of their business, even if Gigi did something wrong. If anyone tries to spread rumors or use Mr. Hamilton's name, he'll set them straight just like he did with Gigi.]People online started making fun of Wyneth again. She did not really know what they were saying about her, but even if she did, she would not care. There were so many different people in the world, and they all had their own opinions. As for Hayden, if he wanted to fix his mistakes, Wyneth was content to watch and see what he would do.The next morning, just like always, Hayden had the hotel staff bring up breakfast. But when he did not show, Yoyo looked around, puzzled."Whoa, where's Mr. Hamilton today?"Wyneth
Hayden paused and then chuckled, picking up a hint from Wyneth's words. "You don't want to see me today? So, you usually want to see me?"Sighing, Wyneth replied, "Don't flatter yourself. If it were up to me, I'd avoid seeing you every day. Can you do that?"Hayden replied, "Nope.""I really don't want to see you today, so just stay away from the set."'He can do what he wants. If he stays away from the set, he'll have time to work and rest.' Wyneth pondered, 'Maybe one day won't be enough.' So she said, "Actually, don't show up tomorrow or the day after either.""Huh?" Hayden looked taken aback. He had thought she was only talking about today. His expression turned gloomy. "You really don't want to see me that much?"The mood around the breakfast table became noticeably tenser. When Yoyo returned, she sensed the tension and sat down quietly, avoiding any conversation.Wyneth was surprised that her offhand remark upset Hayden so much. Hayden, confused, wondered what he did to up
Wyneth, baffled by Hayden's stubbornness, thought, 'Why is he here if he's sick? If something goes wrong, it's his own fault.' Annoyed, she turned around to start filming.Maybe because of Hayden, Wyneth was not performing at her best today. She felt the emotion, but it did not come through in her acting. Once could be overlooked, but by the third time, she realized it was not just a coincidence.Kevin, knowing she was Bruce's sister and that Hayden cared deeply for her, was patient even when she made errors. She had always been an outstanding actress, so her sudden dip in performance indicated something else might be wrong. In a concerned voice, he asked, "Hey Wyneth, what's going on today? You seem a little off. Need a break?""Sure," Wyneth replied. "Sorry, I need a break for this scene.""No problem. Rest up. We'll film other parts first."As Wyneth took a moment, her assistant Yara gave her a water bottle. Yoyo approached her."Hey, what's up? Did something happen with Mr. H
Dexter dared not voice his suspicion aloud. "Call me if you need anything," he said."Okay," Hayden replied."Don't push yourself too hard.""I got it. You can go now."Hayden closed his eyes, a cold sweat forming on his forehead. He looked exhausted. Seeing this, Dexter chose not to press further and turned to leave.On her break, Wyneth overheard talk about Hayden's assistant, Dexter, visiting and heading into an office with him. While others did not think much of it, Wyneth felt uneasy. Especially since lately, Dexter's visits had been brief, just a quick chat outside. But today was different, with them both going into the office. Knowing Hayden had not been feeling well, Wyneth grew curious. She caught sight of Dexter sneaking around, which only raised her suspicions. So she approached him, and Dexter looked startled to see her.He stammered, "M-Ms. Walford?"Wyneth eyed him suspiciously. "What are you up to?"Remembering Hayden's warning to keep his illness a secret, Dexte
"I heard," Hayden sighed, thinking she might tell him not to touch her."What do you think?" Wyneth asked."Me?" A small smile formed on Hayden's lips as he gently kissed her. "It's whatever you want."Wyneth's eyes sparkled. "So, you'll listen to me?"Hayden hesitated. "Except...""What?" Wyneth's tone shifted to annoyance. "You aren't backing out, right? You just said it's up to me.""It's not that I'm backing out," Hayden said, "I just have one condition. I'll listen to you any other time, but there's one thing I can't do.""What thing?" Wyneth asked.Hayden leaned in and whispered in her ear. Wyneth's face turned a shade of pink, and she pushed him away, gasping."You're such a creep!" she exclaimed.Hayden took her wrist, drawing her close and kissed her earlobe. "What's the matter? Isn't this okay for us? Don't you think so?" As he kissed her, he began to unbutton her collar. His voice was low and smooth. "Just listen to me this one time. For everything else, whatever y
On the ride home from the hotel, tears rolled down Wyneth's cheeks nonstop. This time, though, she was not alone by the car window. She was nestled in Hayden's arms. He wiped away each tear, comforting her all the way."Don't cry. It's just a mix-up, okay? He said he's fine and will be around for a long time," Hayden whispered.Despite his soothing words, Wyneth's tears did not cease. Seeing this, Hayden, filled with concern, gently asked, "Is this not what you wanted?"Confused, Wyneth looked up. "What are you talking about? I'm beyond happy he's alive."Hayden smiled, gently wiping her eyes. "Then why are you still crying?""I'm crying because..." Wyneth bit her lower lip, with Hector's words echoing in her mind.She had always been upset, believing her father had not wanted her years ago. But just as she was about to leave, Cindy pulled her aside. "Wyneth," her mother said gently, "your dad did want you. When I divorced him, I had just one demand.""What was it?""I wanted o
Everyone was silent. Just before entering the private dining room, Wyneth blurted out, "Is he really dying?" Hearing this, Andrew's steps halted. Before he could answer, she added, "How long does he have? Why didn't anyone say anything before?"Andrew sighed and turned around. "Is that why you're here?" Wyneth pursed her lips. A wave of uncertainty washed over Andrew. 'This mom and daughter,' he thought, 'they're here because they got it all wrong. Mom is acting differently toward Dad, too. She was all tough before, but now she's gone soft, probably thinks Dad is dying. And Dad? He's just laughing, like he's having a good time with all this mess.' Andrew hesitated, then said, "Let's talk inside." He chose to hold his words for now.Hayden and Wyneth walked into the private dining room. Cindy was passing dishes to Hector. As they entered, every pair of eyes turned their way. A divorced couple and six sons stared at Hayden. Used to the predictable world of leadership, Hayden now ventur
In the end, Wyneth decided to stay. She could see the honesty in Matilda's words and knew she was sincere. Recognizing Matilda as not her birth mother made Wyneth realize she should not hold her to the same expectations. With acceptance, she focused on building her future with Hayden, freeing herself from doubts and reservations.With Wyneth's decision to stay, Matilda's heart swelled with joy and immense honor. Realizing Wyneth's sincere intentions, not merely chasing the Hamilton family's wealth, transformed their relationship. Matilda's newfound warmth toward her was evident. Gifts, once withheld, now freely flowed into Wyneth's room. At auctions, Matilda eagerly bid on items for Wyneth. During jewelry store visits, Matilda generously bought her gifts, swiping her credit card without hesitation, and welcoming her nearly as a daughter.Wyneth received a call from her mother. Even after so many years, her mom, Cindy, was still bossy. "Your father isn't doing well. You should come to
Just at that moment, a knock sounded from outside."Sir, your mother is back," someone said.Hayden could feel the person in his arms stiffen, her body tensed. "Don't worry, I'm right here," he reassured her softly."Your mother heard that Ms. Walford is here. She wants to see her," the voice from outside continued.'Meet me?' Wyneth bit her lower lip lightly. 'Why does she want to see me? To insult me again?'"She hasn't eaten yet. She can meet her after eating," Hayden said, gently turning down the request for Wyneth. Outside, everything fell silent."Won't this offend your mom?" Wyneth's voice filled with concern as she asked.Hayden looked at Wyneth, pausing for a moment before speaking. "I know she's been mean to you," he said. Wyneth's eyes widened in surprise. "I'm sorry." He bent down and lightly kissed her forehead. "You've been treated unfairly." Seeing her blink, he added, "Let's eat first. After that, I'll go with you."Wyneth was a bit nervous, but not as anxious a
Hector was speechless as Cindy mistakenly thought he was ill. Seeing her worried face, he felt the misunderstanding might not be so terrible. He shared a look with Andrew. His eldest son caught on immediately, giving a subtle head shake. Understanding the signal not to mislead Cindy any further, Hector hesitated before gently asking, "Can I see her? Even just a glance?" It had been many years since he last saw his daughter up close, and she had not called him "Dad" in all that time.Cindy, lost in thought, stared at Hector before finally nodding as if admitting defeat. "Fine, I'll call her."Later, Wyneth fell asleep. Upon waking, she found herself on the large bed in Hayden's bedroom. She saw Hayden sitting at the sofa, busy with a computer.Hearing her movement, Hayden immediately got up and walked toward her. "Awake? Thirsty or hungry? Want something to eat first?"Having slept through lunch, Wyneth was hungry, so she nodded. "Sure."After Hayden left to give some instructions,
'He shifts moods so fast,' Wyneth thought as she stared at her unattended ringing phone.Observing her delay, Hayden asked, "What's going on?"In his mind, a thought flickered, 'She seems reluctant to take the call. Perhaps there's tension with her eldest brother?'"He's calling now; must be about him," Wyneth whispered."About your dad?"They had decided to be together, and Wyneth did not hide anything from him. "Yeah, my dad."Hayden did not utter a single word."I don't like him," Wyneth softly said, staring at her ringing phone. "Answer it for me and say I'm asleep," she whispered to Hayden as she cozied up to him. Without a word, Hayden picked up the phone and conveyed the message before ending the call.After ending the call, a curious Hector asked, "Well? Where is she?"Understanding the situation, Andrew said, "She didn't answer the phone; she's asleep."Despite hearing the words, Hector felt something was off. He sighed, "She really doesn't like me.""Don't worry, D
"Trouble recognizing faces? What do you mean?" Hector Spencer asked.Andrew sighed. "Dad, he's Wyneth's ex-husband."Hector's eyes widened in surprise. "He is? No wonder I didn't recognize him. I must've barely seen him before.""Is that what's bothering you?" Andrew asked."What else would it be?" Hector replied, still taken aback.Andrew sighed. His dad, Hector, was good at many things and never stayed mad at people. But there was one funny thing about him: he could never remember faces of people outside their family. "You don't mind?" Andrew asked.Smiling, Hector replied, "Mind what? She's told everyone, so she must be ready. I've never been the dad she favored. If I object now, won't she dislike me even more?"Andrew was left speechless by this. He had not expected Hector to have no objections. "Seems like someone doesn't need your approval."Changing the topic, Hector asked, "What about your mom? Is she back?" He had been living alone for many years.Andrew exhaled. "I t
Everyone rushed to check out Wyneth's Facebook and, sure enough, they saw her admitting to the relationship, along with a freshly taken selfie.At first, Wyneth only wanted to write a post. But after Hayden tasted the joy of going public with their relationship, he suggested taking a wefie for the official announcement. Feeling his excitement, Wyneth agreed. They posted the wefie on Facebook, captioned "Officially Together". Yet, Hayden was not done. He captured another photo, this time holding her hand, eager to share their love with the world.Since Hayden was not a celebrity or idol, he had no fan feelings to fret over. Eager to declare his love, he did not hold back. His photo captured his sharp features and dark, gem-like eyes that shone under the camera lights. The image showcased his palm holding Wyneth's fair, slender hand. Their contrasting hands highlighted his affection, radiating warmly from the photo.After the photo came out, everyone was shocked. This included fans, p