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After the Breakup, the Billionaire Lost Control! Chapter 685
Haley lowered his shirt after applying the ointment and tossed the used cotton swab into the trash. “Done.” Her voice was indifferent, neither warm nor cold. She turned away and silently closed the medicine box. Justin turned to look at her. Their time alone together had been too brief, and he hurriedly spoke, trying to make her stay. “My mother’s funeral is about to take place. Could you… bring Chase and Alex to attend?“Can you wait to leave until after the funeral?” Afraid she would refuse, he quickly added, his gaze filled with quiet pleading. He couldn’t bear to see her leave. He couldn’t bear for her to leave this city. Justin felt like a child without a sense of security, wanting nothing more than to keep Haley by his side. His voice was so pitiful that, for a brief moment, Haley paused. Her eyes met his humble, pleading gaze, and for a split second, she felt a sharp, needle-like pain in her chest. It was so clear and distinct that she couldn
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They all understood that Haley would never bring up Heidi’s funeral on her own. It must have been Justin who spoke to her about it last night. Since Justin had rescued Alex from the kidnappers, everyone’s attitude toward him had subtly shifted. Richard swallowed the food in his mouth and said, “That works. There’s nothing urgent at the base right now anyway. We can stay in Haven State a few more days.” Haley felt deeply relieved by her family’s understanding and support. This kind of security was something only family could provide. Alex remained silent, focusing on his meal. He felt both happy and sad—happy because he could stay in Haven State a little longer and spend more time with Uncle Justin, but sad because Uncle Justin’s mom had died. He must miss his mommy a lot. If it were his own mommy who had died… Alex’s chest tightened. He wouldn’t just cry, he would cry his eyes blind. No. He refused to think about it. His mommy wouldn’t die. She
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It was noon, and the housekeeper had already prepared lunch in advance, just waiting for Haley, Chase, and Alex to return home. With Mrs. Zimmer visiting, Haley didn’t hesitate to invite her to join them for the meal. After Chase and Alex went down for their nap, Haley stayed in the kitchen with Mrs. Zimmer, helping to prepare vegetables for dinner. “Mr. Yates mentioned that you’re staying in Lincourt City for a few more days until the old madam’s funeral is over?” “Yes.” Mrs. Zimmer let out a deep sigh. “Mr. Yates has had a hard life all these years. Since childhood, he was constantly pushed by Mr. Yates Sr. to study. His childhood was nothing like Chase and Alex’s—so carefree and happy. “Every day, aside from school, it was tutoring or private lessons at home. His entire childhood, I never once saw him have time to just play.“When he was ten, Mr. Yates Sr. sent him abroad to study. He didn’t return until he was seventeen. And not long after he came back, his fa
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“That’s why there’s a cat in the villa—the one you saw last time. Its name is Precious. Over time, Mr. Yates gradually got better and stopped trying to end his life.” Haley’s hands stilled as she picked the vegetables. Her gaze lowered, her emotions subtly sinking. “And just like that, he accepted your ‘death,’ and life moved on peacefully. We all thought that was the end of it. But then… you weren’t dead. Not only did you return, but you had also given birth to two children.“He endured so much hardship, but in the end, he finally got a new beginning. And yet, Mr. Yates Sr.…” Mrs. Zimmer sighed heavily. “He was old. It was only a matter of time. But the madam was still so young. She left far too soon.“First, he lost his father as a young man. Now, just past thirty, his mother is gone too. “Other than you, Chase, and Alex, he has no other family left.” “Mrs. Zimmer, I—” “Oh, listen to me. Why am I talking about all this on such a beautiful day?” Having sai
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That evening, Wilfred had a business dinner to attend, and Helen and Zac sent a message saying they wouldn’t be coming home for dinner. Only Evelyn returned. Not long after she arrived, Justin walked in through the front door. In the past, every time he came over, he had to ring the doorbell. But now, after showing up so often, the bodyguards and the Walker family had gotten used to him. They simply let him in. “I’m back.” Justin acted as if he owned the place, making himself at home. “Mr. Yates, you’re back? Dinner will be ready soon—go wash your hands,” Mrs. Zimmer said with a warm smile. Evelyn glanced toward the kitchen, a little surprised to see an extra person at the table, but she didn’t ask any questions. Richard, however, caught a whiff of the food and couldn’t help but praise it. “Mmm, I haven’t even tasted it yet, but it smells amazing.” Then, he turned to Mrs. Zimmer and grinned. “Hey, Mrs. Zimmer, how much does Justin pay you a month? What
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Justin walked over, lifting the delicate lace curtain. Through the soft glow of the night, he saw Haley tilting her head back, drinking red wine. Concern immediately filled his voice. “Don’t drink too much. It’s bad for your health.” “That’s none of your business.” Her words carried the careless defiance of someone slightly tipsy, her tone hazy and unfocused. The words slipped out before she had a chance to think. Only after she spoke did she fully register who was standing in front of her. Her eyes sharpened with caution. “How did you get in?” Justin was briefly stunned but quickly came up with a reply. “I knocked. You let me in.” Had she mistaken him for someone else?Was she so out of it that she let him in without realizing who he was?His gaze drifted to the small table, where an almost-empty bottle of wine sat.“Stop drinking. You’ll get a headache in the morning, and your stomach will hurt when you sleep.”He reached out, intending to take
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Justin’s overseas operations hadn’t fully taken off yet, so using others to do the dirty work was far more effective than taking action himself. “Understood, Mr. Yates!”News of Justin’s actions didn’t go unnoticed. Evelyn’s people picked it up immediately. Someone had the nerve to kidnap her grandson? Even though Alex was rescued unharmed, there was no way she would just pretend it never happened. And so, without coordination or communication, two powerful forces moved in sync, as if by instinct. Richard sat in front of his screen, working non-stop through the night without a wink of sleep. When he realized Justin was digging into the same enemy, he couldn’t help but feel a renewed sense of respect. His impression of Justin quietly shifted again—just a little more admiration. Finally, as dawn broke, he cracked the firewall protecting the Lori Organization’s internal network. This time, the intel and evidence he pulled out were far more important than Keira’s vide
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When Zac got to the hospital, he had the nurse give him a shot, and once he felt better, he brushed the whole thing off and threw himself into work.But by lunchtime, that same wave of nausea hit him again.Frowning, Zac pushed his food away. Just the smell of it made him feel sick, and he only felt slightly better once it was cleared from the room. But then the hunger kicked in loudly, his stomach growling nonstop.He hadn’t eaten breakfast, and now he couldn’t get through lunch either. At this rate, his stomach wouldn’t be the one taking him down—low blood sugar would.Unable to stomach anything from the hospital cafeteria, he had his assistant run to a nearby store and pick up some plain bread and yogurt to get him through. After eating, he popped a stomach pill and thought that would be the end of it.He was wrong.When he got home that evening, the smell of dinner hit him, and he nearly threw up again.Haley noticed right away. Pulling Helen into her room, her expression tu
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Zac jogged off in a hurry, not daring to stick around and witness more of Justin’s embarrassment.Justin, having failed to sneak into Haley’s room, had no choice but to sulk back to the guest room the housekeeper had prepared for him.*The next morning, Haley came downstairs for breakfast. She hadn’t slept well—staying up late to work, only to get riled up by Justin all over again. The dark circles under her eyes were impossible to hide, no matter how much concealer she applied.She stepped into the dining room and spotted Justin already sitting at the table.“Morning, sis!” he chirped.He looked every bit the picture of youthful energy, dressed in a clean athletic tracksuit, his expression bright and full of life. He really did look like a high school senior.Haley took one look at his well-rested, cheerful face and felt an unexplainable surge of irritation rise in her chest.She didn’t say a word. Ignoring him completely, she walked to her seat and sat down. Her gaze swept t
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After dinner, Haley returned to her room to get some work done. There were a few reports she still needed to read through, so she made herself a cup of coffee for a quick energy boost.She had just stepped inside and closed the door when a sudden force hit from behind, pushing through the door and into her back. She stumbled forward, nearly spilling the coffee all over herself.Her brows furrowed in irritation. She turned around—only to see Justin already halfway into her room, the door swinging shut behind him.He froze, looking immediately guilty. “I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to!” he blurted out.His voice carried that youthful warmth, clear and gentle like an 18-year-old boy. His lowered gaze and sheepish expression were tinged with a kind of helpless remorse that made it hard for Haley to stay angry.She stepped back, putting distance between them. Her tone turned cool. “What are you doing in here?”Justin took that as permission to step fully inside and shut the door behind him
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At that moment, Justin furrowed his brows and stared at Haley with confusion, as if trying hard to place her face. After a long pause, his eyes suddenly lit up with excitement. He pointed at Haley and exclaimed, “Sis!”That one word stopped Zac in his tracks. He blinked. Did Justin… just slip into little brother mode?And he wasn’t the only one thrown off. Chase and Alex stood frozen, mouths slightly open. Alex placed a hand on Justin’s forehead, then leaned in to check again.No fever.So why was he calling their mom sister?And now… what were they supposed to call him?Haley's gaze locked on Justin, intense and searching. She scanned him from head to toe, as if looking for a clue—anything to explain this strange behavior. But she found nothing.Justin, noticing her silence, instantly wilted. His lips curled into a small pout. “Is it because I’m useless? Is that why you’re ignoring me, sis?”“Sis?” Haley turned slowly toward Zac, her voice low, suspicious. “What is that abou
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Zac straightened up and wiped the last traces of tears from the corners of his eyes with the back of his hand.“Haley’s fine,” he said. “Just a few minor injuries. You’ve been out for over two weeks. She healed a long time ago. Right now, she’s temporarily managing RC Corporation for you.“She went on a business trip to that island project you were working on. I heard the scenery’s amazing. Chase and Alex went with her.”“Managing?” Justin repeated, his voice faint.“Yeah,” Zac nodded. “She didn’t accept the assets or shares you left her. She’s just acting as president until you wake up and can take over again.”Zac hadn’t originally known all this. He had only overheard Haley explaining it to the family after she agreed to step in. He had been surprised, even though, in hindsight, it made sense. Justin had written up a will before the rescue mission, leaving everything to Haley. It was bold but not unexpected.Justin lowered his gaze, eyes dimming as he quietly muttered, “Temp
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“The building at the heart of the island is a massive wedding chapel,” the staff member explained cheerfully. “The first floor is for the ceremony itself, the second for the banquet. The third floor is reserved for dressing and makeup, and from the fourth floor up, it’s all accommodations. The very top level is the bridal suite.”The more he spoke, the deeper Haley’s frown became. Something wasn’t adding up.“So this is an all-inclusive wedding venue?” she cut in.The man chuckled, shaking his head. “Oh, no, no. This place isn’t open to the public. Mr. Yates built it exclusively for his wife. Just the two of them. One couple. That’s it.”Haley was at a loss for words.Even Alex, the more clueless of the twins, caught on. His eyes sparkled as he tugged at Haley’s hand. “Mommy! Uncle Justin built this place for you! It’s so romantic!”Five years ago—around the time he and Chase were born—their dad had already been planning a wedding for their mom.Suddenly, Alex didn’t feel quit
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At 8 p.m., Haley arrived right on time for Jacob and Miss Scott’s engagement banquet.Up on the stage, under the warm wishes of both families and to the sound of dreamy background music, the soon-to-be-wed couple exchanged rings. They followed it up with a string of romantic clichés about love at first sight. Then, under the applause of the guests, they shared a passionate kiss.Just as Sam had said, Haley didn’t need to do much—just show her face. She had no interest in watching the Yates and Scott families put on this show. The whole thing was clearly a political alliance, a calculated marriage meant to secure control over RC Corporation—the very company she was now temporarily leading.She set down her untouched wine glass, smoothed her gown, and quietly left the venue.The car headed toward Mistletoe Villa. Haley sat in the backseat, eyes distant. Sam was in the front passenger seat. Noticing her exhaustion, he pulled out a tablet from his briefcase and said,“President, t
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Chase and Alex had settled into a daily routine of their own. Every morning, they accompanied Zac to the hospital to visit Justin. In the evenings, they went home together after work.The world kept turning. It didn’t slow down just because Justin had slipped into a coma.At RC Corporation, Haley was also adjusting. With Sam’s steady guidance, she was slowly getting the hang of the job. Day by day, her grasp of the responsibilities sharpened, and her confidence grew.Everything was moving forward.“President,” Sam said, stepping into her office. “Here’s the compensation proposal for the demolition site. It’s part of the land marked for the international project. The plan was finalized under the former president’s direction, and we just got the government’s approval. We need your signature to release the funds so construction can begin.”He handed her the file, efficient and precise as always. Sam never once got her title wrong. He took his role as assistant seriously.Haley glanc
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Haley’s voice was steady and sincere. “It’s true—corporate management and project leadership aren’t my areas of expertise. But from what I understand, RC Corporation is currently working on a major international venture. The overseas partner is Prolux Corporation, based in Merika State.”She paused briefly before continuing. “Prolux Corporation’s CEO is Wilfred—my brother. I also hold shares in Prolux. I believe that makes me a strong bridge between RC Corporation and our international partner, and someone well-positioned to temporarily lead the company.”What?Wilfred was her brother?The shock hit the room like a thunderclap. Whatever doubts they had about her qualifications or lack of experience suddenly evaporated. With a backing like that? No one could ignore it.Compared to her powerful connections, Harry’s passionate speech felt like hot air. All skepticism faded. All except Harry voted in favor.For now, it looked like Haley had secured her position as president—solid a
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After finishing his pitch, Harry looked around the room.“I believe that under my leadership, we can take RC Corporation to even greater heights. I’m not doing this for personal gain,” he added, his voice earnest. “My nephew suffered a terrible accident and is now in a vegetative state. I’m simply stepping in as acting president until he wakes up. When that day comes, I’ll hand everything back to him, no questions asked.”Harry silently remarked, “Wake up? A person in a vegetative state doesn’t just wake up in three to five years.”Once he got his hands on full control, that precious nephew of his would never wake up—at least not while he was in charge.Victory was within reach. Harry curled his lips into a satisfied smile, ready to accept the applause.But no one clapped.Instead, Haley’s voice rang out, calm and clear. “I have a document here. Before his accident, Justin gave specific instructions to his assistant, Sam. Should anything happen to him, all authority—his positio
