An unknown feeling of dread compounded Haley's chest the moment that voice came through the phone.Her brother had ordered snipers to kill Liam?“I'll let you have the honor to do it.” Andrew extended the phone to her. “No one harms my Little Sis and go free. Give them the command to eliminate William Nash!”Haley distanced herself from the phone, shaking her head slightly. She didn't want to taint her hands with anyone's blood.Getting rid of Liam would also come with its own repercussions, and her brother was going to pay a hefty price.“There are better ways to make Liam and his parents pay, Brother. Besides, Grandma Lily is a kind old woman. Do you want to break her heart by exterminating her family members?”“Come on, Haley!” Andrew groaned, his smile disappearing. “What better way to make them pay than to kill them the way they wanted to kill you?”“Do you know the stunts I pulled to get you out of that hospital?” He went on, his voice rising, and his rage evident in his eyes.
…She hung up?Hearing the beeping sound from the other end, Liam fought the temptation of slamming his phone on the desk!How dare she hang up on him?Since Haley rejected his call, he now believed that she hadn't been kidnapped from the hospital.But could she move on her own when her body was so weak?“Haven't you retrieved the surveillance footage!?” Liam snapped at the bodyguard standing in front of him. Inside the vast living room, the walls echoed with his voice. The bodyguard stood stiffly. “We went through each security system at the hospital, Mr. Nash. It was as if she vanished from the hospital.”That was strange.At the same time Haley disappeared from the hospital, the surveillance cameras malfunctioned, and that footage was lost. No one admitted to seeing her either. How could she slip away so swiftly. Did she have superpowers to just stand up and leave on her own when she was unconscious?Liam waived a dismissive hand at the bodyguard, sending him away. If they'd t
The maid jumped in shock. “M- Mr. Nash, are you alright? Is the tea not to your liking?”Liam pinned her with a hard glare, putting the cup aside. The scorching heat from the tea scalded his tongue, the bland taste killing his taste buds. “Why didn't you allow it to cool down? And why's it so small?”Apart from that, there was no sugar in it. Haley would usually add a little flavor too to make it taste more like a warm ginger juice. “I'm sorry for this mistake, Mr. Nash.” The maid picked up the tray, her hands shaking. “If you're not feeling well, I can call the Doctor or take you to a hospital.”If Liam preferred seeing the Doctor, would he have asked for the ginger tea?“Get out!” He sent the maid away, his anger towards Haley skyrocketing. If she was around, this mess wouldn't have happened. She would prepare him the tea as fast as lightning, and he wouldn't have to suffer in this way. Burying himself under the blanket, Liam grabbed his phone from the bedside table and dialed
Joye continued, “That's why I've been having second thoughts about reporting it. Andrew Woods was seen dropping the Madam off at IvoryRains Apartment Building. She visited his company and spent hours inside his office, and all the employees at DG Jewelry Corp are having speculation that they are in a relationship.”“One more thing…” Joye went on. “I heard someone kidnapped Madam from the hospital so I looked into it through my private agent. It was Andrew Woods who bribed the hospital staff to sneak her out.”If the assistant had told him this like ten minutes ago, Liam would be shocked. But now, his anger only knew no bounds.So his assumption was correct. Haley was in a relationship with that man, and that was why she wanted to leave him for Andrew Woods!“I will deal with him until his whole family disappears,” Liam said between gritted teeth, his fist shaking. “Andrew Woods will regret ever laying a finger on my wife.”“Mr. Woods, literally destroying Andrew Woods will need a lot
A collaboration from the NK Enterprise?Now Haley didn't see that coming. Why would Liam want a collaboration with her brother's company when they'd just finished fighting over the necklace?“You're pulling my legs.”“See for yourself.” Her brother pushed the laptop forward, and Haley sat on his desk, scrutinizing the email. A detailed collaboration message from the NK Enterprise. Haley didn't have a good feeling about this. “What are you gonna do about it?” She asked Andrew who only laughed softly. “I know what you're thinking, Little Sis.” Andrew leaned forward, his eyes glinting with mischief. “Because I also have a feeling that William Nash is up to something.”Well, anyone with the Woods blood would be difficult to be trifled with. Detecting that something fishy was about to go on was a piece of cake for Haley, talk more of her brother whose intelligence couldn't be underestimated.Did Liam think that he could mess with her family?“I'll turn down the collaboration-”“No!” H
~As the man kissed her forcefully, ravaging her lips mercilessly, Haley's breathing was ragged. Her chest heaving heavily, she struggled to breathe, yet he held her in a firm iron grip, not giving her room to escape. Greatly suffocated, Haley felt as if she wanted to faint. But she couldn't give in to this heartless man who only took pleasure in her misery. She'd be damned to let him have the satisfaction he wanted. Gathering her resolve, Haley pushed him hard against the wall, sending him staggering backward. “William Nash, you shameless unruly man!” Haley shouted, gasping for air. “Don’t you get it? Never bother me again!”He stared at her with shock, probably wondering where she got the strength to push him away. Haley didn't know either. All she knew was her immeasurable anger towards the man. “And for your information, I will never come back to you even if you refuse to grant my wish and sign the divorce!”Liam stood up straight when she said that, veins popping up on his
“Ah, Madam left with him again?” Joye looked displeased. “Mr. Nash, you have to step up your game, otherwise, he might snatch your wife.”“Just go after them before it's too late!” Liam hollered. As Joye scurried away, Liam tossed the document into the lady's hands, who stood beside him.“I'll scan it online and email you the soft copy, Mr. Nash. It's a pleasure collaborating with you.” The secretary lingered. “Mr. Nash, there's something I need to tell you…” she lowered her voice. “Do you know that Young Lady, Haley, spends most of her time in Mr. Woods's office? People say she's his mistress.”“I have a feeling you're also interested in her, Mr. Nash…” she went on. “Too bad, she's a gold-digger and can't benefit a man like you.”A gold-digger?Liam was beginning to think that despite not wanting to believe it. Strangely, when he called her gold-digger, she didn't deny it. Had Haley been fooling him all this time? He needed not to hear those words from the lady whom he didn't eve
Liam furrowed his brows, puzzled. Why was Haley in this area?What was she doing in the babies' section?And where was that damned guy she was hanging around with?“Oh, isn't that Haley?” Leah asked in a shocked voice. “Of course, it's that filthy girl! She's here to cause trouble again,” Vera replied. She grabbed Leah's hand and they walked up to that area. “Aha! I have been looking for you, Haley!” Vera shouted, her loud voice dragging others' attention. “Where’s the money you stole from my bag after pushing me down the stairs!?”The lady who was arguing with Haley turned around. Seeing Vera, a look of recognition flashed in her eyes. “Mrs. Nash, do you perhaps know this Young Lady?”“Why not? She's a wanted criminal who goes around stealing people's things. I bet she's about to steal these clothes, too.” Vera pointed at the baby clothes in Haley's hands. “Haley, you promised to give back “Treasure”, where is it?” Leah said in a pitiful voice. “I've told you that necklace is i