Haley jolted, her eyes darting around the wide place for the source of the voice.It sounded familiar,Like Daryl's voice. Why would he be here, by the way?Was she imagining things?“Boo!” Behind her, he exclaimed.Haley jumped in shock, letting out a tiny scream. “Ah, you!”“Surprised, huh?” Daryl winked at her.No! Haley was flabbergasted!The elder brother had become a nightmare and the younger one was about to give her a heart attack.What did she do wrong to deserve this karma?Composing herself, Haley spoke in a normal tone. “I thought you were supposed to be in your new office, instead of doing hide and seek here and scaring the employees.”“The ceremony is over.” Daryl smiled. “The celebration remains.”“Huh?”“I've been waiting for you, Haley.”In this parking lot?Haley only told him that she'd think about it. Besides, she hadn't agreed to go out with him yet.“Shall we?” Daryl held his car's door open, inviting her inside.Well, what choice did Haley have?She was looki
Camille alighted from the car with the help of her bodyguard. Holding her huge bump, she hurried towards Haley, her eyes shining with happiness. “Finally, you came.”“Unfortunately, we can't get in.” Haley smiled, hugging her. “I'm about to leave.”“Hell! Who dared stop you from entering!?” Camille's happiness gave way to anger immediately. She stomped towards the security man, lashing out. “You see these faces? Never keep them waiting at the door again, or you'll say bye-bye to your job.”“Noted, Mrs. Woods. Please forgive my misconduct.”Camille nodded and returned to where Haley stood. “Done. Now let's go in.”She hooked her arm around Haley's, leading her inside the beauty parlor.However, Haley sensed something wrong when Lana didn't follow them inside.Glancing back, she found the maid staring with a ghastly expression.“Are you alright?”“Mrs. Nash, Th-This…” Lana stuttered. “She’s Camille Woods, Andrew Woods' wife, and the first heiress of the Smiths Family!”Oh!Now Haley u
…At The Nash Villa.Sitting on the living room couch with a phone pressed to his ear, Liam's shoulders were stiff, the atmosphere tense. In an effort to not make the lawyer suspect anything, he lowered his voice to a calm murmur despite the anger bubbling in his veins right now.“So you mean that you need new ones, Mr. Nash?” Asked the lawyer through the phone.Liam nodded. “Mm.”“Well, may I ask what happened to the previous ones?” Still, the lawyer probed. A question Liam dreaded. “I misplaced it.”“Ha! Mr. Nash. I don't believe you to be a careless person. Is it, perhaps, an issue on Mrs. Nash's side?”The lawyer had a mission;To push Liam to the wall and cut his last string of patience.Wouldn't Liam lose face if he admitted Haley wanted nothing to do with the Separation Agreement?“Just make me new ones,” Liam ordered, not making an effort to sound calm this time around. “And don't let Grandma Lily know about it!”He hung up before the meddling lawyer could think of throwing
…Inside The Five-Star Restaurant.Haley's eyes wandered around the vast place. Chandeliers, candlelights, and the dizzying yet calming scents coming from the candles. Was this the most appropriate place for a friends hang out?Weird!“I hope this is the last surprise.” Haley sat on the chair Daryl drew out for her. “Can't wait to go home.”In the name of celebrating his achievement, he'd done nothing but doll her up the whole day.After picking her up from the beauty parlor, they went to a fashion boutique and shopped for some clothes.That was where he convinced her to change into this blue dress. Now he brought her here.If they hadn't been just friends, Haley would mistake this for a date.“Relax… the night is still young,” Daryl said in response to her question. Haley sighed, rethinking her approval of hanging out with him.Seriously, she was worn out for the day.She hadn't even gotten over the drama at the beauty parlor yet. Again,The restaurant staff came inside the priva
“Well, well, well…” the footsteps approached, and the dark voice sounded right behind them. Circling the spot they stood, Liam appeared before them, his gaze steady and stern. “Let me guess. This isn't your first date.”A date?Was he crazy?“Andrew Woods isn't enough, right?” Liam chuckled, giving her a condescending look. “How many times have you cheated with my brother, Haley?”“You!” Haley curled her fingers into her ball, holding them back from flying to the man's face.What was he talking about? A date with Daryl?Was his brain twisted?How did Liam even get here?Had he been following them secretly?“William Nash, listen to yourself. Daryl is your own brother.”Of course, he loved accusing her of cheating with other men.But wasn't Liam going overboard?“Just shut up. Do you think I don't know what's happening between you two? So this is why you want a divorce.”To marry his brother. Did he know what he was saying?First of all, it was Andrew, and now, it was his brother.On
Where she belonged?It couldn't be that damned place he called his home, right?No!No way!The dread alone, added to the intense ache in Haley's stomach, was enough to drag her into unconsciousness.And when she opened her eyes, something bizarre happened.Where was the ache in her stomach?Why was she in this familiar bedroom? For a few seconds, Haley couldn't recall how she got here.She sat on the king-sized bed, hugging her supposedly aching abdomen which seemed all normal now. That was weird.She checked out the dress she was wearing… Still the same blue dress Daryl bought for her. Then her eyes scanned the enormous bedroom. At the sight of no one, Haley let out a relieved sigh. Damn. That crazy man.Thank goodness he wasn't on the bed with her. Where was he by the way?And what time was it?The clock on the bedside table read midnight and Haley shuddered.How was she going to escape at this time of the night?But she couldn't remain here.She couldn't wait until morning fo
As if propelled by an invisible force, Haley's feet changed directions, transporting her to the place.The more she approached, the lighter her heart,And the wider the sudden awe gleaming in her chest.Who did this to her garden?Haley planted her palms on the glass walls, peering inside. Not only was it groomed, fashioned, and decorated, it was also illuminated with artificial lights that would keep the plants alive at night.Whose job was this?Lana was bad at gardening, she wouldn't pull this stunt even if she took a crash course in decorating and gardening.To have a proper view, Haley pushed the glass door open and wandered inside. The fruits were robust and the vegetables were glowing. She squatted to touch one of the bouncy red tomatoes, when-“You like it?”Liam's voice jolted her yet again.The energy to scream departed her, rendering her body weak, immobilized by the shock. Haley sighed.Maybe Liam's intention for bringing her here was to give her a heart attack.She ro
Great!Just great!Why hadn't she seen this coming?Was this supposed to be a surprise for her?Clearly, Liam wanted to show her something and it was now in front of her.Why else would he agree she come to this guestroom?The sight of Leah lying on the huge bed, dressed so provocatively in what she termed as nightwear, awoken Haley's irritation. She scoffed and turned to leave,Then-“Ahhh! You again!” Haley crashed into the man leaning by the door frame, watching her intently. On his lips was an almost invisible smile. “Would you prefer the master bedroom instead?”Scumbag!Stupid!Bottling in her rage, Haley pushed him out of her way. “William Nash, what exactly do you want from me?”“Spend the night.”Haley narrowed her eyes. She wasn't gonna buy that. “Say it now before I leave. I no longer care about those dogs!”The resolve in Haley's voice scared even her. She couldn't overpower those dogs, but she was more concerned with leaving. How could she sleep here when Liam's mi