On the day of Evelyn's party, Shane came home from work early, accompanied by Dean and a makeup artist. As soon as Dean saw Haley, he immediately handed over a box to her. "Madam, this is a formal evening gown specially tailored for you by Mr. Ford. We've enlisted the help of the top international designer."Haley glanced at Shane in surprise. "You had this made for me?"Shane reached out to ruffle her furry little head, lightly nodding with a smile. "Yes, go try it on quickly and see if it fits."Haley nodded and went upstairs with the gift box. The evening gown prepared by Shane was black, with delicate golden sequins embellishing the fabric. The design on the chest was conservative, but it had a waistband design that accentuated her curves perfectly. The gown had a slit design, revealing her fair and slender legs as she walked, sparking imagination.Haley never expected Shane to choose such a gown for her. She usually dressed modestly, mostly in casual clothes, and even when s
When he first saw this gown, he immediately guessed it would suit Haley. However, he did not expect that, once she put it on, it would be so stunning.As Haley approached, Shane's gaze fell on her slender, straight legs, his eyes darkening. Seeing Shane staring at her intently, Haley's cheeks flushed pink once again. Standing in front of Shane, she spoke up, "Mr. Ford, do I look good?"Shane grabbed her fair wrist, then took another step forward, wrapping his arms around her slender, soft waist, and murmured softly, "Hmm." Good.Even better than he had imagined.Watching Haley change into the gown he personally selected, Shane felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction. It was as if he had returned to his childhood when almost all of Haley's clothes were handpicked by him. But somehow, it felt different this time.Back then, he was taking care of his younger sister, but now he's taking care of his wife. It was a completely different experience. But regardless of which it was,
Haley went back to check the mirror and was surprised to find that the lipstick she had just applied had been completely consumed by Shane. She felt torn between anger and annoyance for a moment. Giving Shane a stern look, she retrieved her lipstick, intending to reapply it. However, Shane abruptly seized her hand and returned the lipstick, remarking, "Don't bother, you look good as you are.""But how can I not?" Haley countered. "This gown is all about being sexy, and not wearing lipstick would make the makeup look a bit dull."Shane did not understand makeup. For him, whether or not to wear lipstick made no difference at all. He just said what he thought, which earned him a disdainful eye-roll from his darling wife."You're such a typical guy, of course, you wouldn't get it."Shane awkwardly rubbed his nose and persisted, "Letting you wear this gown is already pushing my limits, so no lipstick."Haley paused for a moment, curious, "Why don't you want me to wear lipstick?""If
Haley originally just wanted Shane to tone it down a bit, but she did not expect him to actually apologize.Feeling a tad guilty all of a sudden, she fluttered her long lashes and murmured, "Hmm, just be more mindful next time."And with that, she wriggled out of Shane's embrace like a slippery fish and headed towards the door.Shane did not catch on at all. At that moment, her lips were subtly upturned, suggesting she was in quite a good mood.Shaking his head in resignation, Shane trailed after her.Dean sat in the car, watching as Haley stepped out of the villa in her evening gown. There was a flicker of surprise in his eyes.This gown had been designed by one of the most renowned international designers, whom he had personally reached out to. So, he had seen the design sketches and the finished product even before Shane did.Back then, he already found the gown beautiful, but now, seeing Haley wearing it, he felt even more confident in his eye for beauty.Haley was simply m
Shane could not resist smiling as he tried to guess what Haley was thinking. Leaning in, he whispered, "You know, as husband and wife, we have this special bond. It's like I can read your mind in a heartbeat."Haley was not buying it. "Then why can't I do the same with you?"Taking Haley's delicate hand, Shane placed it over his heart. His lips curved slightly as he explained, "Maybe it's about feeling it with the heart. So, Haley, to understand my thoughts, you have to reciprocate genuinely with your own."Haley could not help but find Shane's mix of humor and seriousness amusing. Who would have thought that the seemingly reserved CEO had this side to him? If his admirers saw this, they would be stunned, wouldn't they?Seeing Haley finally smile, Shane's deep eyes softened with tenderness. "Now, can you tell me what you were thinking just now?"Haley pursed her lips and admitted, "This gown is too sexy, it's a style I've never tried before, so I'm a bit nervous."Shane was taken
He always understood that Haley would put up a strong front for everyone, but deep down, she was more fragile than anyone realized. He hoped she could embrace the spirited and playful nature she had as a child, rather than burying it beneath a facade of obedience and maturity. It brought him joy to see Haley open up and show her true self around him, a sign of the trust she had in him.**At the Cloud Court Hotel, Evelyn warmly welcomed every guest attending the birthday party, her face lit up with a radiant smile. Evelyn felt immensely satisfied as people extended their birthday wishes to her.Stella stood beside her, her graceful presence earning her much admiration. Some subtly inquired about Stella's marital status.Although Stella was not directly related to the Ford family by blood, everyone in the circle knew she had been raised by them for years. Unfortunately, with no daughters in the Ford family, considering Stella was not a bad choice. Leveraging this opportunity to conn
With her reminder, Joe instantly snapped out of it, suppressing the resentment in his heart."How could that be? This was personally entrusted to me by your family's James. He insisted I must come, saying we're practically family now. Why bother getting hung up on these trivial matters?"He emphasized "practically family" deliberately, ensuring everyone present caught wind of it. Some cast suggestive glances at Xena, teasing, "Looks like James is about to tie the knot with Xena!"Before Evelyn could speak, Joe interjected with a cheerful smile, "It's too early for that!"With that sentence, all the guests present became more convinced that James and Xena were indeed going to wed. They congratulated them with smiles."Joe, Evelyn, when the wedding is confirmed in the future, remember to invite us to share in the joy!"Joe graciously accepted each invitation, his satisfaction evident.Evelyn was grinding her teeth, almost itching to give Joe a slap. He must be doing this on purp
Shane seemed to sense her emotions, tightly holding her hand and gently caressing the back of it with his thumb, silently comforting her.Haley met his gaze, and inexplicably felt much more relaxed, a hint of a charming smile appearing on her lips.Suddenly, someone in the crowd recognized Haley's identity and could not help but exclaim, "Isn't she the one who was abandoned by James? How dare she show her face here!"Upon hearing this, Shane's dark gaze coldly swept towards the speaker, his eyes sharp as blades.The speaker was immediately startled and awkwardly shut her mouth, taking several steps back.Watching the person retreat in fear, Shane could not help but chuckle.In full view of everyone, he reached out and pulled Haley's slender and delicate waist, pulling her into his embrace."Let me introduce you to my wife, Haley. From here on out, show her some respect when you talk. You all should be familiar with how I handle things. If I catch wind of any disrespect towards h