Joe's arrival sounded the alarm for her. This matter needed to be expedited, or else if 'JY' was ruined by Joe, it would be too late for everything."Do you need my help?" Shane asked.Haley gently shook her head. "I prefer to handle this matter personally."Seeing Shane's regretful expression, Haley felt grateful so she kissed his face. She reassured him, "If I encounter something I can't handle, I'll definitely come to you for help first."She did not want to rely too much on Shane, especially when it came to matters regarding her mother. She wanted to handle everything herself.Meeting Haley's clear, bright eyes, Shane felt his heart melt. Without considering anything else, he nodded in agreement.After making the decision, Haley prepared to visit the lawyer responsible for handling her mother's will the next day. The last time she saw Lawyer Cruz was five years ago when her mother passed away.She had a good impression of Lawyer Cruz, remembering him as serious, upright, and
Haley only took a few bites of breakfast before hurriedly leaving. The butler wanted to say a few words. But before he could, the car had already sped away, leaving behind a trail of exhaust fumes. Bob, the butler, sighed helplessly as he watched the car gradually disappear into the distance. "These young people nowadays, they really don't know how to take care of their bodies. They can even make do with breakfast. In another few decades, even getting a meal will be difficult," Bob thought to himself.Meanwhile, inside the car, Haley felt a tickle in her nose and could not help but sneeze. She rubbed her nose and instructed the driver to switch off the air conditioning. The driver quickly complied.The car soon arrived at an ordinary residential complex, and Haley went straight to the sixth floor according to the address provided by Lawyer Cruz. The door was opened by a kind-looking woman with a slightly plump figure.Seeing Haley, the woman paused for a moment, then greeted her
Haley shook her head gently. "I'm worried that my dad and my stepmother might have their eyes on this money, so I want to get it sooner rather than later, just to avoid any potential trouble."Just the thought of Zoe going to such lengths to obtain this inheritance, even resorting to getting engaged to a stranger, sent shivers down her spine. Mr. Cruz, the family lawyer, had also heard about the Carter family's affairs and could not help but express his indignation. "They are simply heartless. They owe everything they have to Yvonne, and instead of treating you well, they're constantly scheming against you."Haley quietly organized the documents and smiled at Mr. Cruz. "Mr. Cruz, it's all in the past. I won't let anyone manipulate me again."After sorting out the documents, she suddenly remembered something and asked, "Mr. Cruz, I remember my mom's will included a 15% stake in JY Group. Why isn't it in the documents?"Mr. Cruz was taken aback. "Wasn't the shares already transferr
After pondering for a moment, the lawyer spoke with a grave tone, "Unless you can find substantial evidence to prove that you were deceived and not acting voluntarily, it might be difficult to retrieve this money."Haley also understood that someone as cautious as Joe would not easily leave behind any evidence that could be used against him. Finding proof would likely be challenging.Seeing Haley's distressed expression, the lawyer could not help but feel a pang of heartache. Yvonne had been kind to him and his wife in the past. They owed their current status to her. He could not stand by and watch her daughter be mistreated like this."So," he continued, "I'll inquire with some friends in the legal circle to see if there's any room to maneuver in this matter."A warm feeling washed over Haley upon hearing this, and she quickly expressed her gratitude.After leaving the lawyer's house, Haley instructed the driver to head straight to the Carter residence. The driver hesitated for a
"Didn't you sign this yourself? I'm your father, it's only natural for you to transfer the shares to me!" Joe exclaimed."How come I don't remember signing this agreement? Back then, you said I was underage and the company needed someone to manage it, so you'd temporarily exercise my shareholder rights!" Haley retorted with a laugh.Joe persisted, "You must have been drunk at the time, so you got confused. It's always been about transferring the shares!"Haley chuckled at his disgusting demeanor. "I was hospitalized at the time, and I never drank a drop before I turned eighteen!"Avoiding Haley's eyes, Joe muttered, "Even if I intentionally made you sign it, so what? JY was originally founded by your mother and me. What's wrong with transferring the shares to me? Haley, have you caused enough trouble?"Mocking him, Haley smirked, "Me causing trouble? I'm just seeking justice for my deceased mother!"After a moment of silence, she continued, "Joe, that document was tampered with b
Before today, Joe had never regarded Haley as his daughter. In his mind, his daughter was someone like Xena, who would lean on him, sweet-talk him, care for him, and always think of him. But Haley carried too much of Yvonne's shadow. She looked too much like Yvonne, especially those eyes and brows, as if she had been carved from the same mold. Every time he saw Haley, he would think of Yvonne's business acumen and her strong and cold demeanor. It was a kind of deep-seated inferiority and fear from the soul. So, he simply did not like Haley. But he forgot, when pushed too far, there would be a backlash. Haley had been suppressed for too long. Any last trace of affection she had for him had been killed by him, which led to the situation today. Joe gritted his teeth and softened his tone, "Haley, your mother is watching us from heaven. She wouldn't want to see us, father and daughter, come to this point. Be obedient, give me the property deed." He regretted deeply at this moment.
But now it seemed he had been too lenient, allowing Joe to become too arrogant and forget his own identity. Reluctant as Joe was, he had no choice but to yield to Shane's threat. He could only grit his teeth and say, "Haley, I went too far just now. I'm sorry!" Haley stepped forward, looking down at Joe. "What did you mean just now? What do you mean I'm your shame?" Joe's eyes flickered, his mouth shut tight, afraid to utter a word. At that moment, Zoe's voice, full of hatred and satisfaction, interjected, "You want to know why? It's because your mother was just a woman ridden by countless men..." "Shut up!" Joe roared, interrupting Zoe. Meeting his furious gaze, Zoe was taken aback and quickly fell silent. Haley's heart sank, and she signaled to her driver behind her, "Since your mouth stinks so much, let's get rid of it." The driver understood her meaning and immediately stepped forward, delivering several hard slaps to Zoe. Zoe widened her eyes in terror, shaking her
As soon as she stepped out of the Carter residence's gate, Haley felt like all her strength had drained away. Her legs went weak, and she almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, Shane was quick to react, promptly catching her waist and pulling her into his arms."Haley, are you okay?" Shane asked with concern, noticing Haley's pale face and the pain and helplessness in her eyes.But in response to Shane's inquiry, she shook her head slowly and said, "I'm fine, Mr. Ford, what are you doing here?"Seeing her trying to appear strong despite her obvious distress, Shane felt even more heartache. Haley was always like this, accustomed to bearing all the grievances herself, no matter how heavy they were.He sighed helplessly and said softly, "The driver messaged me, saying you weren't feeling well emotionally, so I rushed over. Thankfully, I made it in time." His tone carried a palpable sense of relief.When he entered the Carter residence, he saw Joe with bloodshot eyes and he was about