Chapter 252

The legal team hired by the Ford Corporation was among the top in the country, hardly ever tasting defeat.

Joe's face turned gray, as if he aged a dozen years in an instant, exuding an air of desolation. He finally realized that Haley was determined to sever ties with him, perhaps with the influence of Shane. Once Shane got involved, there would be no turning back from this situation.

With a heavy heart, he sighed deeply and walked away, dragging his feet. "Let's go. If Haley thinks she'll be better off without me as her father, then I'll see if she comes crawling back to me if Shane ever abandons her without her family's support."

With these harsh words, Joe left the villa with his wife and daughter. Joe still owned another villa. It was not in a prime location and not very spacious, but at least it was a place to stay. The sudden turn of events meant the villa was left untouched, covered in dust as they stepped inside.

Xena choked on the dust, coughing heavily and glancing ar