Haley didn't notice that after they left, two people came out from the railing upstairs.One of them was impeccably dressed in a suit, wearing a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, and meticulously groomed from head to toe.The second person was dressed in a casual white outfit, the zipper halfway down the front, exposing finely sculpted collarbones, exuding a laid-back vibe.Henry, dressed in a white casual outfit, leaned his arm on Zac Fisher's shoulder, with a smile on his lips: "I was worried before that our little Haley would be bullied, but now it seems that Shane didn't misjudge her."However, their little Haley seemed quite alert.They were originally just sneaking a peek from the shadows, but they almost got caught unexpectedly.However, Haley probably wouldn't remember who they were by now.After all, over the years, Shane had ordered that none of them were allowed to appear in front of Haley.They dared not disobey Shane's orders.After all, when he got ruthless, he wouldn
He was seething with anger, wishing he could smash the phone. He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down, and continued typing on his phone.【You've worn the title of future Mrs. Ford for years, and now you're asking me for money? Dream on! I'm warning you, I'll go to my grandmother tomorrow and call off this engagement. Even if I do end up marrying you, I won't give you a second glance.】Haley continued to reply: 【Calling off the engagement works for me, but you owe me money. Ten million, not a penny less. Otherwise, your beloved woman can only ever be a mistress for the rest of her life.】James could hardly believe that these words were coming from the usually gentle Haley. In the past, whenever he showed a slightly firm attitude, Haley would always accommodate him. He subconsciously thought that this time Haley would also compromise.After all, she was now struggling in the Carter family, and without the support of the Ford family, she would probably have been kicked ou
The butler was highly efficient, and he hired only professional private investigators. So, it took only a day for Haley to receive some of James's "evidence of wrongdoing." After reviewing this information, she realized that James had been involved with Xena as early as five years ago.Back then, Xena had still been in high school, right? Haley clicked her tongue lightly, a hint of sarcasm tugging at the corners of her lips. No wonder James said she was dull and conservative; turned out, he had more “important matters” to attend to, huh? However, Xena did have some skill, to make James so devoted to her. From five years ago until just a few days ago, they maintained a frequency of booking a hotel room 3 to 4 times a month. The most excessive was in the first year, when Xena was 17 years old; the frequency was particularly high, with almost 3 to 5 times per week. The highest record was even seven times a week.Haley propped up her chin, carefully pondering for a moment, as memor
Once you're in there, no one cared how noble your status was, only how hard your fists were."Well...," Haley tapped her fingertips lightly on the table, lost in thought.Seeing her lowered gaze and unreadable expression, the butler couldn't help but ask, "Madam, did someone steal your belongings?"Haley chuckled coldly and pointed to the Rose Manor, saying, "This estate is an inheritance from my mother, yet now it's been gifted to Xena by James. Tell me, does that not qualify as theft?"She had lent that Rose Manor to James, never expecting he would turn around and gift it to Xena.Five years ago, their relationship hadn't yet soured. James claimed he liked her Rose Manor and wanted to take some friends there for a few days.At the time, she hadn't thought much of it and had handed him the keys directly. She was still deeply immersed in the grief of losing her mother, quickly forgetting the incident.If she hadn't seen it today and felt oddly familiar, she probably wouldn't hav
The butler looked at Shane's cold and stern face, hesitating for a moment. He lowered his voice and asked, "Mr. Ford, do you mean to…""Reorganize a more detailed set of documents and send them to my email. Have them ready by tomorrow afternoon.""Yes, I'll do it right away."The butler nodded in agreement and left the living room. It seemed that this time Mr. Ford was truly angered. However, James had brought it upon himself. He had persistently pursued this marriage in the first place, and now, he was denying it and committing such foolish acts. He had truly disgraced the Ford family.After the butler left, only Haley and Shane remained in the living room. Haley stood up, walked in front of Shane, and looked up at him. "Mr. Ford, will you really stand up for me?"Meeting her clear and sincere eyes, all the sternness in Shane's gaze dissipated, and his expression softened. He lowered his head, looking at the girl who stood only up to his shoulder, her face filled with surprise.
His tone was firm, and he deliberately emphasized the two words "any harm" when speaking.He couldn't express his feelings immediately, fearing it might scare her off. Still, it didn't stop him from using his identity as a husband to assure her that she had never been alone.At least from now on, he would protect her.No one could touch her, as long as he was around.This was the first time Haley had been decisively chosen by someone. It was also the first time she realized that perhaps she wasn't so alone after all.At least in this world, there was someone willing to protect her.Haley's eyes suddenly welled up with tears, uncontrollably streaming down her cheeks.She instinctively reached to wipe them away, not wanting to embarrass herself in front of Shane. However, the more she wiped, the more tears flowed."Mr. Ford, why are you so good to me?" Haley was deeply moved. Initially, she felt that getting married was too impulsive and unsettling. But now, she realized she had
The next afternoon, the butler complied with Shane's request and compiled a detailed report.When Haley saw the thick stack of documents handed over by the butler, she couldn't help but be surprised. "So many?""Yes, over the years, James and Xena have been quite conspicuous, leaving behind a lot of evidence."James had never restrained himself. Over the years, whether attending formal dinners or various parties, he would definitely bring Xena along. So, even though Xena was just an illegitimate daughter, she could still stand firm in the social circles of Jasper City's elite.Moreover, Xena was very adept at socializing, appearing gentle and kind on the surface, and had made quite a few friends in the circle.Haley took the documents and quickly flipped through a few pages. Her attention was soon drawn to a hospital diagnosis certificate. "Xena underwent an abortion surgery?"Continuing to flip through, she discovered that over the years, Xena had not only undergone abortion sur
When Haley looked up, she met his gaze and a smile lit up her eyes. "Mr. Ford, you're back? Why did you finish work so early today?""Mmm." Shane approached her, the corner of his lips barely lifting. "The company wasn't busy today, so I came back early.""Mr. Ford, are you thirsty? Let me pour you a glass of water." Haley stood up from the sofa, preparing to head towards the kitchen.But just as she took a couple of steps, her wrist was grabbed by his broad and warm palm. "No need, I'm not thirsty."Haley felt her wrist being warmed by his touch and quickly withdrew her hand, a faint blush spreading across her cheeks. With his palm left empty, Shane regretfully retracted his hand, looking puzzled as he glanced at the messy coffee table."What are you all doing?" The butler immediately explained, "Mr. Ford, I've printed out all the information you asked me to investigate. It's all here."Shane nodded and flipped open the file for a quick glance. The chill in his eyes was nearly