A woman in her forties, dressed in a housekeeping uniform, cried as she spoke, "I'll tell you everything! It was Miss Xena who found me and gave me money to sneak into the room and steal the sketches from Madam’s computer..."The helper wanted to describe in detail the appearance of the person who approached her.The principal, after watching the entire video, was so enraged he nearly fainted. How could someone be so malicious? Could anyone simply abuse others because they were not blood-related?He looked at Haley with a hint of pity in his eyes. He too had a daughter. Just the thought of his daughter being subjected to such slander, even in his imagination, made him explode with anger. He wondered how Haley had managed to get through all these years."Punishment! Severe punishment! Our school absolutely does not tolerate students with such moral corruption!"His words caused a commotion throughout the room. Both students and teachers looked at the principal in astonishment. Si
Shane was in a meeting when Dean suddenly walked in and whispered in his ear, "Mr. Ford, Madam has been smeared in trending topics bought by someone. People are now bashing her online."Shane's expression darkened instantly upon hearing this. He raised his hand to interrupt his subordinates who were reporting on their work and said to everyone, "Adjourn the meeting for now. Compile the meeting minutes and leave them on my desk."With that, he left the meeting room without looking back. Dean followed him, continuing, "I found out that the trending topics were bought by people from Joe's side. They claimed that Madam's graduation project plagiarized Xena's, but we still don't have detailed information about the school's stance."Shane’s expression turned cold in an instant as he sneered, "Joe probably has no better use for his money. Go arrange for the trending topics to be removed.""Understood." Dean nodded, about to take action, but Shane stopped him."Wait, there's no rush to re
An interview video was released.In the video, Joe looked deeply distressed, saying, "This child, Haley, we've spoiled her too much. She's always relied on her wit to steal and deceive since she was young. We're too busy to take care of her properly, it's all our fault!"Zoe added, "They say it's hard to be a stepmother. I dare not discipline her either. I never thought she would turn out like this. It was bad enough when she bullied her sister at home, but I never imagined she would stoop so low as to steal her sister's design drafts!"As she spoke, Zoe's eyes turned red, tears streaming down her face.What a heart-wrenching scene.Online public opinion was overwhelmingly against Haley, with comments vilifying her."Disgusting, I never thought someone so beautiful would be a habitual thief!""This kind of person doesn't deserve to be called the school beauty. She's rotten to the core!""What's the use of being beautiful? She's probably had plastic surgery, right?""She's a so
Haley's eyes lit up as she jogged over to Shane.Shane happened to be getting out of the car, and he opened his arms to embrace Haley tightly. Despite the bustling crowd around them, Shane seemed oblivious, focusing solely on holding Haley close.Sensing his unusual mood, Haley tilted her head up, her watery eyes meeting his. "Mr. Ford, what's wrong?""Haley, you still have me," he replied softly. "So don't be upset because of Joe."Haley paused for a moment, then understood his words, feeling a warm surge in her heart. She took Shane's hand, interlacing their fingers, and smiled. "You, I'm not sad. I have you and Mom. You guys are my family."As for Joe, she had long ceased to harbor any hope for him. Without hope, there would be no disappointment.Hearing her words, Shane finally breathed a sigh of relief. "As long as you think that way. Joe is simply unworthy of being your father. Fortunately, you severed ties with him early on. Otherwise, who knows how much you would have suf
The kiss lasted for a long time, so long that Haley felt like the air in her body was slowly being taken away, and she almost could not catch her breath. She pushed Shane's chest with her hand, signaling him to stop. He understood immediately and quickly let her go. However, he did not immediately move away. His hand remained still on her slender waist. Their foreheads touched, noses almost touching, their breaths intertwining."Haley, remember what I told you before? Don't look at me with those eyes while I'm driving, or I won't be able to resist the urge to do something..."Shane murmured softly, his voice low and husky, exuding an indescribable allure. Haley's cheeks flushed, and she pinched his waist. "What nonsense are you talking about!"Shane chuckled softly, his palm rubbing Haley's head before he settled back into his seat and started the car again. After the previous "lesson," Haley dared not stare at Shane anymore, so she silently looked out of the window. Perhaps
Shane did not expect this to be her answer. He suddenly chuckled, his deep black eyes overflowing with tenderness. He reached out and gently tousled Haley's soft, dark hair. "Is that so? It's my honor."No one knew how long he had waited for this moment. At this instant, he felt that everything he had done was worth it. For Haley, he was willing to give his all.Haley felt a bit embarrassed under his intense gaze, her long lashes fluttering as she quickly lowered her head. "Mr. Ford, let's eat quickly, or it will get cold."Seeing Haley's shyness, Shane backed off, toning down his gaze. But his eyes never strayed from her.Outside the dining room, the butler, Bob, watched this scene and could not help but silently sigh. His employer's lovestruck demeanor was quite a sight to behold! Who would have thought that this man, so full of love in his eyes, would have a completely different side in front of others? He seemed like a changed person.With a shake of his head, Bob quietly
The fiercer the online speculation, the higher the heat. In order to tarnish Haley's reputation, Joe spent millions of dollars, hiring many internet trolls. He had to make sure this money was well spent. Otherwise, he would have wasted the opportunity handed to him by the buzz.Haley listened quietly nearby, unable to help but marvel inwardly. Shane truly lived up to his position as the CEO of Ford Corporation, firmly establishing himself in the business world with undoubtedly formidable tactics. She had only heard about how capable Shane was from others before, but today she was witnessing it firsthand.Haley looked at Shane. His facial features were distinct, his eyes sharp, emanating a commanding aura. Yet, Haley did not feel intimidated at all. Instead, she felt like he was radiating light, making it impossible for her to look away.Seeing Haley staring at him, Shane raised an eyebrow curiously and asked, "Is there something on my face?"Haley snapped out of her thoughts, reali
Shane explained, "It's not about bringing down, it's about getting Joe to step down voluntarily."In an instant, Haley suddenly understood, "You mean the shareholders' meeting the day after tomorrow?"Seeing Haley's focused expression, Shane's lips curled slightly. He reached out and gently rubbed Haley's fluffy hair, praising, "Hmm, our Haley is really smart."Haley felt a bit embarrassed by his praise and scratched her head, saying, "You've practically laid the correct answer in front of me. If I still can't guess it right, wouldn't that be a waste of your effort?"Although Shane did not say it, Haley knew better than anyone else that everything he did was for her.She had severed ties with Joe as her father. With JY's performance declining, Joe lacked the ability to lead the company back on track yet was reluctant to give up his position as CEO.In a few days, it would be the shareholders' meeting of JY Group. Joe was probably worried that she would cause trouble and expose h