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
People outside said that Mr. Ford was cold-hearted, distant, and ruthless in business. However, in front of her, he was always so gentle and caring. Come to think of it, he had never shown any temper in front of her, but instead had been guiding her step by step, helping her overcome feelings of inferiority and nervousness.Shane tapped gently on Haley's smooth and full forehead. "Silly girl, do we need to thank each other?"Haley's eyebrows curved as she coquettishly replied, "Of course not, but I'm just used to it."Mr. Ford's lips slightly curled, his tone laden with meaning. "If you really want to express gratitude, there are other ways."It took Haley a while to realize the meaning behind his words and her cheeks flushed. She quickly pushed Mr. Ford away, wrapping herself tightly in the blanket, leaving only a small head visible. "You're dreaming if you think you can take advantage of me!"Listening to the uninhibited banter between the two, Dean looked speechlessly at th
Haley tilted her head to look at him, lips curling slightly. "Really? How beautiful?"Shane lowered his head, resting against Haley's forehead. His voice was deep and husky, carrying an indescribable magnetism. "Beautiful enough that I can't bear to let you go. If it weren't for today's important matters, I promise you wouldn't be getting out of bed."This guy always had such suggestive talk at the ready. Haley's cheeks flushed uncontrollably.Perhaps Shane's gaze was too intense, as if he wanted to melt her. She dared not meet his eyes, fearing she could not hold back either.She tiptoed, leaning in to lightly kiss Shane's lips. It was delicate, with a hint of softness and moisture, tickling Shane's heart like a feather gently scratching him. It was ticklish and tingly.He cleared his throat, using all his strength to resist the urge to deepen the kiss. Just then, there was a knock on the door.The butler urged from outside, "Sir, Madam, breakfast is ready, and Lawyer Cruz has a
Years ago, Lawyer Cruz rose to fame with a high-profile murder case, becoming a legend in the legal world. However, later on, he shifted his focus to corporate law and was not as aggressive as before. What exactly transpired in between, Haley did not know. But she believed that Lawyer Cruz had always been an ambitious individual. Lawyer Cruz smiled but said nothing, though his eyes conveyed an indescribable weariness.In the JY conference room, Joe gathered all the shareholders for the shareholders' meeting. The online controversy had escalated significantly, and all the shareholders were tacitly aware, eager to hear what Joe had to say.As the meeting began, Joe put on a sorrowful expression and bowed in front of all the shareholders. "I'm truly sorry to all the shareholders!" Many shareholders were puzzled and started with pleasantries, "Mr. Carter, what are you talking about? This matter really isn't your fault."With Haley's plagiarism scandal trending at the top of search