Haley nodded in satisfaction. "In that case, let's officially start the meeting. Next..."The meeting proceeded smoothly. Although there were a few board members who attempted to interrupt Haley while she was speaking, trying to challenge her authority and assert dominance. However, Haley remained unruffled and managed to silence them all with her confident responses. Eventually, no one dared to speak up again.After the meeting, Haley headed to the HR department to instruct them to clear out Joe's belongings from the office, as she intended to use that space. The HR director hesitated upon hearing this. "Miss Haley, isn't this inappropriate? After all, Mr. Carter hasn't been convicted yet. What if it's all just a misunderstanding?""What, I can't use an office?" Haley crossed her arms, her gaze piercing.Caught under Haley's scrutiny, the HR director, a woman in her thirties dressed in a black professional suit and pencil skirt with immaculate makeup, appeared composed yet sli
Sue exchanged a smile with the HR director and said to Haley, "Thank you, Miss Haley. I will definitely work hard and not let you down." "There are many things in the company that I'm not familiar with. How about you show me around the company?" This was Haley's first time taking over the company, so getting familiar with the environment was crucial. Sue immediately smiled and replied, "Sure, Miss Haley, follow me." Haley got up and followed Sue out of the CEO's office. As they walked, Sue introduced Haley to each department, stopping to visit each one. Haley's presence immediately attracted everyone's attention, but the employees only dared to watch silently from the sidelines, not daring to even breathe loudly. Although Haley appeared young, she was still their superior. Any misstep could spell disaster for them. As Haley walked away, she heard a commotion and whispers behind her. "Hey, did you see that? Miss Haley is so beautiful, she's like a goddess!" "She's not just
Haley tilted her head towards her, a faint smile playing at the corners of her lips. "I'm not angry, but if I hadn't come here today, I wouldn't have known that this is the image I have in the minds of the employees."Sue's smile froze, standing awkwardly in place, unsure of what to do next.She had originally thought that Haley, being young and lacking experience in managing a company, would be easy to handle. However, she was surprised to see a cold and commanding aura emanating from Haley, reminiscent of someone in a position of power.Especially those almond-shaped eyes, smiling but devoid of warmth, sending shivers down Sue's spine involuntarily.Despite having seen many big scenes before, Sue could not help but shiver involuntarily. She cleared her throat, intentionally knocking on the door and shouting inside, "Anyone gossiping in here, get out now."As soon as she spoke, the laughter in the restroom instantly ceased.Everyone looked towards the door in fear, their eyes wi
The news of Haley becoming the new CEO of JY quickly spread throughout Jasper City. For a while, Haley became the focus of attention. Some people thought Haley was extraordinary, able to ascend to the position of JY CEO at such a young age, perhaps JY would soon turn the corner.But most people were not optimistic, believing that a woman like Haley lacked the ability to manage the company. And how could she be a good person if she sent her own father to the police station? The news was everywhere, and Xena saw it the next morning. Last night, after coming back from Violet Grove, James was furious with her. Evelyn also blamed her for being incompetent and causing trouble. She sarcastically remarked that Xena was not fit to be the Ford family's daughter-in-law and did not meet James's standards.Xena was so angry she almost spat blood. Ever since she got married to James, she had been diligent and tried her best to please Evelyn. For a while, Evelyn did indeed soften her attitude t
"Mom, don't worry too much. We haven't clarified whether Dad really committed a crime yet. Maybe it's all a setup by Haley." Zoe did not respond. She knew the truth better than Xena. Over the years, what Joe did was far more than just tax evasion. She squeezed Xena's hand firmly and suggested, "Xena, why don't you go talk to James? He's from the Ford family. He must have a way." Xena was taken aback, remembering James's cold attitude towards her. Tears welled up in her eyes. "Mom, it's not that I don't want to seek his help, but James doesn't want to have anything to do with me anymore. It's like he's changed since we got married." Zoe's expression darkened, unable to resist a sarcastic remark. "Indeed, men are all the same. They don't know how to appreciate what they have." Xena threw herself into her mother's arms, sobbing softly. "Mom, what should we do now? Dad's not here, and the company has been taken over by that wretched Haley. Can you really accept this?" Zoe gritt
The two walked hand in hand. They were a perfect match with their outstanding looks that stood out even in a crowd, catching everyone's attention. The salesperson was growing impatient as Xena took a long time to pay. Seeing the exquisitely dressed and remarkable demeanor of Shane and Haley at this moment, the salesperson immediately greeted them warmly."Welcome! Please come in and have a look. Our store features the latest fashion trends, which perfectly complement your style." Shane glanced at Haley with warmth in his deep eyes. "Want to take a look?" "Sure." After not seeing each other all day, the only thing she wanted to do was spend time with Shane. As long as she was with him, everything felt right. Shane held her hand and led her to the women's section, quickly selecting a white dress. He asked her, "Would you like to try it on?" Haley looked at the dress. Though simple in style, it had unique and fresh designs on the chest and waist. She immediately liked it.
With a light toss of her hair and eyes shimmering with charm, Xena cast a glance towards Shane. Her most prized possession was her face. Though she might not be deemed top-tier beautiful, there was something undeniably captivating about her eyes. When she glanced at people, they shimmered with a misty allure, as if they carried deep affection within them. Any ordinary man standing here would be captivated by her. However, Shane's response was completely unexpected. In the face of her deliberate probing, Shane not only showed no reaction but also frowned, disagreeing, "You're mistaken. Being able to marry Haley is my greatest blessing." With that, he turned and walked towards the direction of the fitting room. "Haley, are you done trying on clothes?" His voice was deep, gentle, with a hint of indescribable sexiness. "Just about!" came Haley's voice from inside, followed by the sound of the fitting room door being pushed open. Haley stepped out in her new dress, twirling in fro
Haley overheard those words just as she stepped out of the fitting room, her eyes widening in disbelief.How could Xena have the audacity to say such things? Back when she and James had not divorced yet, James used Shane's card to lavishly shower Xena with gifts. Not asking for that money back was already considered their greatest act of tolerance towards them.And now she had the nerve to come asking for more? Quickly striding over, she stood in front of Shane. "If she wants to borrow money, she should ask me. He listens to me."Seeing Haley emerge, Xena felt a sinking feeling, her face flushing with embarrassment. "Haley, I'm really at my wits' end. I'll pay you back as soon as I can."Haley sneered, "Then pay back what you owe before asking for more."Xena was left speechless, looking to Shane for help, hoping he would assist her since she was now part of the Ford family. However, her hopes were dashed. Not only did Shane show no intention of helping her, he even agreed w