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
Haley tilted her head up, planting a gentle kiss on the corner of Shane's lips. "Is this enough?" Her eyes, almond-shaped and crystal-clear, were veiled with a delicate mist, capable of igniting desires deep within people's hearts.Shane's sexy Adam's apple bobbed as he smiled suddenly, his gaze dropping to her soft lips. He leaned down, pressing his lips against hers. To make her more comfortable, he held her slender waist, allowing her to sit atop him.With her arms around Shane's neck, bearing his kisses. His actions were not exactly gentle, but they sent shivers down her spine. By the end, she felt like she could hardly catch her breath.Shane released her lips, shifting positions to lie down beside her on the bed.Entwined in each other's arms, she could clearly feel his heartbeat and the restrained heaviness of his breath. Blushing from embarrassment, her cheeks were as red as blooming flowers, dazzling in their radiance.Finally managing to calm his desires, Shane sig
Since that day, the number of bodyguards at Violet Grove had multiplied several times, and Shane even had the latest security system installed at home. It was a top-of-the-line model with built-in defense mechanisms. If anyone unfamiliar tried to break in, the alarm would go off instantly. After hearing about how close Evangeline and Nicholas had come to being kidnapped, no one thought these precautions were excessive. In fact, they only wished more could be done."This is just despicable! I can’t believe Xena could be so vicious!""We were too soft on her before. Someone like that is just a waste of air."Shane and Haley remained silent, but their thoughts were the same.Shane reassured everyone, "It’s over. Xena will never have another chance to get out."Hearing this, everyone felt a bit more at ease."By the way, where are Mom and Dad? I don't see them," Haley asked, noticing that her parents were not around, though everyone else had gathered.Zac didn’t say anything but q
Just the thought of what could have happened made Haley’s heart ache unbearably.The nannies stammered for a long time but couldn’t describe the person who had approached them. All they could recall was that the person had been thoroughly covered and that it was a woman.Shane immediately called his assistant, instructing him to investigate as soon as possible.It was past 3 a.m., and Haley still sat at the edge of the bed, unable to close her eyes. Her eyes were red from exhaustion and worry.Shane wrapped his arms around her, whispering words of comfort, "Don’t be afraid, it’s all over now. Everything will be okay."Haley sniffled and nodded. "I know, but I’m still so scared. We were just in time. If we’d been any later…"Shane pressed a kiss to her forehead. "I won’t let anything like this happen again. Trust me."At that moment, Shane's assistant, Dean, walked in, dragging someone who was covered head to toe.The person stumbled, falling to their knees in front of Haley and
Late that night, Shane and Haley finally sent off the last guest. Haley leaned heavily against Shane, exhaustion written all over her face. "Ugh, no one told me getting married would be this tiring. I'm never doing this again."Shane chuckled. "Who else do you plan on marrying besides me?"Haley blinked innocently at him. "Who says you can't marry the same person twice? That's what they do in books and dramas."Shane sighed, wrapping his arm around her shoulders and gently tapping her on the forehead. "You need to cut back on those dramas."Haley giggled, rubbing her forehead. "Hey, they’re useful! I’ve learned a lot from them."Shane raised an eyebrow. "Oh? What did you learn?"A mysterious smile curved on Haley's lips. "Not telling you. You'll find out if you ever make me mad."Seeing that she wasn’t going to spill the secret, Shane let it go. He bent down and suddenly hoisted Haley over his shoulder.Caught off guard, Haley yelped in surprise. "Shane, what are you doing?"
Jenny and Charlotte stayed behind to keep Haley company. Jenny teased her with a grin, "Can you believe we’re all getting married now? Back in college, we used to imagine what our future partners would be like."Haley shot her a sideways glance and retorted, "Not ‘we,’ just you. Bet you never imagined you’d end up with someone who’s nothing like your ideal type, huh?"Back then, Haley was still engaged to James Ford. Though James was far from a good guy, Haley felt obligated to honor her mother’s dying wish and marry him. She didn’t spend much time fantasizing about love. Jenny, on the other hand, practically lived in her romantic daydreams."Oh, so you’re teasing me now?" Jenny’s face flushed for a moment, then she lunged at Haley, pretending to tickle her.Haley dodged, laughing, and soon the two were playfully tussling. Watching from the sidelines, Charlotte couldn’t help but smile along with them.Soon after, the wedding officially began. The venue was packed with guests,
On the fifth of May, the wedding took place as planned.Shane had started preparing the venue two days in advance, meticulously arranging every detail himself. The expansive wedding grounds were filled with romance, from the long red carpet laid out on the lawn to the balloons adding a whimsical touch.Haley donned her wedding dress and let the stylists work their magic, crafting an exquisite look for her. Just then, Shane entered the room, standing behind her with a warm smile."You look absolutely stunning today, Haley. The most beautiful bride in the world," he said, admiration in his voice.Haley turned her head toward him, her face glowing with happiness. "Weren’t you busy greeting the guests? How did you find time to sneak in here?"Ignoring the people around them, Shane bent down and kissed her lightly on the lips. "I stole a little break to come see you," he whispered playfully.At that moment, a teasing voice interrupted them from behind. "You two really can’t stop showi
After what felt like an eternity, Haley was nearly out of breath when Shane finally let her go reluctantly. However, even though his lips had only pulled away slightly, his hands still firmly gripped her waist."Do you like it?" he asked, his deep eyes filled with affection.Haley blinked innocently. "Like what?""Me," Shane replied with a playful grin, his gaze never leaving her face. "Do you like me?"Her cheeks flushed, and her heart raced as she bit her lip and looked up at him. "Why don’t you guess?"Shane chuckled and pulled her onto his lap. "I’d guess... you do."Caught off guard, Haley let out a small yelp and instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck, shooting him a playful glare. "You already knew, so why ask?"Her response only made Shane laugh harder. After a bit more playful banter, he held her close as they leaned back on the couch. Then he brought up their wedding. "I talked with Mom and your parents. We all agreed that our wedding will be held in a month.
Haley had always known how much Shane doted on Evangeline, treating her like the apple of his eye. But she hadn’t expected his protectiveness to reach such an extreme level. She couldn’t help but feel both amused and exasperated at the same time.Gently, she grabbed Shane’s hand and comforted him softly, "Alright, alright, don’t be mad. Hugo is only a month old. He didn’t mean any harm. If anything, it just shows how lovable our Evangeline is."Shane sat on the edge of the bed, the tension in his chest easing slightly, but he still couldn’t shake off all his frustration. In his mind, he made a firm decision that he would do everything in his power to protect his little treasure from now on. No one would be allowed to get too close to her again.From that day on, everyone noticed how Shane’s protectiveness over Evangeline had reached a whole new level. He barely let her out of his sight, as if he needed to be by her side 24/7. Anyone who dared approach her was met with a cold, pier
Jenny couldn't help but laugh. "You haven't seen this little guy when he's awake. He's a real handful. If you did, you'd probably take back all those compliments."When Hugo was awake, he was full of energy, and when he cried, his voice could shake the walls. Jenny looked at Nicholas and Evangeline, who were awake but contentedly sucking on their tiny fists, and said, "These two are so much easier. They’re quiet and calm, the more I look at them, the more I like them."Seeing the twins were awake, Haley quickly leaned over, gently poking their soft, chubby cheeks. "Awake already? You only napped for a little while."Nicholas stared up at Haley with his big eyes, silently taking her in. Evangeline, on the other hand, waved her tiny hand and let out a soft "ah," which nearly melted Henry and Jenny's hearts.Henry knelt beside the crib, unable to tear his eyes away from Evangeline. He playfully reached out to her, and when she giggled at him without fear, he adored her even more. "S
Haley took a small sip, smiling as she saw the eager look in Shane's eyes. "Mmm, it’s good.""Really?" Shane smiled as well, taking another spoonful for himself. He tasted it thoughtfully before nodding. "Yeah, it’s good. The seasoning is just right, and it’s refreshing. Even with the herbs, it’s not bitter at all."He quickly brought another spoonful to Haley’s lips, feeding her until the bowl was nearly empty.Seeing Haley’s good appetite, Shane tidied up the dishes and called Dean. "Tell the restaurant that all the chefs’ salaries are doubled this month."Dean was momentarily stunned but quickly recovered. "Got it. I’ll take care of it right away."As he hung up the phone, Dean couldn’t help but think, "When will it be my turn for a bonus?"As if Shane could read his thoughts, a low voice came through the receiver. "Haley’s pregnancy has been tough, and you’ve worked hard these past few months too. Your year-end bonus will be tripled, and you’ll get extra vacation days. Spend