Shane had a tall, lean figure with no excess fat, even more perfect than those male models. It would be a shame to keep such a good body covered up.Shane removed his fingers from the buttons and looked at her with a smile. "You do it.""Fine, I'll do it. It's just taking off a shirt, no big deal!"Haley was not shy at all. She hummed lightly and stood on tiptoe to seriously unbutton his shirt. However, the buttons on Shane's custom-made shirt were difficult to undo and required a lot of patience.Under his intense, burning gaze, Haley's heart began to race. The more flustered she became, the clumsier her hands grew. After several minutes of fumbling, she finally managed to undo the first button.Shane stood still, watching her. Haley's soft little face was slightly puffed up, her expression focused and serious. Her long eyelashes trembled nervously like butterfly wings.In the end, he could not bear to watch her struggle. He wrapped one arm around her slender waist to support he
It might be hard to believe, but Shane, who was always so composed in the business world and never even furrowed his brows during the toughest negotiations, could never be completely confident when it came to Haley.He knew better than anyone that their marriage did not start out of love. Sometimes, he could not help but wonder if Haley truly loved him. This obsessive thought made him want to keep her by his side at all times, never letting her go anywhere. But logic told him that this was wrong.So he constantly tried to suppress this emotion, unsure of how to handle it. He pulled Haley into his arms, resting his chin on her shoulder and gently nuzzling her. "Haley, promise me you'll never leave me, okay?"Haley's long eyelashes fluttered slightly, and her eyes were filled with confusion. She did not understand why Shane's mood suddenly turned somber, but she firmly reassured him, "I will never leave you."It was her Mr. Ford who took her home during her most desperate times, who
She rubbed her sleepy eyes and slowly sat up. The thin blanket slid off her shoulders, revealing her milky white, smooth skin and delicate collarbones. Even without makeup, her face was flawless, with a hint of rosy blush from just waking up, making her look radiantly beautiful.After a simple wash, she picked a long dress from the closet and put it on. Her long, black hair cascaded over her shoulders, gently swaying with her movements. The elegant swan-like neck, hidden beneath her dark hair, peeked through now and then. Even just standing there, she seemed to glow.As she descended the stairs, she heard the butler's reprimanding voice and curiously looked toward the living room.Downstairs, all the helpers were lined up in three rows. The butler stood at the front, impeccably dressed in a black suit, with a stern expression. He was scolding the staff, "From now on, if I find anyone entering Mr. Ford and madam's room without permission, they will not be spared.""Bob, what are you
After breakfast, Haley made some final touches to her sketches from the previous night. She did not head to the office until the afternoon. Shane was always worried about her driving alone, so he assigned a driver to her. If he was unavailable, the driver would take care of all her transportation needs. Because of this, it did not take long for everyone at JY to know just how much Shane doted on Haley.Not only the employees at JY, but even those at Ford Corporation noticed the change. If it was surprising that the workaholic Shane started leaving work on time after getting married, it was even more astonishing that he now left early. This was unheard of for someone like Shane!At first, no one could believe it, because everyone knew how much their president loved his work. But ever since he got married, his wife had taken the top spot in his heart, pushing work to second place.That evening, Shane was supposed to attend a dinner with some of Jasper City's top business leaders.
In fact, everyone had long noticed that there seemed to be constant tension between William and Haley. Although Haley usually treated William with professional courtesy, it was strictly limited to work. Outside of that, she often had an attitude that practically screamed, "Stay away from me."Yet, for some reason, William kept trying to get close to her.In the conference room, Haley sat back in her chair, her gaze cool as she looked at William. "Go ahead, what do you want?""Miss Haley, there's no need to act like I'm a threat. I'm not going to eat you," William said, his hands casually resting on the table, a smile playing on his lips. When he smiled, his whole demeanor seemed gentle, and his eyes appeared harmless. But Haley knew better that this was all just a facade."I don't have time for small talk. If you have something to say, get to the point," Haley replied, tapping her pen lightly on the table, producing a crisp sound.William did not hesitate and said, "I just want
Back in her office, the more Haley thought about it, the angrier she became. She could not figure out what William was trying to do or what kind of unresolved issues existed between him and the Ford family. Although he had not explicitly said anything, she could sense the hatred in his eyes every time he mentioned Shane. It was a deep-seated hatred, like a dark, swirling vortex ready to consume everything.She could not understand what had happened in the Ford family’s past. What could Shane have done to drive William to such madness?After some time, she finally calmed down and decided to call Jenny. She wanted to warn her that William was not as harmless as he appeared and to be cautious around him. But before she could speak, Jenny's voice, filled with excitement, came through the line, "Haley, I have great news to tell you. When do you have time? Let's meet up."Haley frowned, feeling a sense of foreboding. "What's the good news?"Jenny replied mysteriously, "It's a secret
Not receiving her friend's blessing, Jenny pouted unhappily. "What? Do I look like someone who would joke about this?"Hearing this, Haley realized she had overreacted and quickly adjusted her emotions. "Jenny, that's not what I meant. It's just hard to believe, especially since you only recently made your relationship official, right?"She knew Jenny too well. Every time she fell in love, she ended up heartbroken, crying in Haley's arms. If it were anyone else, Haley would not be so concerned, but it was William. He was a man she could not figure out. Was he genuinely interested in Jenny, or did he have ulterior motives? She feared that Jenny would get hurt.Blushing, Jenny said, "Actually, we had already been intimate before we officially got together. I got drunk one night and... well..."That night, she had been feeling down because her parents had called to ask for money. When she refused, they cursed at her over the phone, using every foul word imaginable, treating her like
Seeing Jenny so deeply involved, Haley did not know what to say. The atmosphere in the private room grew tense and stagnant.Noticing the change, Jenny asked in confusion, "Haley, you used to support me in pursuing my own happiness. Why do you suddenly have such a strong opinion against William?"Haley hesitated for a moment. Just when Jenny thought she would not speak, Haley said, "William is Shane's half-brother."She quickly tried to calm Jenny, who seemed startled. "Don't get upset. I only found out a few days ago, and I suspect that William has an ulterior motive for coming back.""What do you mean?" Jenny's mind went blank for a moment. What did she mean by William being Shane's half-brother? Was the world of wealthy families always this complicated?Haley sighed and explained everything she knew. Jenny fell silent, her head bowed with her long eyelashes hiding her thoughts.Haley could not guess what was going through her mind, so she quickly grasped her hand to reassure h