Shane turned to look at Haley with raised eyebrows. "Talk about what?""Work, of course. Although he's very capable, having him around is a liability," she replied. She still had not figured out what William was up to. His presence felt like a ticking time bomb, ready to go off at any moment. Rather than living in constant fear, she thought it was better to take the initiative and force William to reveal his true intentions.Shane nodded. "You can handle this as you see fit, but try not to be alone with him. His personality has always been extreme.""I understand," Haley nodded obediently.Passing by a breakfast shop, Shane parked the car and went to buy some breakfast, handing it to Haley. The warmth of the food in her hand made her feel cared for and loved. She smiled softly and took a bite of the sandwich.Seeing her enjoying the food, Shane asked with a smile, "Is it good?""Delicious!" Haley nodded enthusiastically. Her cheeks were puffed out, filled with food. A small r
But before she could, a warm hand grabbed her wrist firmly, pulling her back. Before Haley could react, she found herself back in the passenger seat, staring blankly at Shane.Shane pressed his lips together, his eyes fixed on Haley without a word. In an instant, Haley understood his intention. She sighed softly, then leaned forward and planted a light kiss on his lips. Smiling, she waved her hand, "Goodbye, hubby, I'll miss you!"Without waiting for a response, she quickly opened the car door and got out. Shane watched her walk away, his fingers lightly touching his lips, a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.Back in the office, Haley summoned William. He seemed off, his face pale and filled with a sense of despondency. Anyone looking at him would see a man who seemed heartbroken and devoted. But after witnessing his cruelty the previous night, Haley was not fooled by his appearance.Noticing Haley's gaze, William slowly lifted his eyes and saw the disdain in hers. He let
Haley froze, feeling as if something had exploded in her mind. "What did you say?"She thought to herself, "How could the child not be William's? Even though Jenny is a bit of a romantic, she's definitely not someone who would fool around. It's impossible!"Seeing her shock, William decided to explain. "That night, it wasn't me."Haley was too stunned to respond. She opened her mouth, but no words came out.William seemed satisfied with her reaction. He leaned closer, whispering in her ear, "So, all your worries are unfounded. If you want, I can take you away.""Crazy!" Haley pushed him away forcefully, interrupting him with a cold laugh. "I'm not interested in you, and besides, I'm already married."William was unfazed. "Married? You can always get a divorce. If you want, I can steal you away from Shane."Haley seemed to hear the most ridiculous joke ever, her gaze turning increasingly mocking. "What makes you think you can compare to Shane? Where do you get the confidence that
At this point, everyone else was even more suspicious.They could not believe their Miss Haley would be such a person!Having Mr. Ford was not enough, she was also doing this kind of thing with an employee in the office.One really couldn’t judge a book by its cover!Haley could tell they misunderstood immediately, feeling a tightness in her chest.She glared angrily at William, lowering her voice to warn him, "Don't be so arrogant.""How could I? I can’t get enough of Miss Haley," he replied ambiguously, as if confirming his relationship with Haley.His tone was outrageously bold, with no intention of hiding anything, sparking wild imaginations.After he finished speaking, he chuckled softly and walked out without looking back, ignoring the various looks from the crowd.Haley took a deep breath, wanting to pull William back immediately to explain everything to everyone.However, his figure quickly disappeared, and he was already too far to call back.In the large office, th
In the afternoon, Sue came to the office and said to Haley, "Miss Haley, there is a charity banquet at Cloud Court Hotel tonight. The organizers have invited you to attend, and the dress is already prepared.""Alright," Haley nodded, acknowledging the information.After a moment, she suddenly remembered something and turned to look at Sue behind her."Sue, you don't need to accompany me tonight. I'll take Cathy with me."Sue was taken aback, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes as she asked urgently, "Why? Miss Haley, have I done something wrong?"Haley smiled and shook her head, her gaze falling on Sue's abdomen as she spoke, "You're pregnant now. It's best not to wear such high heels. The banquet will be crowded, and it wouldn't be good if the baby got hurt."Haley had always loved children. Although she had not planned on having any soon, it was part of her future plans. A perfect and happy family would not be complete without a child, the symbol of love.Sue had not expected
Noticing the various gazes from the crowd, Haley pressed her lips together slightly, tightening her grip on Shane's hand. Shane glanced down, seeing her tense expression, and immediately wrapped an arm around her, pulling her into his embrace.He lowered his head, whispering softly in her ear, "Don't be nervous, I'm here."Haley instinctively looked up, meeting Shane's eyes filled with warmth and encouragement. Whether it was his mesmerizing gaze or the sense of security he provided, Haley felt her tension melt away.She relaxed, her eyes curving into a smile as she beamed at Shane. "Okay!"In that instant, it seemed as if the entire banquet hall dimmed in comparison to her radiance. Shane smiled as he resisted the urge to kiss her. Instead, he guided her into the hall with an arm around her shoulders.The Cloud Court Hotel was part of the Ford Corporation's business empire, so the banquet organizer greeted Shane with great enthusiasm, even coming out to personally welcome him.
Jenny's expression turned cold as she struggled forcefully. "Sir, please show some respect. There are so many people watching. Aren't you afraid of losing face?"To her surprise, the man showed no fear. Instead, his grin grew wider. "Oh, so it's because there are too many people here that you won't agree? Then let's go upstairs. I have a presidential suite here. Don't worry, sweetheart, I'll make sure you have a great time!"He leaned in, attempting to kiss her lips. Jenny screamed and looked around for help, but everyone else either looked indifferent or even pitied her. No one stepped forward to help because the man was the father of a high-ranking official in Jasper City and the banquet organizer had strong ties with this official.Just as Jenny was losing hope, a figure suddenly rushed over and punched the middle-aged man in the face."Bastard! You dare touch my woman? You must be tired of living!"The man cried out in pain, falling to the ground and clutching his face."Wh
She grasped Haley's hand and gently shook her head, "I'm fine. It was Henry who helped me."Following Jenny's gaze, Haley saw Henry and felt a surge of anger. If Henry had not arrived in time, Jenny would have been bullied!Absolutely infuriating!When Henry saw Shane, his eyes brightened, and he called out, "Shane."Shane nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to the man lying on the ground, groaning in pain."Mr. Lawson?"The middle-aged man's eyes lit up, thinking his savior had arrived. He nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, I’m Frank Lawson. Mr. Ford, you have a great memory. Please ask Mr. Green to let me go. We're all friends here. What's the point of this?"Shane raised an eyebrow, his lips curling into a cold smile. "I do have a good memory, but I don't recall Jasper City being ruled by anyone named Lawson."Although he spoke calmly, his words carried an undeniable sense of intimidation.The middle-aged man's face twitched, and he quickly shook his head. "No, no, in Jasper