Chapter 403

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.