Seeing her adorable expression, Shane could not help but laugh. He bent down and lifted her up in his arms.Haley shifted, finding the position a bit awkward. She lowered her voice and said to Shane, "Mr. Ford, maybe you should carry me in your arms like a princess. There are so many people watching."Shane raised an eyebrow with a chuckle. "Hmm? Isn't this position just fine?"Haley pouted, her cheeks turning red as she argued, "I'm not a child. Only kids get carried like this by their parents."Shane pulled out a chair and sat down with Haley on his lap, leaning in close to her fair cheek. "In my eyes, you are still a child."He spoke so close that his breath brushed against her cheek, causing a warm sensation to spread across her face. Embarrassed, Haley buried her face in Shane's shoulder.She whispered a warning, "Mom is still watching, don't say such things."Shane chuckled softly and, seeing that she was genuinely embarrassed, promised not to tease her anymore.When the
Haley wanted to say more, but when she met his worried eyes, she could not find the words."Alright then."Shane finally smiled in satisfaction, gently ruffling Haley's hair. "Good girl."An hour later, Sue arrived at Violet Grove again, bringing along the documents that needed to be handled. She expected to find only Haley in the study, but to her surprise, Shane was also there.Shane slowly lifted his gaze and glanced at her.Sue froze, too scared to move. "Mr. Ford!"Haley chuckled at Sue's reaction and then looked up at Shane. "Mr. Ford, you're scaring Sue."Shane looked down, a hint of grievance in his low, cool voice. "I haven't done anything."Haley could not help but laugh. Some people just happened to have an overwhelming presence, even without saying a word or doing anything. Shane was one of those people.She reached out and patted Shane's hair, lowering her voice to coax him, "Mr. Ford, you're not scary at all. They just don't have good judgment."With just thos
Sue was momentarily taken aback, not hearing clearly. She asked in surprise, "What?"Haley chuckled softly and reassured her in a gentle tone, "Don't worry, Sue. I just want to understand your situation a bit better. There's no other reason."Sue's smile faltered briefly but quickly returned to normal. "I see. I worked with Mr. Carter... Joe for five years. However, I wasn't the only secretary; others have come and gone."Haley nodded understandingly, still working on the documents. She waved her hand, "Got it. You can go back to your work, Sue. I'll call you if I need anything."Sue could not quite gauge what Haley was thinking. She gave Haley a long look before leaving the study.On her way back to the office, Sue's phone suddenly rang. Seeing an unknown number on the caller ID, she hesitated but then declined the call. However, the phone rang again with the same number. With a slight frown and a sense of unease, she decided to answer it."Hello, who is this?"A stern and un
As she got closer, the air was filled with the fragrance of the flowers, and butterflies fluttered among the blooms. Haley took a deep breath, her eyes closing in contentment. She was wearing a simple white nightgown, which made her look especially pure amidst the vibrant flowers. A gentle breeze lifted the hem of her dress, creating ripples that seemed to sway into the hearts of those watching. This was the scene that greeted Shane as he returned home from work. He stood by his car, quietly watching Haley from a distance, his gaze intense and warm.The butler was the first to notice Shane. "Mr. Ford, you're back?"Haley turned her head towards the entrance at the sound of his voice. Seeing Shane approaching, her face lit up with a smile. "Mr. Ford!""What are you doing?" Shane asked as he reached her, wrapping his arm around her waist and pulling her close.Haley laughed. "Just getting some sun. I finished all the documents this morning, but now my back and shoulders are sor
James swallowed hard, a bitter smile tugging at his lips. Yes, he regretted it. When Haley used to chase after him, he did not appreciate her and was instead fooled by Xena's facade of kindness and gentleness. It was only after he came to his senses that he realized he had pushed Haley away himself. There was no going back for them.Every time he thought about the image he saw on the big screen a few days ago, a sharp pain pierced his heart. Haley was nestled sweetly in Shane's arms, smiling happily.Seeing his nephew's sorry state, Shane could not help but sneer. It was James who had chosen to give up on Haley, so why was he now pretending to be so heartbroken?Impatiently, Shane asked, "Do you have any other business? If not, leave. I have work to do."After a long silence, James finally spoke. "Uncle, I'm not trying to compete with you for Aunt Haley. I just wanted to ask if the offer for me to work at Ford Corporation still stands?"Shane studied him for a moment, his gaze
"Then, I'll officially process your onboarding. I'll take you to your workstation, and someone will be assigned to guide you..."James noted down everything the HR manager said and thanked him with a smile. After handling James’s onboarding, Dean returned to the CEO's office."Mr. Ford, it's done."Shane did not look up, simply responding with a faint "Hmm."Dean hesitated, then asked tentatively, "Mr. Ford, are you sure about letting James join the company? I have a feeling his intentions might not be entirely pure."Shane scoffed. "Don't worry. He won't cause any trouble."If James had any real talent, he would not have become known as a playboy in their circle. Shane did not consider him a threat at all.What concerned him more was William. Since William had left JY, he had not made any significant moves, as if he were waiting for the right moment to strike. People like that were the most dangerous. Yet, William was very good at hiding his intentions, and none of the people
When Shane returned home, he walked into the living room with a cake in one hand and flowers in the other. The house was unusually quiet, and even the diligent butler, Bob, did not come out to greet him. Feeling a bit puzzled, Shane continued further inside.Soon, he heard cheerful laughter and applause coming from the direction of the kitchen."Madam, you're amazing!""You're a natural. You pick things up so quickly!""Sir will be so happy and surprised when he sees this!"Hearing all the praise, Haley's cheeks flushed slightly as she waved her hand modestly. "It's not that impressive. You guys are great teachers. Thank you for being willing to teach me."The helpers were flattered and quickly waved their hands. At that moment, a cool and curious voice came from outside the group, "What are you all doing?"Haley glanced towards the door and saw Shane had returned from work. She quickly turned off the stove and ran to him, her beautiful almond-shaped eyes sparkling with exci
Her cheeks instantly flushed a deep red, spreading all the way to the back of her ears. Haley shot him a playful glare, glanced around nervously, and whispered, "Mr. Ford, stop saying such things. There are others around.""Don't worry, they didn't hear," Shane replied, also whispering.As soon as he finished speaking, his cold, threatening gaze swept over the onlooking staff. Startled, the helpers quickly found excuses to leave, claiming unfinished work as they hurried away from the kitchen. They had not seen or heard anything! Absolutely nothing!Haley glanced at the retreating helpers and then at Shane, feeling both exasperated and amused. Indeed, when Mr. Ford put on a stern face, few could withstand it.Shane helped carry the two dishes Haley had made to the dining table, then swiftly removed his suit jacket. He rolled up his shirt sleeves, and started cooking some noodles. Haley took his jacket and stood at the doorway, watching him.Shane was tall and exuded a cool, alo