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
Haley's fingertips lightly brushed over her lips, still lingering with Shane's unique warmth. The sensation was both heated and invasive, lingering long after. Blinking in confusion, she pouted and pleaded, "Mr. Ford, please just tell me, okay?""It's not the right time yet. I'll tell you on your birthday," Shane replied.Haley's face fell immediately. "But that's two months away!"Shane chuckled and playfully poked her puffed-up cheeks. "Don't worry. I'll have a special surprise for you. You can look forward to it."Seeing that she would not get any answers from him, Haley sighed in resignation. "Fine, but it better be a real surprise, or I'll be mad.""Promise," Shane said with a smile, taking her hand and leading her to their room.Haley kicked off her slippers and jumped onto the soft bed, rolling around with delight. There was nothing quite like the comfort of a bed.Shane grabbed a tube of ointment from the first aid kit and sat on the bed. "Come here."Haley eyed the o
"Haley, I want you." Shane whispered in her ear, gently biting her flushed earlobe. His deep, sexy voice sent shivers down her spine, like electric currents spreading through her entire body. Haley felt an intense tingling sensation travel down her spine, making her whole body go weak. Seeing her curl up slightly, Shane chuckled softly and asked again."Is that okay?"Her heart pounded uncontrollably, and her body began to respond to his touch. Fighting her shyness, Haley whispered, "Yes."Despite their countless intimate moments, Haley still could not help but feel bashful. Every time they made love, Shane always looked calm and composed, like he was above worldly desires.Haley bit her lip and wrapped her arms around his neck, initiating a kiss. Her sudden enthusiasm caught Shane off guard. Soon his eyes were filled with desire, and his movements became even more intense. Haley finally understood what it meant to "reap what you sow." When she woke up the next morning, h