Shane let out a low chuckle, the vibration of his laughter resonating through his chest. Hearing this, Haley could not help but blush again.Just as she was about to say something, Shane continued, "I'll pick you up after work tonight." He did not give her any chance to refuse, turning and going back into the dressing room. This time he thoughtfully closed the door.Haley was left speechless.After getting dressed, Shane drove Haley to the JY building. As Haley was about to get out of the car, a strong hand grasped her wrist. She turned her head in confusion to see Shane looking at her intently, without saying a word.Haley instantly understood what he wanted. She smiled helplessly and leaned in to give him a soft kiss on the lips. "See you tonight, Mr. Ford."The sweet, soft sensation on his lips erased all the frustration from Shane's eyes. Haley found it amusing and waved to Shane as she exited the car, "Bye, Mr. Ford.""Mm," Shane responded, maintaining his composure. Only af
The meeting room fell silent instantly. Everyone's gaze was drawn to Shane's phone, and they instinctively held their breath. Shane glanced at them, then picked up his phone. Assuming it was just some trivial notification, he did not think much of it. But when he saw the message on the screen, he froze. He stared at the message for a long time, his eyes revealing a deep, unhidden longing.Haley was thinking about him.Clearing his throat, Shane spoke, his mood notably improved, "Let's break for lunch. We'll continue in the afternoon."At his words, everyone could not help but cheer, "Long live Mrs. Ford!" They had been starving for hours. They realized that the only way to soften their boss's mood was through Haley. Many silently prayed for more messages from her, hoping it would keep Shane's temper in check, making their work lives easier.Shane left the meeting room with his phone, heading to the window at the end of the hallway. He called Haley, who answered quickly, her c
After work, Haley immediately called the driver and headed to the agreed location. Jenny had chosen a high-end restaurant with a serene environment and a great atmosphere. When Haley arrived, Jenny was already there, ordering food. Haley walked over, sat down, and asked with a smile, "Busy lady, what made you decide to invite me to dinner today?"Jenny looked up and gave her a sidelong glance, "You, the CEO of a listed company, are calling me busy?"Haley thought of the stack of unfinished documents waiting for her and slumped her shoulders, leaning into Jenny's arms. "Jenny, I'm so tired!"Jenny quickly patted her back, consoling her, "If you don't want to do it, then don't. Your husband has plenty of money. He won't let you suffer."Haley pouted, "But it's not the same. I want to achieve something on my own."She did not want to be a woman who relied solely on a man.Jenny opened her phone's selfie mode and aimed it at Haley's face. "But you need to take care of yourself fi
The two exchanged disdainful looks and turned away from each other.Haley glanced at Jenny, then at Henry, feeling like something was off. She looked questioningly at Zac.Zac's lips curved into a barely noticeable smile as he lowered his voice, "If he didn't like her, he wouldn't even look at her."In other words, Jenny was special to Henry.Haley was stunned for several seconds, her eyes gradually filling with disbelief.Jenny and Henry? How could that be? They seemed like two people who would not even cross paths.Unaware that his friend had sold him out, Henry thought he had hidden his feelings well. After saying goodbye to Haley, he left with Zac, looking almost childishly naive.Haley watched Jenny, hesitant to speak. She could not imagine that a man like Henry, who was known for being a ladies' man, could actually have feelings for Jenny.She tentatively asked, "Jenny, why do you and Henry always clash whenever you meet?"Jenny sneered, "He's the one who always picks on
Haley calmly smiled and said softly, "Well, there's nothing I can do about it. Shane just happens to like me."This remark hit Stella right where it hurt the most. All her life, she had taken pride in her looks and having an aunt married into a wealthy family. She was always the one being pursued and admired. She had only ever faced setbacks from two people. One was Shane, and the other was Haley. In front of Shane, her beauty had no effect. No matter how much she tried to seduce or hint at him, Shane would not even spare her a glance. What she could not get no matter how hard she tried, Haley received effortlessly. How could she not hate her?Stella sneered, "Haley, Shane likes you only because of your looks. Can you guarantee he'll love you forever?"Stella knew men well and understood their inherent flaws. Many men were never satisfied with what they had. How could a man as powerful as Shane be content to devote himself to just one woman for life?Thinking about this, she
Stella watched them leave, arm in arm, and could not help but grind her teeth. Her eyes were filled with barely contained anger and jealousy. She made a note of today's grudge. Soon, Haley would learn the consequences of crossing her. Thinking about her next move, a malicious glint flashed across Stella's face.Meanwhile, Haley and Shane returned to the car. Haley stretched lazily and leaned against his shoulder. "Mr. Ford, what brings you here?"Shane replied with a straight face, "I happened to be in the area for business."Sitting in the driver's seat, Dean could not help but twitch at the corners of his mouth. Who was it that, upon hearing where Mrs. Ford would be dining, immediately canceled a client meeting and rushed over? His boss had truly mastered the art of lying with a straight face. Dean could not help but admire him.As he was thinking this, a sudden chill swept down his spine, making him shiver violently. Dean instinctively glanced up at the rearview mirror an
Shane coldly retorted, "Do you think I'm joking with you?"Henry forced a laugh and quickly shook his head. "Of course not. I'm just a bit surprised, considering she's technically your niece-in-law."Shane's lips curled into a cruel smile, and his words were even more ruthless. "She's nothing. Anyone who dares to touch Haley will regret ever being born."Even over the phone, Henry shivered. Shane was still as vindictive and merciless as ever, unchanged in his ruthless demeanor. Shane had never been a good person, only restraining himself in front of his grandmother and Haley.Taking a deep breath, Henry assured, "Leave this to me. I'll make sure she regrets it.""Good," Shane replied coldly before hanging up.---Late at night, Xena left the bar with her friends, saying goodbye as they all prepared to head home. Ever since that huge fight, James had not come home. No matter how many times she called, he did not answer.At first, she did not worry too much. She was confident i
Xena glared at the driver with disdain and contempt. "With driving skills like that, you should just quit. Do you know how important I am? If anything happens to me, can you afford to pay for it?"The driver apologized again, "I'm sorry, Miss Xena. I'll be more careful from now on.""You better be, or I'll make sure you regret it!" Xena snapped. The driver nodded repeatedly and drove much more steadily for the rest of the trip. Xena smirked in satisfaction, raising her chin proudly.However, she did not notice that the driver had taken a route leading to a desolate area on the outskirts of the city. About ten minutes later, the road became bumpy again. Xena's eyes flew open as she yelled at the driver, "Do you even know how to drive? If you can't, get out!"But she suddenly realized something was wrong. This was not the way to her home. It was pitch black outside except for the car's headlights illuminating the path ahead, which appeared to lead into a forest. The road was so nar