After speaking, Haley quickly reached out to grab Zoe's hand. She had intended to use Zoe to teach Sue a lesson, but she never meant for Sue to get seriously hurt. After all, Sue had worked for her for so long. If something happened because of her decision, she would never forgive herself.The employees, hearing the command, immediately rushed over to break up the fight. Zoe was pulled back by several people, struggling fiercely as she was dragged away."Let go of me! I'll tear that little slut's mouth apart!"Get away from me! Anyone who touches me will regret it!"Despite her shouting, it was of no use. Sue, supported by her colleagues, held her belly in fear, worried about the baby inside. The doctor had said there was a good chance the baby was a boy, and she needed to take care of herself. Once Joe came back, the three of them could be a family. Thinking of Joe, Sue felt that any humiliation she suffered was worth it.But then, suddenly, something unexpected happened. Z
Shane gently rubbed Haley's hair and spoke softly, comforting her. "It's human nature to look out for their own interests. Although Sue was never given an official status, Joe has always treated her well. It's understandable that she would work for Joe."Haley nodded, still feeling down. Shane did not say anything more, simply waiting for Haley to process her emotions and come to terms with everything on her own. This experience was a necessary part of her growth, something she needed to understand slowly. Even though the process might be painful, it was the only way for her to truly transform.He could have handled everything himself, keeping Haley completely sheltered, but that wasn’t what she wanted. She was not a clinging vine that depended on others to survive. She was a rose that had walked through thorns. She wanted to climb higher and see further, which meant she had to face these challenges. Otherwise, she would fall even harder in the future.After a while, Haley fin
In addition to their stunning looks, Shane and Haley were dressed impeccably. Although the brands weren't obvious, it was clear their clothes were expensive.As a result, many people in the restaurant kept glancing over at them with curiosity and gossip in their eyes. Some even took out their phones to snap photos and record videos.Haley was used to this kind of attention, so she just glanced around briefly before returning her focus to the table. Shane, however, frowned. He wasn't worried about his photo being posted online. He just disliked being stared at. Normally, he would book a private room for dining. However, this small restaurant did not have any, so they had to sit outside.Shane's eyes scanned the room with a cold, sharp gaze which was full of intensity and authority. Many people, intimidated by his strong presence, quickly looked away. Satisfied, Shane poured Haley a cup of tea and waited for the food to be served.Haley rested her chin on one hand and scrolled th
Two days later, Sue's condition had stabilized. Lying in her hospital bed, she was scrolling through the day's news and saw that Zoe had been taken away by the police for investigation. A smile spread across her face, and she even started humming a tune, feeling quite cheerful.Gently stroking her belly, she murmured, "Baby, Mommy has finally removed a major obstacle for you. When your daddy comes out, our family will be reunited."What made her even happier was that JY had fallen into a new crisis. Haley would be too busy to deal with her. Once Joe got out of prison, he would surely be able to take back control of JY. The child in her belly was likely Joe's only son. The inheritance of JY would naturally fall to her son.As for Haley, she was just a stepping stone. That was why Sue had insisted on staying at JY, disguising herself to gain Haley's trust and gather dirt on her. Thinking of all she had done, Sue felt even more delighted.Everyone praised Haley for being beautiful
"The leak of our design drafts was also your doing. We have already restored the surveillance footage deleted by you.""Impossible! That's absolutely impossible!" Sue's eyes widened in disbelief. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. In her mind, even though Haley was smarter than expected, how could the deleted footage be restored? Haley must be lying to her! That had to be it!Seeing Sue's disbelief, Haley shook her head slightly and played the video on her phone. "Sue, you were too hasty. You forgot that there are many skilled hackers in this world. Your deletion techniques are child's play to them."Sue stared at the surveillance footage on Haley's phone, her legs suddenly giving way as she collapsed to the ground. The police seized the moment to step forward and take her away.Before leaving, Sue turned around, choking back tears, and asked, "Why? Why are you doing this to me? Haley, I should never have shown you any mercy!"Haley scoffed, "Mercy? You didn't have t
The roles of a junior assistant and an executive secretary were very different! As a junior assistant, her tasks usually involved organizing schedules, handling correspondence, and delivering messages between departments. But the responsibilities of an executive secretary were much more extensive. They would need to take meeting minutes, communicate with various departments, and report daily activities to the CEO.The thought of these duties made Layla's head spin. She had never been particularly clever and had never aspired to promotions or raises. For her, simply performing her current job well was enough.Realizing this, Layla quickly said, "Miss Haley, I really can't handle those responsibilities. Please find someone else for the job."Seeing Layla's pale, frightened face, Haley shook her head with a sigh. "Alright, I won't force you. If you ever change your mind, come talk to me."Though Layla's work skills were not as sharp as Sue's and her personality wasn't particularly
Sue opened her mouth, trying to defend herself. But in the end, not a single word came out. She slowly lowered her head, tears of regret streaming down her face and dripping onto her hands."I'm sorry..." she whispered repeatedly, not knowing how to make amends.Haley did not want to listen any longer and was about to hang up when Sue's voice came through again. "Miss Haley, I know my actions are unforgivable, but please give me a chance to make it right.""What are you trying to say?" Haley asked, puzzled.Summoning all her courage, Sue said, "The person who asked me to record that video was William."Haley's heart sank, and her voice turned cold. "Why would he do that?""I don't know, but I overheard him mentioning that he has a grudge against Shane. He wants revenge, and you... you just happen to be the person Shane cares about the most."Haley's grip on the phone tightened. Her mind was in turmoil, though she tried to remain calm on the surface. "Alright, I understand."She
Haley lifted her gaze from the document in front of her and looked at Layla. "Don't worry, take your time."Having dealt with so many incidents, Haley had grown accustomed to handling unexpected situations. So, while Layla was visibly flustered, Haley remained calm and composed.Layla took a deep breath to steady herself and said, "The sales manager just called. Our online store's entire inventory of clothes has been sold out."A flash of surprise crossed Haley's eyes. "What's going on?"Layla quickly handed over her phone and explained, "Someone posted an article this morning trying to badmouth you, but it backfired. After reading about your story, many people felt sympathy for you and went to our online store to make purchases."JY was a well-known, long-established brand in the country, offering clothing in three tiers: high-end, mid-range, and budget.The high-end line catered to the upper class, using top-quality fabrics and renowned designers. The mid-range line, which wa