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
"I'm done with work. I'm coming to pick you up," Shane said."I don't want you to go through the trouble. I can get home on my own." Despite her words, Haley couldn't suppress the smile on her lips.Shane insisted, "Picking up my wife from work is part of being the perfect husband.""Alright then, my perfect husband, I'll be waiting for you," Haley said.She then blew him a kiss with a smile and hung up the phone. Shane looked at the disconnected screen and chuckled.He thought to himself, "This little one is getting cheekier by the day. Let's see how I deal with her later!"Twenty minutes later, a black luxury car pulled up outside the JY building, catching the attention of many passersby. Shane stepped out, straightened his slightly wrinkled clothes, and walked into the building. As soon as he entered, he drew numerous admiring and curious glances.Without looking around, Shane headed straight for the private elevator. As soon as the elevator doors closed, an excited buzz
Half an hour later, Haley finally finished all her documents for the day and stretched lazily. When she looked up, she met Shane's gaze.She was momentarily surprised, then laughed lightly. "Mr. Ford, have you been watching me this whole time?""Yes, unlike someone who gets so engrossed in work they completely forget about others," he replied, his voice tinged with mock annoyance.Haley quickly stood up and ran into Shane's arms, pouting. "Mr. Ford, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have ignored you. How can I make it up to you?"Shane's eyes darkened as he looked at her cherry-red lips. He leaned down and kissed her deeply. "This will do," he murmured."Mm..." Haley was caught off guard, her lips sealed by his. Her eyes widened in surprise.In the next moment, Shane's tongue pried her mouth open, invading and intertwining with her own, filling her with his breath.Haley tilted her head back, her long lashes fluttering like feathers, stirring a deep desire in Shane. His gaze deepened
Haley nodded lightly. "I've already assigned someone to gather the evidence. It should be ready to post tonight.""I'll handle William. You just focus on resolving JY's issues for now," Shane said.A sweet smile spread across Haley's cheeks. She replied in her soft and clear voice, "Okay, thank you, Mr. Ford!"Late at night, as everyone was scrolling through social media and a new topic started trending.The words "JY Clarification" caught everyone's attention.Many clicked out of curiosity and found that JY's official account had posted a statement addressing recent online events.First, it clarified that Haley and William only had a former superior-subordinate relationship. The video was maliciously recorded and uploaded, and the mastermind had been identified. The evidence had been handed over to the police.The second point addressed the leaked design drafts. It stated that all the designs posted by that company were purchased from a JY employee. Surveillance footage had bee
Shortly after Dean left, Shane's phone rang. Seeing the caller ID, he raised an eyebrow."Zac? What's up?"Zac was usually a man of few words and rarely called him. This was a rare occurrence.Zac's deep, slightly raspy voice came through. "I heard Haley's company is having some trouble. Do you need any help?"Shane replied, "What do you think?" With him as Haley's strong backing, what trouble could she possibly have?Zac was momentarily at a loss for words, falling silent. He knew calling was unnecessary, but when he saw the news, he couldn't help himself.Seeing the prolonged silence, Shane frowned slightly. "Is there something else?"After a moment of hesitation, Zac said, "I'm heading back to the capital.""What?" Shane sat up straight, his usually calm eyes showing a hint of surprise. "When are you leaving? What's happening in the capital?"Although Zac lived in Jasper City, he was actually from the Fisher family in the capital. Shane knew that the Fisher family was q
Her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly walked over. "Mr. Ford, I'm sorry for making you wait!"Seeing Haley, Shane quickly stubbed out his cigarette and reached for her bag. "It's alright. I'll wait as long as it takes for my wife."Haley's cheeks flushed as she gave him a playful glare and hurried into the car.When they arrived at the restaurant, everyone else was already there. Henry couldn't resist teasing, "Shane, your entrance gets grander every time. We were all waiting for you!"Shane shot him a glance and said coolly, "Keep that up, and you can forget about that limited edition sports car.""I want it! Shane, I'm sorry! Pretend I didn't say anything!" Henry immediately backed down, even eagerly pouring tea for Shane and Haley. "So, Shane, when do I get that car?"Shane sipped his tea leisurely and said, "Depends on my mood."Henry pleaded, "Shane, please. I love that car so much I can't eat or sleep. Please give it to me..."A grown man begging like this had its o
The gathering lasted until eleven at night. While Shane and the other two men discussed work, Haley and Jenny chatted about gossip.Recalling some recent online rumors, Jenny asked worriedly, "I've heard about the recent issues with JY. Are you okay?""Don't worry, Jenny. Things are mostly resolved, and everything should be back to normal soon," Haley replied, taking a sip of her drink. Perhaps due to JY's recent surge in sales, her spirits were high.Seeing Haley's radiant smile, Jenny felt relieved. She had wanted to meet up with Haley earlier, but her demanding boss had kept her too busy. Thinking about it, she shot a glare at Henry.Henry, in the middle of drinking, was baffled by the sudden glare. However, he was in a good mood and decided to let it slide, raising his glass to her with a smile.Jenny felt her anger deflate like a fist hitting cotton and turned away in frustration. Watching their interaction, Haley couldn't help but laugh."Jenny, you and Henry seem to be get