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
Henry and Zac quickly stood up, straightening their slightly wrinkled clothes, and said their goodbyes.Haley, having had a bit too much to drink, was now clinging to Jenny, refusing to let go. "Jenny, don't leave. I want you to stay with me..."Jenny, caught between laughter and tears, turned to Shane. "You know she can't handle alcohol. Why didn't you keep an eye on her? She's going to have a terrible headache tomorrow."Haley held on tightly to Jenny's neck, nuzzling her shoulder. "Jenny, I don't want you to go..."Jenny gently stroked Haley's flushed face, smiling as she coaxed her. "Haley, it's very late. Let's go home, okay?"Pouting, Haley protested, "No!"Shane's expression darkened as he watched Haley being affectionate with someone else. Henry, standing next to him, felt the chill in the air and discreetly moved aside. If he wasn't mistaken, Shane was jealous. And a jealous man could be quite scary.Realizing the situation, Henry quickly gave Jenny a meaningful look.
Haley, oblivious to the growing danger, happily wriggled in Shane's arms. She tilted her head up, her eyes glistening under the chandelier's light, making them sparkle even more brightly."Hubby, I want more," she cooed in a soft, coquettish tone that could melt bones.Shane's self-control crumbled in an instant. He tightly wrapped his arms around Haley's slender waist, pressing her body firmly against his. His eyes were gleaming with a dangerous light."What do you want, Haley? Come and get it yourself," he murmured.Haley made a few noises of complaint but did not move. Even though she was drunk and her reactions were slow, she was not foolish. She stared at Shane, waiting for him to kiss her.Shane laughed at her expectant look. "Even when you're drunk, you still expect me to serve you."With that, he leaned in and kissed her again, cupping her cheeks as he gently but passionately explored her mouth.Haley frowned in discomfort and tried to pull away, but Shane's strong h
Shane's heart melted as he watched Haley sleep. He quietly unbuckled his seatbelt, got out of the car. He gently lifted her into his arms, carrying her upstairs.The next morning, Haley woke up with her head pounding. Her temples throbbed, and as she sat up, a wave of dizziness nearly knocked her back down. She rubbed her temples, her face showing a hint of distress.When Shane came in with a glass of apple cider vinegar and water, he saw her looking pitiful. He chuckled and shook his head, sitting down beside her on the bed. "Haley, drink this apple cider vinegar and water. It will help with your hangover."Haley sniffed it and pushed it away with a disgusted look. "No, it smells awful!"Because of the hangover, she was acting incredibly delicate. Shane coaxed her softly, "Come on, be good and drink this. Otherwise, your head will hurt all day. It's better to get it over with."Haley pouted, "Isn't there something that doesn't smell so awful?"Shane sighed. How could he forg
In the morning, the head of Ford Corporation's design department arrived at JY on time to discuss the cooperation with Haley.The representative said, "Madam, I apologize for the delay. Ford Corporation recently took on a large order and hasn't had time to come to JY for the cooperation discussions. The contract is ready for your review."Because the CEO of JY was the wife of their CEO, and given Shane's explicit instructions, the contract was exceptionally generous. It was unmatched in the industry.As Haley read through the contract, she could not help but show a look of surprise. She had expected Shane to ensure a favorable deal, but she had not anticipated the extent to which the terms and profit shares favored JY.She frowned slightly, remaining silent for a while.Seeing her reaction, the representative couldn't help but feel a bit uneasy and asked cautiously, "Madam, is there an issue with the contract?"Haley shook her head and smiled. "The contract is perfect. It's just
Under the expectant gaze of everyone, Haley nodded slightly, a soft smile spreading across her lips. "It's done."As soon as the words left her mouth, the office erupted into excited cheers. Everyone spontaneously formed a circle around Haley, shouting joyfully, almost as if they could raise the roof with their enthusiasm.Haley could not hide her smile. After celebrating with them for a while, she quickly calmed them down. "Alright, the other departments still need to work. Be careful not to get complaints."Upon hearing this, everyone toned down their excitement, but their faces were still lit with joy. Seeing them so happy made Haley feel happy too."This is a rare opportunity for you all. I hope you make the most of it," she said.Everyone nodded eagerly, looking unusually obedient. "Don't worry, Miss Haley, we will!"Haley's smile widened. "There's one last thing."Everyone held their breath, curious about what she would say next. Haley paused for a moment, building suspe