"What... what do you think you’re doing?" Joe stammered.Haley did not answer. She slowly raised her hand. Joe instinctively tried to dodge, but his back hit the wall. There was nowhere to go. Panic seized him, and he shouted, "Haley, what are you doing? I’m your father! This is outrageous!"Seeing his fearful expression, Haley let out a scornful laugh. "Aren’t you the one who wronged me first? Joe, I’ve never met someone as shameless as you."Hitting him would only dirty her hands. Haley lowered her hand, suppressing her disgust. "I didn’t come here to listen to your nonsense. If there's nothing else, I’ll be leaving. Reflect on your actions while you’re stuck here."Joe was involved in economic crimes with solid evidence against him. He would not be getting out anytime soon. Haley turned and walked towards the door, but Joe’s enraged voice stopped her."Haley, don’t you want to know why I’ve always hated you and your mother?"Haley paused and slowly turned back. "What d
Joe's almost hysterical voice echoed down the hallway, drilling into Haley's ears. Her hands, hanging at her sides, clenched into tight fists, and her almond-shaped eyes brimmed with intense hatred."Joe, no matter what you think of me, you have no right to speak about my mother like that!"My mom loved you so much. How dare you talk about her that way?""Hahaha..." Joe could not help but laugh, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Why? Because I was cheated on for years! Yvonne was nothing but a whore. I said it, what can you do about it?"Joe had kept this bottled up for over twenty years, a nightmare haunting him. Today, he finally let it out. He no longer had to bear this torment alone. Everyone thought he was lucky to marry Yvonne, but they did not know she was nothing but a disgrace to him!Unable to bear it any longer, Haley walked back to Joe and slapped him hard. This time, she put all her strength into it, making Joe's face turn."You must have gone mad from being lock
"Could it be Sue who told her?" Joe thought to himself.A few days ago, Sue had come to see him. He had instructed her to find a way to ruin JY's collaboration with Morning Dew Design Co. Could it be that things had already been exposed?Nervously, he struggled to explain himself to Haley. But the police, thinking he was about to attack her, tightened their grip and shouted, "Don't move! Stay still!"Seeing Joe in such a pitiful state, Haley did not feel any satisfaction. She shook her head and turned to leave without saying anything more. No matter how much Joe yelled for her to come back, she did not look back.As she left the police station, she noticed a familiar car. Her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly walked over.Shane got out of the car and opened his arms, "Haley."At the sight of him, Haley felt a lump in her throat. The suppressed grievances and sadness surged like a tidal wave. She rushed into Shane's arms, tears streaming down her face."Mr. Ford..."Hearin
Hearing the helplessness in Haley's voice, Shane felt a pang in his heart. He quickly reached out and held her hand."Haley, don't think too much about it. It's Joe's loss if he doesn't recognize you as his daughter. You are the best girl in the world."Feeling the warmth of his hand, Haley's anxiety gradually subsided. She pressed her lips together and nodded. "I understand, thank you, Mr. Ford."Shane chuckled. "Thanking me again?"After a pause, a mischievous smile curved his lips. "A hundred thank-yous don't compare to one 'hubby'."Haley's face flushed, and despite her embarrassment, she softly whispered, "Thank you... hubby."After a moment, Haley spoke up again. "Joe said that if I agreed to get Xena out of prison, he'd tell me a secret."Shane slowly pulled the car over and asked quietly, "Did you agree?"Haley shook her head. "No, but Joe seemed really angry and said a lot of things."Shane listened silently, not interrupting her. Although he did not know what Joe had
"Got it, don't worry about a thing," the subordinate replied confidently.He had worked with Joe for many years and had only left due to personal issues. During that time, he had become well-versed in handling all sorts of shady dealings.After the call, Joe's face twisted into a sinister smile. If Haley was not willing to settle things amicably, she could not blame him for being ruthless....After leaving the police station, Haley cried in Shane's arms for a long time. Eventually, she cried herself to sleep, still sobbing occasionally in her dreams. Shane gently kissed her tear-streaked face before starting the car and driving them home.He carefully carried her from the car to their bed, then quietly left the room and headed to his study. Thinking about Joe, his brows furrowed as he dialed Dean. "Look into Yvonne's background, as detailed as possible."Dean was stunned that Shane wanted to investigate his mother-in-law and could not help but ask, "Sir, did you get madam's
After hanging up, Haley focused on her paperwork. Soon, there was a knock on the door. Her assistant, Layla, walked in. "Miss Haley, Miss Jenkins from Morning Dew Design Co. has requested a meeting with you. What do you think?"Haley raised an eyebrow. "When?""Tonight, at the rooftop restaurant of the Sapphire Hotel. Do you want to go?"Haley noticed the slight puff of Layla's cheeks and could not help but smile. "From your tone, it sounds like you have some opinions about Morning Dew Design Co.?"Layla looked flustered. "Is it that obvious?" She touched her cheeks, feeling a bit embarrassed. "Back when our company was in trouble, Morning Dew quickly cut ties with us. Now that we're officially collaborating with the Ford Corporation, they want to cozy up to us. Their intentions are pretty clear."Haley nodded approvingly. "Well observed. In just a few days, you've already figured out their ulterior motives."Flustered by the praise, Layla's cheeks turned red. "Oh, Miss Haley
Luna’s face showed a hint of guilt as she apologized, "Miss Haley, I felt terrible for not helping JY when the incident happened and for pausing our cooperation."Haley smiled gently. "Miss Jenkins, it's all in the past. Let's not dwell on it. I understand your actions. If I were in your shoes, I might have done the same."Seeing Haley’s genuine understanding, Luna visibly relaxed and felt a growing sense of appreciation for her.After dinner, Haley said goodbye to Luna and called Shane. Within five minutes, Shane's car appeared at the hotel entrance. As soon as he got out of the car, Haley ran over and jumped into his arms."Mr. Ford! I missed you so much!""Mm, I missed you too," Shane replied, his lips curving into a slight smile as he held her close. "How did it go with Luna?"Haley replied honestly, "Miss Jenkins wanted to apologize, and I forgave her. Plus, I secured a big order for JY. Am I smart or what?"She looked up at Shane with sparkling eyes, a mischievous glint in
Haley was drenched in cold sweat, her clothes soaked through, and her face streaked with tears. She stared blankly at the ceiling and her eyes were filled with lingering fear. It took a long time for her breathing to steady.Haley came back to her senses and turned her head to meet Shane's worried gaze. He gently smoothed her disheveled hair and asked nervously, "Had a nightmare? Are you okay?"Remembering the scenes from her dream, tears welled up again. She threw herself into Shane's arms, sobbing softly. She clung tightly to his waist, whimpering like a child. Shane did not know what she had dreamt about but gently patted her back, repeatedly assuring her that he was there.After a while, Haley's emotions gradually calmed down. She lifted her head from Shane's embrace, her eyes and nose red from crying, looking incredibly pitiful. She sniffled and said in a choked voice, "I dreamt that Joe was choking me, trying to kill me."Shane gently caressed her face, his heart achi