After finishing the skewers, Shane picked up a skewer of mushrooms. Just as he was about to take a bite, oil splattered onto his suit. A custom-made suit worth millions was ruined in an instant.The air around them seemed to freeze. Haley could see Shane's face darkening with anger. Watching his furrowed brows, she wanted to laugh but managed to hold it back out of respect for his pride.She pulled out a napkin, suppressing a giggle, and said, "Let me clean that for you."Shane shot her a glare and put down the skewer, refusing to eat any more. He was too irritated to continue.Haley was thoroughly satisfied with the meal, but Shane had only eaten one skewer. Feeling a pang of guilt, she took him to a pizza restaurant and ordered a pizza. Luckily, the restaurant was clean and not too crowded. The pizza was tasty, and Shane's mood visibly improved.By the time they got home, it was nearly midnight. They took a quick shower and fell into a deep sleep.The next morning at the office
Stella sneered and shouted, "Haley, stop pretending! Let me tell you, if anything happens to Evelyn, I will never let you off!"Haley stepped closer, frowning. "What do you mean by what you said earlier?""Stop acting!" Stella looked at her with a mocking gaze. "You'd better release Evelyn right now! Or I'll spread the truth about your mom everywhere.""What video?" Haley was puzzled. She had destroyed the photos Zoe had, so what video could there be? Could there be something she didn't know about?Stella mustered all her strength to break free from the security's grip, proudly lifting her chin."Looks like you don't know, huh? No wonder. With such a disgraceful thing, your mom wouldn't have told you."You aren't even Joe's biological daughter. You're just the illegitimate child from your mom's affair."An illegitimate child like you is not worthy of Shane."I can't wait to see how Shane reacts when he finds out. Will he still want you? I doubt it!" Stella laughed hysterica
"Mom, are you doing well over there? Do you miss me?"...Haley stayed in the storage room for a long time, not leaving until the sky outside darkened. When she got home, Shane was still at work. She greeted the butler briefly before heading upstairs. The butler, noticing her low spirits, felt a pang of concern and immediately called Shane.After receiving the call, Shane rushed home without delay."How is she?" he asked.The butler shook her head. "I'm not sure, but she seemed down when she returned. Maybe something went wrong at work."Shane nodded, acknowledging the information before quickly making his way upstairs.Inside the room, Haley was curled up on the sofa. She was staring blankly at the ceiling, her eyes devoid of focus. When Shane entered and saw her like that, he was startled."Haley, are you okay?"Haley snapped out of her daze, her eyes gradually focusing on Shane's concerned face. She shook her head gently. "I'm fine. Just feeling a bit sad all of a sud
Seeing those pictures, tears streamed down Haley's face. If before she had suspicions, now she was certain. Her mother hadn’t consented, she had been forced. And the person behind it all was Evelyn.Haley closed her eyes tightly, a surge of intense hatred boiling within her. Her jaw clenched, and her hands trembled as she held the photos, filled with the urge to tear Evelyn apart. And that man… Even though only his back was visible, making his face unidentifiable, he was also a major culprit in her mother's tragic life.Outside the room, Shane stood with his arms crossed, leaning against the wall, his expression serious as he waited for Haley to come out. Time ticked by, but there was no sound from inside. He frowned, debating whether to go in.He was worried Haley might be spiraling into a dark place or contemplating something drastic. His hand hovered near the door, ready to knock, but he hesitated. Over and over, his anxiety grew.Just as Shane decided to open the door,
Steven clutched the bottle, his sorrow pulling him to a crouch. "Yvonne... she didn't love me. She never loved me. What did Joe have that I didn't? Why did she choose that worthless guy over me?"Yvonne was driven to her death by that bastard Joe. I'll make him pay! "And Evelyn... if she hadn't drugged Yvonne, none of this would have happened. Joe wouldn't have turned on her. It's all that bitch's fault!"No, it's my fault... It's all my fault. If I hadn't loved Yvonne, Evelyn wouldn't have been so jealous and drugged her. It's all because of me..." Steven's voice cracked as he ranted, eyes full of regret.Steven's disheveled state made him unrecognizable from his usual composed and gentlemanly self. Haley watched, her feelings a jumble of confusion. Steven had a hand in the tragedy, but she couldn't fully blame him. It wasn't something he wanted to happen. Even if she wanted to hate him, she didn’t know where to start.She took a deep breath, pushing down the ache in her c
Evelyn never expected Haley's attitude to be so cold. She slowly lifted her eyes, meeting Haley's icy gaze, which felt like a blade piercing her. Evelyn shivered, her voice trembling as she pleaded, "I know I was wrong. I really do. Please, forgive me. I'll do anything to make it right."Haley remained silent, her eyes cast downward and her lips pressed tightly together. Her thoughts were in turmoil, overwhelming her to the point of suffocation. Suddenly, a warm hand gently clasped hers, pulling her back to the present.Haley turned to see Shane's concerned eyes. "Haley, I'm here," he said softly.A wave of warmth spread through her, easing the tension in her body. She managed a small smile for Shane, indicating she was okay."Evelyn, I’ve always believed in 'an eye for an eye.' What you did to my mom... you should experience it yourself," Haley said coldly.She regretted not coming more prepared, thinking she should have brought some of that drug along. Just as the thought cr
Shane's gaze fell on Evelyn's grip on his pants leg, his brows furrowing in disgust."Let go.""No, I won't! If you don't let me go, I won't either!"Shane's patience snapped. He grabbed Evelyn's neck with force. Just as he was about to pour the drug into her mouth, Steven appeared behind him."I'll do it."He snatched the bottle from Shane, grabbed Evelyn's face with one hand, and forced the liquid down her throat. Evelyn's eyes widened in disbelief as she was made to swallow the drug. Steven let her go, shaking his hand as if ridding himself of filth.Evelyn, now free, coughed violently, trying to expel the medicine. However, it had already gone down her throat and settled in her stomach. No amount of struggling could change that.Shane looked at Steven in shock. "Steven?"Steven sighed. "This mess is my doing. I should be the one to clean it up. If there's any karma, it should fall on me, not on you or Haley. It's a way to give Yvonne some peace."He pulled out his phon
After Dean left, only Shane and James were left in the office.James' eyes were red as he stared intently at Shane. Despite the anger and questions directed at him, Shane remained calm. He intertwined his fingers, placing his hands casually on the desk. His voice was steady without a hint of emotion as he spoke, "Who told you your mother's disappearance has anything to do with me?"James sneered, "Do I need someone to tell me? My mom came to see you a few days ago. Everyone at Ford Corporation knows about it. She hasn't come home since."Shane nodded slightly. "I did see your mother, but you should be asking your father about this, not me." With that, he resumed his work.James, filled with frustration, had nowhere to vent his anger. It felt like punching a pillow. Furious, he turned and left the office. Shane watched him go, shaking his head in exasperation before returning to his paperwork....Time quickly passed, and it was now Henry's birthday.Henry was always flamboya