So, whether she had a father or not did not really matter much to her. Shane silently sighed and said, "Alright, stop thinking about it. I'll handle this."No matter what it took, he was determined to help Haley get what she wanted....In the luxury hotel suite, Charles lounged on the sofa, a cigarette in one hand and the other casually draped over the back of the sofa, exuding a mix of coldness and nonchalance.After the bodyguards finished reporting the day’s events, he looked up lazily. "So, what you’re telling me is that not only were you discovered while following them, but you were also forced to delete the photos?"The bodyguards kept their heads low, not daring to look up.Charles let out a cold laugh, his deep voice carrying a hint of cruelty. "Then what’s the point of you coming back?"The two bodyguards immediately apologized, "We're sorry, sir. We failed in our duties and are willing to accept any punishment."Charles waved a hand dismissively. "Forget it, just d
Over the next few days, Shane kept Haley at home while he went out on mysterious errands. Bored and restless, Haley asked Zac for a laptop.After binge-watching some shows, she logged into a video conference at the scheduled time to hear her subordinates' reports. Despite her absence, the company departments continued to operate smoothly. None of the employees dared to disturb her unless it was something truly important.Seeing Haley’s rosy face on the screen, many employees couldn’t help but feel envious. When would they get a chance to travel like their boss?Noticing their glum expressions, Haley asked, "What's wrong? Is something going on at the company?"Everyone quickly shook their heads. "No, no, absolutely not!""It's just that we have too many orders lately, and the small-scale suppliers we partnered with can't keep up with the demand."Haley pondered for a moment before instructing, "Layla, compile a list of reputable suppliers in Jasper City and send it to my email."
After saying that, she slammed the laptop shut with a loud "bang."In the JY conference room, everyone stared at the now black screen, exchanging bewildered glances. They knew Shane and Haley were close, but they never imagined it was to this extent. Finally, everyone left the conference room with mixed feelings, having just witnessed an unexpected display of affection.Back in the capital, Haley glared at Shane, her cheeks burning with embarrassment. "This is all your fault! My image is completely ruined!" she exclaimed.Shane chuckled, pulling her into his arms. "Alright, alright, don't be mad. Let them see. They wouldn’t dare say anything."Haley was still fuming, pushing his hand away and turning her back to him. Shane patiently coaxed her, "Haley, my dear, how about you get back at me during my next meeting?"Haley snapped, "Shane! Don't bring this up again!""Okay, okay, I won’t mention it," Shane sighed, a hint of amusement in his eyes. His Haley was still so easily fl
"Ah!"Haley gasped as she rubbed her head, which was sore from the impact. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw a car speed past them. Through the closed window, she heard a low, threatening voice."Get out of the capital, or next time, it won't be this simple!"With that, the car sped off, its driver exuding arrogance. The driver slammed the steering wheel in frustration, cursing, "Bastard! If you’ve got guts, don’t run!"However, within moments, the car had disappeared from sight, leaving no trace. He glared angrily for a while before turning to Haley. "Madam, are you alright? Are you hurt? Should we go to the hospital?""No need, I'm fine. Who was that?" Haley asked. It was clear that the crash had been deliberate, given the taunting words left behind. Leave the capital? Not many people knew they were in the capital. Who was so eager to get rid of her?She rubbed her sore forehead and instructed the driver, "Can the car still run? We're running late."Before coming
Seeing the worry in Zac's eyes, Haley moved closer and reassured him with a smile, "There was a little incident, but as you can see, I'm perfectly fine."Zac opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end, he remained silent. "Never mind, you should go rest. I'll go find Shane and bring him back."With that, he stood up and left the villa in a hurry. Haley frowned slightly, watching his hurried steps. Was Zac hiding something from her? Why did he look like he had more to say but didn't?Not dwelling on it, she took the painting upstairs. Even though the car accident was not serious, her head still hurt a bit. She had been holding it together while chatting with Gaius, not wanting to disappoint him.Back in her room, Haley placed the painting carefully and lay down on the bed. She soon fell asleep....Meanwhile, Shane arrived at a hotel owned by the Fisher family and went straight to the top-floor suite. Guards were stationed outside the door. Seeing Shane, they
Charles sneered, "I thought Mr. Ford was a sensible man, but it seems I was mistaken."He straightened up slowly, extinguishing his cigarette with an air of cold authority. An ordinary person would have been intimidated by his presence, but Shane stood his ground, unfazed.The two men, both radiating a formidable aura, stared each other down in silent confrontation. After a while, Charles broke into a smile. "I knew I wasn't wrong about you. You're the first person to stand before me and speak so boldly without backing down."Shane's expression remained unchanged, a faint, mocking smile playing on his lips. "Oh? Should I feel honored?"Charles did not answer directly but said, "I understand your purpose for coming to the capital with Haley. But I'm telling you, you're looking in the wrong place. You should leave."Shane was about to respond when a familiar, clear voice rang out from the doorway. "Looking in the wrong place? Is that so? Then why is Mr. Fisher so eager to send us aw
Shane stepped forward protectively, positioning himself between Haley and Charles. "Mr. Fisher, I apologize for this mess. I'll transfer you the money for the damages right away. Consider it a purchase."But Haley was not done. She walked over to the coffee table and began smashing the cups one by one. The bodyguards outside could hear the commotion and were visibly anxious, yet they dared not enter.The racket finally disturbed someone resting upstairs. Yvonne, draped in a light robe, descended the stairs with concern etched on her face. "Charles, what's going on down here? Why all the noise?"Charles’s breath caught for a moment. He rushed over, gently taking Yvonne’s hand and guiding her down the stairs. His voice softened to a tone Shane and Haley had never heard before. "Yvonne, you should be resting. Don't worry about this. Go back upstairs and take care of yourself."Haley and Shane exchanged a look of surprise, stunned by this side of Charles.Yvonne waved off his concern
Charles quickly looked at Yvonne, only to see her staring at him with disapproval. "Charles, you're too old to be bullying the younger generation.""I didn't..." Charles felt helpless, casting another glare at Haley. This clever girl was as cunning as her scoundrel father.Haley, feeling her mother support her, felt a rush of warmth. "Thank you, Mo... Mrs. Fisher, you're so kind to me."Haley clung to Yvonne's arm, her voice sweet and endearing. Yvonne felt her heart melt. How could a girl be so obedient and adorable? If she had a daughter, she would probably be just like Haley, sweet and lovable. Unfortunately, her health had always been poor, preventing her from having children.With this thought, Yvonne's gaze toward Haley became even more tender. The more Yvonne's kindness showed, the angrier Charles became inside."Yvonne, don't be fooled by her. This girl isn't as innocent as she looks. There are many people who look alike in this world. What fate? They just want to make a