Yvonne sighed regretfully, "It looks like I can't go. My health is too poor."Seeing the disappointment in her eyes, Charles felt a pang in his heart and quickly pulled her into his arms. "Silly, it's not your fault. Don't blame yourself."Haley added, "Yeah, Mom. I can just visit more often when I have time."Yvonne gently tapped Haley's nose with her finger and shot her a playful glare. Haley immediately burst into laughter. The three of them looked like a perfectly happy family.However, Henry's attention was entirely on the woman next to him. "Why did you come all of a sudden? Have you finished your work?"Jenny could not help rolling her eyes. "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. I'm here for a business trip, not to slack off!"Henry raised an eyebrow in confusion. "A business trip? How come I didn't know about this?"Jenny scoffed, "There are a lot of things you don't know. If you don't believe me, call the office and ask. Everyone there knows I'm o
Yvonne had a light, familiar fragrance that was soothing and comforting. She chuckled softly and gently brushed the stray hair away from Haley's face, her heart filled with warmth. Seeing this, Charles quickly said his goodbyes and left with Yvonne. After they departed, Shane leaned over and picked up the sleeping Haley. Haley, sensing something in her sleep, wriggled a bit and nestled closer into Shane's arms, trying to find the most comfortable position. Shane chuckled softly, carrying her upstairs.Zac instructed the helpers to prepare a room for Jenny, conveniently right across from Henry’s room. Henry was more than satisfied with this arrangement, giving Zac a grateful pat on the shoulder. Zac dodged his hand with a look of disdain and advised, "If you really like her, go after her properly. Acting like this, you'll never win her over."Henry scratched his nose, his smile turning a bit bitter. "You think I don't want to? Jenny has feelings for someone else. If I pursue her
"Ken, did you see that? That chick is really hot..."And that tiny waist, I can barely hold myself back!"Her face is a total knockout too. Why does she seem so familiar?"Ken watched Haley's retreating figure, a gleam in his eyes, a wicked smile playing on his lips. "Let's follow and see."Haley and Jenny were about to find a café to rest when a group of men blocked their path. The men did not look ordinary. Their clothes, though unbranded, were clearly expensive.Haley looked at them and asked, "What do you want?""Damn! Even her voice is so sweet!" cursed Fred Turner, Ken’s closest friend, his eyes blazing with heat.The other men nodded in agreement. Just hearing her soft voice was enough to excite them, let alone thinking about what she would be like in bed. From their vast experience, they could tell this woman was a rare beauty.Ken smacked Fred on the back of the head, cursing, "Watch your mouth. Don’t scare her off."Fred, unfazed by the hit, grinned and said, "You’re
Haley had encountered many men like Ken before. Men who flaunted their status and acted recklessly. They seemed to have only one functioning body part, treating the rest of their existence as irrelevant. This brainless pervert thought he could disrespect Haley?Seeing Jenny step in front of her, Haley felt a warm surge of gratitude and patted her on the arm with a smile. "Jenny, it's okay. He can't touch me."Ken laughed at Haley's bold words. "Your name is Haley? What a beautiful name... Haley..."Hearing him say her name made Haley's skin crawl. She grabbed Jenny's hand and started to walk away.Fred instinctively tried to follow them. "Damn, this bitch really doesn't know what's good for her, daring to embarrass you!"Ken shook his head and stopped him. "Get back here. Don't make a scene."Fred was confused. "Ken, didn't you like that girl? Why are you so calm?"Ken sneered. "As long as she's in the city, she can't escape me. Find out who she is."He did not dare touch Yvonn
In the VIP suite of Nightfall Bar, Ken’s buddies were enjoying the company of scantily clad, sultry women. Ken, however, was not in his usual high spirits, silently downing drinks instead.Fred signaled to the two women beside him. They instantly understood and moved to Ken’s side. One of them boldly sat on his lap, draping her arm around his neck, her voice soft and seductive."Ken, feeling down? Why are you drinking alone?"She took a sip of her drink, then leaned in, trying to kiss him. But just as her lips neared his, Ken's eyes flashed with anger. He forcefully shoved her off him. His cold, piercing gaze was filled with disgust, showing no hint of gentleness."Get lost."The woman hit the floor hard, yelping in pain, her eyes now filled with fear. The lively atmosphere in the suite instantly froze. Ken's friends exchanged confused looks, unsure why he was suddenly so angry.Fred stepped forward, putting an arm around Ken’s neck with a grin. "Come on, Ken, we’re here to have
Before Ken could ask who Shane was, he saw Shane lift his leg and kick him. Ken was sent sprawling to the ground, landing right on the broken glass. Pain shot through his body, and blood stained the floor.Ken's temple throbbed with rage as he scrambled to his feet and threw a punch at Shane. "Who the hell do you think you are? You dare to lay a hand on me? I'll show you what I'm made of!"His punch sliced through the air with vicious intent, but Shane's eyes narrowed, and with another swift kick, Ken's punch lost all its force. This time, the kick landed squarely on Ken's chest. He rolled on the ground, coughing violently, his previous bravado replaced with utter humiliation.Ken spat, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. Wiping it away with the back of his hand, he stared at the crimson stain on his fingers and cursed again. "Damn it! No one in this city has ever dared to challenge me like this!"His eyes burned with fury as he glared at Shane. "Who the hell are you?
Ken's forehead veins bulged, and he gritted his teeth. "Zac, what the hell are you trying to do? Are you insane? You're doing this to me over an outsider!"Zac's expression remained unchanged and there was a hint of mockery in his eyes. "You can't even figure that out? You really are brainless."Ken was momentarily speechless, his gaze turning even more venomous, as if he wanted to tear Zac apart.Ignoring Ken's hateful look, Zac said coldly, "I'll warn you one last time. Haley is off-limits. If you want to live a few more years, keep a low profile and stop causing trouble for the family."With that, he withdrew his hand in disgust and signaled to Shane.Shane twirled the pocket knife in his palm before casually throwing it to the ground."Thud!" The blade grazed Ken's finger before embedding itself in the floor, leaving a small hole. The knife quivered, catching the light with its cold, sharp edge.Ken shuddered and quickly pulled back his hand. He glanced up and met Shane's mo
He removed his suit jacket in disgust and tossed it into the trash. The fabric reeked of Ken’s booze, and he did not want Haley to know he had been out. After taking a shower, Shane changed into a bathrobe and lay back in bed, pulling the sleeping Haley into his arms.In her sleep, Haley sensed the coldness from his body and frowned, shifting away slightly. Shane chuckled softly, his fingers tapping her forehead gently."Ungrateful little thing," he muttered. All of this was for her, after all.He waited until the chill from his body dissipated before pulling her close again. This time, Haley did not resist. Instead, she nestled into his arms, finding a comfortable spot and drifting into a deep sleep. Shane smiled contentedly and closed his eyes.They slept until noon the next day. Haley slowly opened her eyes, stretched lazily, and heard a deep, magnetic voice above her."Awake?"She turned her head and met Shane's deep, soulful gaze. Her eyes crinkled in a smile as she snug