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
Haley lightly bit Shane's lip, a mischievous glint in her eyes. Shane chuckled, his voice husky. "Doing that... makes me want to kiss you even more."With that, he kissed her deeply, parting her lips and savoring the moment. When the kiss ended, Haley's face was flushed, her eyes misty, making her look even more alluring.Shane gently stroked her cheek with his thumb, smiling. "Did you like that?"Blushing, Haley nodded. She quickly pushed him away and dashed into the bathroom. "I'm going to freshen up. We need to get ready for the dinner at the Fisher family mansion tonight."Recently, Mr. Fisher Sr. had been feeling better and wanted to take this opportunity to formally introduce Haley to the family. Haley initially wanted to suggest waiting a bit longer, but knowing how stubborn Mr. Fisher Sr. could be once he had made up his mind, she relented.For the evening, Haley chose a bright, elegant red dress with a simple yet sophisticated design. Her long hair was curled and dr
A black luxury car drove into the grand estate of the Fisher family. The estate’s architecture and décor exuded a classic European royal style, giving off an air of solemnity and tradition. The car continued for a good ten minutes before finally reaching the main building. A line of helpers stood at attention outside, their expressions respectful and serious.When Haley and Shane got out of the car, they were personally greeted by the butler. Upon seeing Haley’s face, a flicker of surprise crossed his usually composed features, but he quickly masked it, adopting an even more deferential tone. "Miss Haley, Mr. Shane, please come in."Haley nodded politely, holding Shane’s hand as they walked inside. The remaining helpers exchanged puzzled glances and began whispering among themselves."What's going on? Why does she look so much like Mrs. Yvonne?""That girl is stunning, even prettier than a movie star. And the man with her is so handsome. They make such a striking couple.""No wo
Shane glanced down at Haley, raising an eyebrow slightly. Meeting his dark gaze, Haley suddenly felt a bit guilty. She blinked, her eyes clear and innocent as if saying, "Don’t ask me. I don’t know anything too.""Why are you all standing around? Haley, come in and sit. Shane, please, have a seat too," said Mr. Fisher Sr. as he entered, supported by Charles and Yvonne on either side. Though he still looked a bit weary, his good spirits were evident from his expression.Haley greeted sweetly, "Grandpa. Mom. Dad."Mr. Fisher Sr. nodded in satisfaction, waving her over to sit next to him. Under the envious and puzzled gazes of everyone else, Haley took a seat by his side."Grandpa, are you feeling better? Is it really okay for you to be out of the hospital?" Haley asked with concern."I’m much better, Haley, don’t worry," he replied, beaming with joy at his granddaughter’s concern.She was his biological granddaughter! And she’s so sweet and thoughtful! He could not help but cur