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
Haley gave Emma a longer look. On the surface, her words seemed harmless, but they were actually insinuating that Haley might be Yvonne's illegitimate daughter from an affair. It was also a subtle warning that Haley's resemblance to Yvonne was the only reason Charles took a liking to her, but that did not mean she could rise too quickly.What Emma did not know was that Haley did not care at all about her insinuations. She was thrilled to be told she looked like her mother. A sweet, soft smile appeared on her delicate face, and her eyes curved with joy. "Thank you for the compliment."Emma was speechless. Was that a compliment? Did she not understand what was being implied?Her face turned red with frustration, but she could not say anything more in front of Mr. Fisher Sr. and Charles. She had to swallow her anger.Charles and Yvonne frowned, clearly displeased. It was their daughter's first visit, and she was already being met with snide remarks. As parents, they could no
Haley had no idea that, in Charles's heart, she had already become a precious little girl in need of protection. She sat obediently next to Mr. Fisher Sr., listening as he introduced her to everyone. "Let me formally introduce you. This is Haley, the daughter Charles and Yvonne recently adopted. From now on, she will be the eldest daughter of the Fisher family."And as for the other person, I don't need to say much. This is Shane Ford, head of the Ford family in Jasper City and CEO of the Ford Corporation. I'm sure you've heard of him."The crowd looked at Haley and Shane with mixed expressions. Rachel, displeased, muttered under her breath, "They couldn't have kids of their own, so they just find an outsider to compete for the family assets?"Charles's expression darkened instantly, but before he could respond, Haley beat him to it."The majority of the Fisher family's empire was built by my dad. He can give it to whoever he wants. Who are you to interfere? What do you matter?
The dinner featured an array of sumptuous dishes prepared by some of the nation's top chefs. One of the head chefs came from a long line of top-notch chefs who had cooked for royalty, ensuring a meal of the highest caliber.Haley enjoyed the feast, frequently serving food to Mr. Fisher Sr., her parents, and Shane. However, the rest of the family found the meal less enjoyable, as their minds were preoccupied with frustration and jealousy. Previously, with Charles not having any children, the second and third branches of the family had been plotting to have their sons adopted by him. This way, if Charles ever regained his position as the head of the Fisher family, the title would eventually pass to their sons. That would make them the ultimate winners in life!But now, Charles had suddenly acknowledged a daughter from seemingly nowhere, shattering their schemes. Their frustration was palpable.Charles, fully aware of their intentions, chose to maintain the façade of harmony for Mr.
Gaius was just about to speak when he heard Haley's cute yet fierce voice from inside, "None of your business!"Picking up on the hostility in her tone, Gaius raised an eyebrow and asked Ken, "What did you do?"Ken's chest tightened, almost causing him to choke. Haley opened the door slightly, poking her head out to accuse, "Cousin, he harassed me and my friend in public, and even said he wanted to sleep with me!"Her calling him "Cousin" was sweet and clear, with a hint of softness. Gaius immediately felt a surge of responsibility and glared at Ken with a fierce look. "Is what Haley said true?"Ken pressed his lips together in silence, implicitly admitting it. Gaius let out a cold laugh and warned, "Haley is our sister. From now on, control yourself. If you do this again, I won't let you off!"Ken, suppressing his emotions, retorted with defiance, "And what if I don't?"Gaius responded calmly, "If I can't deal with you, I'll have Uncle and Grandpa handle it." No man could tolera
Charles glanced at the mother and son crying on the floor, then turned to Haley, looking her over. "What happened?"Facing his expressionless face, Haley felt a bit guilty. She pointed at Ken and accused, "Dad, a few days ago, this guy harassed me and my friend while we were out shopping. He even said he wanted to sleep with me!"As she spoke, she felt even angrier and gave Ken a hard kick in front of everyone. "You jerk! All you think with is your lower half! I hope this kicks it out of commission! Let's see how you go around bothering young women now!"Hearing this, Charles's expression darkened, looking as if it could kill. His eyes narrowed, and the dangerous glint in them made Ken shudder and swallow nervously."Uncle, let me explain..." Ken started.Charles did not give him a chance to speak. "Take him to the study and have him reflect on his actions," he ordered sternly.Ken's heart sank. The strict family rules of the Fishers made reflecting in the study a severe punishme
Yvonne smiled as she ruffled Haley's hair, her voice gentle, "Be good and go home to sleep. We'll see each other again tomorrow."Yvonne thought to herself, "What do you do when your daughter is so clingy? You spoil her, of course!""Okay," Haley reluctantly lifted her head from Yvonne's shoulder, looking up at her with big, hopeful eyes, "But, Mom, remember to miss me.""Of course, I will."Only then did Haley reluctantly say goodbye to Yvonne. As Haley got out of the car, Charles couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed. His daughter hadn't even pouted or shown any sign of affection towards him. She had thanked him for having her back at the family gathering, but now she seemed to have forgotten about him completely!Just as he was sulking, there was a knock on the driver’s side window. He turned his head to see Haley standing there, flashing a sweet, innocent smile. She looked like a ray of sunshine, warming his heart. When he was about to lower the window to ask what was
The veins on Shane's hand bulged as he struggled to control his surging desire. The kiss seemed to last an eternity, and Haley found herself struggling to breathe. She pushed against Shane's chest, prompting him to finally stop. Resting his forehead against hers, his deep eyes gleamed with a dangerous and intense light.Haley felt a sudden heat from his gaze and instinctively tried to look away. "What...what are you doing?"Her voice, now slightly hoarse from the kiss, sounded even more alluring, making Shane's heart flutter.Shane gazed at her, his Adam's apple moving up and down as he tried to hold back. "Wifey, I want you..."Haley's eyes widened, and she quickly stopped him. "No way! I'm pregnant!"Shane's deep, magnetic voice continued, coaxing her, "Wifey, don't you want me too? Hmm?"The slight upward lilt of his voice carried a teasing note, causing Haley's cheeks to flush even more. She blushed and whispered, "You're making things up. I don't!""Really? I don't believ