Feeling dejected, Shane suddenly felt a small finger hook around his pinky. He turned to see Haley's eyes sparkling with a smile. She winked at him and mouthed, "I love you most."At that moment, Shane felt as if something had struck his heart. It did not hurt. Instead, it sent a warm, tingling sensation through him. How could his Haley be so wonderful? She always sensed his emotions immediately, even when they were baseless, and she steadfastly reassured him that he was always the most special person in her heart.Moved, Shane grasped Haley's wrist and smiled. Just then, Henry interrupted their moment, tapping his forehead as if he had just remembered something."Oh, I almost forgot to tell you! Jenny and I are getting married. We're planning to register our marriage and have the wedding soon. You all better be there!"Everyone was stunned. "Marriage?""Yes," Henry confirmed, "As Haley once mentioned, Jenny is a girl who lacks a sense of security. I want to give her that
Hearing her name called, Charlotte blinked in confusion, trying to focus on the source of the voice. Her vision blurred, and everything seemed to have double images. The more she tried to see clearly, the more dizzy she felt. "Mr. Zac, you... you’re spinning, it’s making me dizzy," she mumbled, pointing at Zac.Zac sighed, rubbing his forehead, and gently grabbed her arm, leading her to the couch. "How much did you drink?"Charlotte collapsed onto the couch. "I didn’t... didn’t drink much! Just... just a little bit," she said with a silly grin, showing a tiny amount with her fingers.Zac stared at her for a moment and sighed softly. "Well, at least you can still answer questions. You’re not completely out of it.""I’m not drunk, not at all!" Charlotte suddenly stood up and threw herself into Zac's arms.Unprepared, Zac staggered back a couple of steps, his muscles tensing. "What are you doing!"Startled by his shout, Charlotte's eyes quickly filled with tears, her expression pi
Zac leaned over and gently placed Charlotte on the guest room bed. She had her eyes tightly closed, seemingly asleep. Just as Zac was about to straighten up, a pair of arms suddenly wrapped around his neck. Unprepared, he stumbled forward, falling onto the bed with Charlotte. Their breaths mingled, creating a moment of confusion. But Charlotte, the cause of all this, remained sound asleep, showing no signs of waking up. Her fair face, flushed from the alcohol, looked delicate and inviting, stirring emotions in Zac. He froze for a moment, then quickly regained his composure. He pried her arms off and swiftly left the room.Charlotte remained oblivious to everything that had happened.……On the other side of town, Shane and Haley had returned home. Haley leaned against Shane's shoulder, sleeping soundly. Her soft face was tinged with a light blush, looking both adorable and enticing. She resembled a perfectly ripened fruit, exuding an alluring charm that begged to be picke
Haley ignored his excuses and insisted. "I don't care, it's your fault.""Okay, okay, it's my fault. I'm sorry, honey. Will you forgive me?" Shane knew better than to truly anger Haley. In this household, Haley was the top priority. Especially now, carrying their baby, she was the family's hero. Naturally, whatever she said went.Seeing his sincere attitude, Haley finally broke into a satisfied smile and nodded slightly. "Hmm, not bad. Keep it up."Relieved, Shane pulled her back into his arms. Haley nestled her face into his chest and suddenly remembered something. "I need to go to Salterra in a few days for the international fashion competition.""Yeah, I heard about that. I'll go with you.""No need, it’s just a few days. I'll be back before you know it. You don't need to come."Haley did not want him always sacrificing work for her. Besides, it was not anything she could not handle herself. Most importantly, she did not want to become overly reliant on Shane.But Shane's
A few days later, Haley packed her bags, preparing to head abroad for the competition. Shane was right by her side, never leaving her alone. He took the suitcase from her hand, staying close.In his charcoal black suit, Shane looked formidable with his sharp features and intense presence. The employees at JY were so intimidated by his aura that they hardly dared to breathe, fearing even a slight noise might draw his icy gaze. However, their worries were unfounded. Shane's gaze never left Haley and his eyes were filled with unwavering tenderness. Despite his cool exterior, his narrow eyes softened whenever he looked at her, exuding warmth and affection. As for everyone else, they simply did not exist in his world.At the airport, Shane gave his assistant a few instructions. The assistant nodded and disappeared for about ten minutes. When he returned, he addressed the employees, "Our CEO has arranged a private jet for us. Please follow me."The JY employees were stunned, their
Shane's gaze lingered on Haley's soft, petal-like lips. His heart was pounding as a wave of tenderness washed over him. Seeing Haley try to pull away, he instinctively wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her back into his embrace. His lips met hers in a passionate kiss, enveloping her in his powerful presence. Haley's cheeks flushed, and her heart raced uncontrollably.The JY employees, who had been chatting nearby, turned and saw this intimate moment, covering their mouths in excitement."Oh my god! Is this for real? This is like a scene from a romance movie! I'm so jealous!"When the kiss ended, Haley's long lashes fluttered as she opened her eyes. Realizing something was off, she turned her head and noticed the silence. Everyone was staring at them, eyes burning with curiosity and excitement. Haley's breath hitched, and she quickly buried her face in Shane's neck, pinching his waist discreetly.Shane grunted softly in pain but cast a cold glance around. Even without sa
After that flurry of activity, Shane felt an uncontrollable heat coursing through his body, his physical response evident. Seeing that he wanted to continue, Haley quickly stopped him, "No... we're going to be late."Shane paused, his eyes filled with unfulfilled desire. He looked at Haley with a hint of frustration and sighed, "Fine, I'll let you off this time, but I'll make up for it tonight."Haley nodded, smiling, "Alright, alright, whatever you say. But we really need to go now, we're almost late."The last bit of her sleepiness vanished as she hurried to brush her teeth, wash up, and get dressed. Shane had to stay behind for a video conference. Therefore, Haley went with Layla in a car, driven by Dean, who Shane trusted implicitly for his steady and reliable nature.At the competition venue, participants from all over the world had gathered. There were over a hundred from their home country alone. These individuals had been selected through rigorous rounds to reach the fina
Ten judges in total from various countries, scored each entry while the audience also had the chance to vote. The organizers displayed all the designs on the big screen for everyone to see. After a long deliberation, the judges completed their scoring, and the audience finished voting.The host invited all the contestants to the stage to announce the scores. The atmosphere turned quiet with anticipation as everyone waited. Coincidentally, Haley found herself standing next to William.William leaned in and whispered, "Do you think you'll win this time?"Haley shot him a sideways glance, annoyed. "Instead of worrying about others, you should focus on yourself. Whether I win or not, it won't change the fact that JY is stronger than Willow Sky Fashion.""You!" William's expression darkened, his irritation clear. He took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and said coldly, "If I win this championship, Willow Sky Fashion's crisis will naturally be resolved. Let's see what happens."As
Since that day, the number of bodyguards at Violet Grove had multiplied several times, and Shane even had the latest security system installed at home. It was a top-of-the-line model with built-in defense mechanisms. If anyone unfamiliar tried to break in, the alarm would go off instantly. After hearing about how close Evangeline and Nicholas had come to being kidnapped, no one thought these precautions were excessive. In fact, they only wished more could be done."This is just despicable! I can’t believe Xena could be so vicious!""We were too soft on her before. Someone like that is just a waste of air."Shane and Haley remained silent, but their thoughts were the same.Shane reassured everyone, "It’s over. Xena will never have another chance to get out."Hearing this, everyone felt a bit more at ease."By the way, where are Mom and Dad? I don't see them," Haley asked, noticing that her parents were not around, though everyone else had gathered.Zac didn’t say anything but q
Just the thought of what could have happened made Haley’s heart ache unbearably.The nannies stammered for a long time but couldn’t describe the person who had approached them. All they could recall was that the person had been thoroughly covered and that it was a woman.Shane immediately called his assistant, instructing him to investigate as soon as possible.It was past 3 a.m., and Haley still sat at the edge of the bed, unable to close her eyes. Her eyes were red from exhaustion and worry.Shane wrapped his arms around her, whispering words of comfort, "Don’t be afraid, it’s all over now. Everything will be okay."Haley sniffled and nodded. "I know, but I’m still so scared. We were just in time. If we’d been any later…"Shane pressed a kiss to her forehead. "I won’t let anything like this happen again. Trust me."At that moment, Shane's assistant, Dean, walked in, dragging someone who was covered head to toe.The person stumbled, falling to their knees in front of Haley and
Late that night, Shane and Haley finally sent off the last guest. Haley leaned heavily against Shane, exhaustion written all over her face. "Ugh, no one told me getting married would be this tiring. I'm never doing this again."Shane chuckled. "Who else do you plan on marrying besides me?"Haley blinked innocently at him. "Who says you can't marry the same person twice? That's what they do in books and dramas."Shane sighed, wrapping his arm around her shoulders and gently tapping her on the forehead. "You need to cut back on those dramas."Haley giggled, rubbing her forehead. "Hey, they’re useful! I’ve learned a lot from them."Shane raised an eyebrow. "Oh? What did you learn?"A mysterious smile curved on Haley's lips. "Not telling you. You'll find out if you ever make me mad."Seeing that she wasn’t going to spill the secret, Shane let it go. He bent down and suddenly hoisted Haley over his shoulder.Caught off guard, Haley yelped in surprise. "Shane, what are you doing?"
Jenny and Charlotte stayed behind to keep Haley company. Jenny teased her with a grin, "Can you believe we’re all getting married now? Back in college, we used to imagine what our future partners would be like."Haley shot her a sideways glance and retorted, "Not ‘we,’ just you. Bet you never imagined you’d end up with someone who’s nothing like your ideal type, huh?"Back then, Haley was still engaged to James Ford. Though James was far from a good guy, Haley felt obligated to honor her mother’s dying wish and marry him. She didn’t spend much time fantasizing about love. Jenny, on the other hand, practically lived in her romantic daydreams."Oh, so you’re teasing me now?" Jenny’s face flushed for a moment, then she lunged at Haley, pretending to tickle her.Haley dodged, laughing, and soon the two were playfully tussling. Watching from the sidelines, Charlotte couldn’t help but smile along with them.Soon after, the wedding officially began. The venue was packed with guests,
On the fifth of May, the wedding took place as planned.Shane had started preparing the venue two days in advance, meticulously arranging every detail himself. The expansive wedding grounds were filled with romance, from the long red carpet laid out on the lawn to the balloons adding a whimsical touch.Haley donned her wedding dress and let the stylists work their magic, crafting an exquisite look for her. Just then, Shane entered the room, standing behind her with a warm smile."You look absolutely stunning today, Haley. The most beautiful bride in the world," he said, admiration in his voice.Haley turned her head toward him, her face glowing with happiness. "Weren’t you busy greeting the guests? How did you find time to sneak in here?"Ignoring the people around them, Shane bent down and kissed her lightly on the lips. "I stole a little break to come see you," he whispered playfully.At that moment, a teasing voice interrupted them from behind. "You two really can’t stop showi
After what felt like an eternity, Haley was nearly out of breath when Shane finally let her go reluctantly. However, even though his lips had only pulled away slightly, his hands still firmly gripped her waist."Do you like it?" he asked, his deep eyes filled with affection.Haley blinked innocently. "Like what?""Me," Shane replied with a playful grin, his gaze never leaving her face. "Do you like me?"Her cheeks flushed, and her heart raced as she bit her lip and looked up at him. "Why don’t you guess?"Shane chuckled and pulled her onto his lap. "I’d guess... you do."Caught off guard, Haley let out a small yelp and instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck, shooting him a playful glare. "You already knew, so why ask?"Her response only made Shane laugh harder. After a bit more playful banter, he held her close as they leaned back on the couch. Then he brought up their wedding. "I talked with Mom and your parents. We all agreed that our wedding will be held in a month.
Haley had always known how much Shane doted on Evangeline, treating her like the apple of his eye. But she hadn’t expected his protectiveness to reach such an extreme level. She couldn’t help but feel both amused and exasperated at the same time.Gently, she grabbed Shane’s hand and comforted him softly, "Alright, alright, don’t be mad. Hugo is only a month old. He didn’t mean any harm. If anything, it just shows how lovable our Evangeline is."Shane sat on the edge of the bed, the tension in his chest easing slightly, but he still couldn’t shake off all his frustration. In his mind, he made a firm decision that he would do everything in his power to protect his little treasure from now on. No one would be allowed to get too close to her again.From that day on, everyone noticed how Shane’s protectiveness over Evangeline had reached a whole new level. He barely let her out of his sight, as if he needed to be by her side 24/7. Anyone who dared approach her was met with a cold, pier
Jenny couldn't help but laugh. "You haven't seen this little guy when he's awake. He's a real handful. If you did, you'd probably take back all those compliments."When Hugo was awake, he was full of energy, and when he cried, his voice could shake the walls. Jenny looked at Nicholas and Evangeline, who were awake but contentedly sucking on their tiny fists, and said, "These two are so much easier. They’re quiet and calm, the more I look at them, the more I like them."Seeing the twins were awake, Haley quickly leaned over, gently poking their soft, chubby cheeks. "Awake already? You only napped for a little while."Nicholas stared up at Haley with his big eyes, silently taking her in. Evangeline, on the other hand, waved her tiny hand and let out a soft "ah," which nearly melted Henry and Jenny's hearts.Henry knelt beside the crib, unable to tear his eyes away from Evangeline. He playfully reached out to her, and when she giggled at him without fear, he adored her even more. "S
Haley took a small sip, smiling as she saw the eager look in Shane's eyes. "Mmm, it’s good.""Really?" Shane smiled as well, taking another spoonful for himself. He tasted it thoughtfully before nodding. "Yeah, it’s good. The seasoning is just right, and it’s refreshing. Even with the herbs, it’s not bitter at all."He quickly brought another spoonful to Haley’s lips, feeding her until the bowl was nearly empty.Seeing Haley’s good appetite, Shane tidied up the dishes and called Dean. "Tell the restaurant that all the chefs’ salaries are doubled this month."Dean was momentarily stunned but quickly recovered. "Got it. I’ll take care of it right away."As he hung up the phone, Dean couldn’t help but think, "When will it be my turn for a bonus?"As if Shane could read his thoughts, a low voice came through the receiver. "Haley’s pregnancy has been tough, and you’ve worked hard these past few months too. Your year-end bonus will be tripled, and you’ll get extra vacation days. Spend