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
As expected, the final showdown for the championship was between Haley and William. The host could not help but remark, "This year, the designers from Birkham have been exceptionally strong, claiming both the champion and runner-up positions."Now, let's reveal the winner of this year's competition—"William lifted his chin, a confident smile spreading across his face. He even took a moment to smooth out the wrinkles in his suit, certain that victory was his.But in the next second, the host announced that the true champion was Haley.William's expression darkened immediately. However, with so many eyes on him, he maintained a veneer of gentlemanly composure and refrained from reacting outwardly.Haley held the trophy and raised an eyebrow at him, her expression brimming with unspoken challenge.William's face turned ashen, and after the award ceremony, he shot Haley a long, hard look before leaving."You just wait. One day, I'll beat you," he muttered.Haley kissed the trophy