"Is that so?" Hayes smiled at her. "I can make your life very comfortable. Would you be willing to become my woman?"Mia stared at him in shock. 'This isn't the first time he's asked me such a question. But why...'Hayes approached her. Smoke from his cigarette swirled around his wrist, obscuring his face and making his expression unreadable. He smiled faintly. "People have told you that you have a pretty face, haven't they? Yes, I like your face, and I like your body."Mia instinctively stepped back, but suddenly, there was a hand around her waist. Hayes pulled her forcefully against him."Become my woman, and I can make you the most powerful woman in the McCray family. No more enduring harsh training, no more daily duels with others, no more injuries."Mia shook her head frantically."Hayes, please don't do this."His words frightened her. She had always thought that the McCray family's heir was a man devoid of desires, especially with no interest in women. His sudden words to
Fear was etched deeply on Mia's face.Hayes lifted his hand, his slender fingers gently wiping away the tears from her face. He chuckled softly, his voice as tender as if he were comforting a child. "Why are you crying? Are you that afraid of me? You should know that of all people, I would never harm you. I just want you to be my woman and accompany me, that's all."Mia leaned against his chest, her voice trembling and fragile. She said, "I already have someone I like.""Jensen, right?" Mia did not respond. Hayes suddenly laughed mockingly. "Your devotion to him is quite evident. Do you think he can't see your feelings for him? The reason he hasn't reciprocated is simply that he doesn't like you."It was ironic. The woman he liked was in love with another man, and that man did not even like her.Mia bit her lip gently, a pang of pain shooting through her heart.'Though Hayes's words are cruel, they are true. Jensen doesn't like me. What can I do? Once I fall for someone, I'm stub
Just like them, Jensen was a trainee here. Yet, there was an innate air of nobility about him. The sight of his stern face held an intimidating power. The women dared not speak. Jensen stood beside Mia, casting a faint smile in their direction."Has any of you seen Hayes worry about a woman? Has any of you seen Hayes embrace a woman? Even if she were truly sent away by Hayes, she would still hold a place in his heart. If you want to remain unscathed in the McCray family's backyard, you'd better not provoke her. She's not someone you can afford to mess with."Although the women were reluctant to accept it, they knew Jensen spoke the truth. Of course, they understood Hayes treated this woman differently, but they were jealous and wanted to bully her.Seeing the women still glaring at Mia with resentment, Jensen chuckled and snapped, "Leave, now!"The women gritted their teeth in anger, but they only looked at each other without daring to be arrogant anymore."Hmph, we'll go. What's
Jensen's body stiffened, his expression a mix of emotions as he looked at her. "You..."Mia took a deep breath, choking back tears. "The doctor said I can't have children in this lifetime. Do you... do you despise me for it?"Jensen shook his head instinctively, his voice growing softer. "Don't overthink it. Your health can still be improved."Mia smiled, lowering her eyes."See, you clearly don't like me, yet you still comfort me so gently. You make it so easy for me to misunderstand and to...fall for you," she said, slowly walking toward him."Jensen..." She called his name, her hands resting on his shoulders, "Hayes said that if I became his woman, he'd make me the most powerful woman in the McCray family." Jensen looked at her calmly, not saying a word. Mia smiled sadly. "But I didn't agree. Even if he gave me a hundred chances, I wouldn't agree.""You really are a fool," Jensen murmured.Mia shook her head with a smile. "Yes, I am a fool. I can't be with him while you're in
"Exactly, I think you all should just give up and hope to be reborn as a beautiful woman in your next life."As a few women directed sarcastic and cutting remarks at Mia, a tall, imposing figure suddenly entered the archway, surrounded by a group of bodyguards.Immediately, everyone fell silent. The bodyguards brought a chair forward. Hayes sat down, one leg crossed over the other, casually observing them. His gaze did not specifically rest on anyone. His narrow eyes glanced at the crowd, and a wicked smile played on his lips. Hayes had been handsome since childhood, and the passage of time only added to his allure. Although the women in the training camp were afraid of him, they were also infatuated with his looks. As soon as he arrived, the women could not take their eyes off him.Hayes lit a cigarette, leaned back in the chair, and took a drag. With a nonchalant smile, he said, "I need to go to Linsborough for a business negotiation and want to pick two of you to accompany me. Wh
Just as quickly, it was Mia's turn to compete against her opponents. Like Jensen, her moves were swift, precise, and ruthless, taking down her opponents in no time. Hayes leaned back; his expression dark as he toyed with a lighter in his hand.When Mia knocked down another competitor, he suddenly said with a faint smile, "Enough. Stop."Confused, everyone looked at him. "Hayes, aren't the matches still ongoing?"Hayes sneered at the one who asked. "Tell me, who among you can defeat these two?" His gaze swept over Jensen and Mia.Everyone fell silent, lips pressed together. The competition had gone on for quite some time, but they had all been defeated within just a few moves. Looking at Jensen and Mia, the pair remained composed and poised. Hayes was speaking the truth – they could not defeat these two, even if they could not accept it.Hayes pointed his slender finger at Jensen and Mia. "Well... it'll be you two then."'No matter where Jensen goes, she'll follow, huh? Then I sha
Hayes laughed and patted Kohen's shoulder. "You're still too young and inexperienced; it'd be even more dangerous for you to go. While I'm away, take care of the family and company affairs. I'll find opportunities to train you when I return."Kohen sighed. "Alright."Seeing his disappointed expression, Hayes could not help but tease. "If I were to have an unfortunate accident on this trip, the entire burden of the family would fall on your shoulders, and I'm afraid you wouldn't have a moment to spare."Annoyed by his words, Kohen replied, "You're about to leave, can you not say such ominous things? You're scaring me."Hayes chuckled and shook his head. "Fine, I won't scare you anymore. But you should become stronger too. If I'm no longer around one day, at least you'll be able to protect the family."Kohen rolled his eyes. 'He said he wouldn't scare me, but he keeps saying ominous things!'He shot a glare at his older brother before turning to Jensen and Mia. "Protect your boss,
As he spoke, Kendall stared at Mia with ill intent, making her feel disgusted.Hayes glanced at Mia and smiled at Kendall. "Alright, Kendall, if you keep looking at her like that, you might scare her away.""She wouldn't dare! Hahaha..." Kendall laughed wildly and maliciously.Mia clenched her fists at her sides, resisting the urge to eliminate this man right then and there.Kendall booked them into the best hotel in the city. After dropping them off, he took his leave. Hayes sat in their suite, smoking. Apart from Jensen and Mia in the room, the other bodyguards stood guard outside. Mia's expression soured because of Kendall's behavior, but she did not dare say anything.Jensen looked at Hayes and spoke gravely. "I fear that this collaboration might be a trap."Hayes glanced at him and laughed. "Let's hear it.""From Kendall's tone, it's clear he doesn't respect his grandfather. I suspect Curtis may be under house arrest. This so-called 'collaboration' might be under Kendall's