Outside, the lights shone brightly, as elegantly dressed ladies with perfumed clothes and beautiful hair gathered upstairs for a lively drinking party. A large group of people enjoyed drinks and games.
However, all this excitement meant nothing to Hailey Stewart. The only couple hosting the engagement ceremony upstairs was her ex-boyfriend and his new fiancée. Hailey, who had initially planned to confront them, was shocked to discover that she couldn’t even enter the banquet hall. How ironic!
Looking at the blue rose a kind stranger had given her in the bathroom, Hailey hesitated to discard it, feeling it would be a waste. With the flower in hand, she left the hotel, which had soured her mood.
As Hailey was about to enter the elevator, she realized she was about to make a mistake. She halted her steps, unsure of what to do next.
A man in black stood in the elevator’s corner. When he noticed the flower in Hailey’s hand, he appeared surprised.
“Are you Mrs. Belle? Our boss has been waiting for you. Why are you here?”
Before Hailey could respond, the man guided her into the elevator, showing her the floor they were heading to.
“You’ve mistaken me for someone else,” Hailey protested, trying to break free from his hold.
“I know you’re Ms. Belle. Do you know where the flower packaging material came from? I suggest you stop resisting. You’ve already received the payment, so adhere to professional ethics,” the man insisted.
Confused and alarmed, Hailey questioned, “What’s going on? Who is Belle? What payment?” A sense of unease settled in her mind.
He led her forcefully into an opulent presidential suite, still unable to free her from his control.
She was resentful because she deliberately wore a short dress and only carried a handbag so that she could enter the banquet hall with no trouble. She didn’t even bring her ID card to prove that she was Hailey and not Belle.
A tall man with an imposing demeanor sat in the magnificent presidential suite. His unique and attractive features made his appearance extraordinary, but his eyes had a slightly chilling effect.
“You took my money, and now you want to back out of the deal? How did your boss train you?” Travis Blake abruptly interrupted, sitting boldly and decisively on the sofa.
After Hailey recovered from her initial shock, she could somewhat understand the current situation. She couldn’t help but find it amusing. The issue revolved around the blue rose he had given her.
The innocent girl from before was targeting her. Hailey couldn’t believe the coincidence and wondered if fate was playing a role. Why not go along with it?
Starting tomorrow, her fate will probably be miserable. Even if she wanted to pursue a clandestine romantic relationship, it would probably be impossible. Unconsciously, she considered the man in front of her.
Among all the handsome men Hailey had seen, this man stood out in every way. She admired how his shirt clung to his slightly bulging body, and his eyes sparkled with a captivating charm. Tomorrow, he would marry a dying person, and she would likely end up a widow for life. Spending a night with such a beautiful man before fate could be considered a blessing.
“Speak,” Travis’s dissatisfaction with Hailey’s silence was clear in his chillingly haughty tone, which resembled ice.
Hailey was not afraid of him. She was not his client, so she did not need to tread so carefully around him.
She lowered her head and smiled softly, saying, “I’m so sorry. This is my first time, and I have no experience.”
With her head lowered and a soft smile, the man’s pupils shrank. She felt as if a current of heat had hit her, sweeping away her composure.
Her voice had become a little hoarse. “Come here,” she said.
Hailey’s heart was in a panic, but she tried to maintain a calm exterior. To appear more sophisticated, she deliberately put on a tantalizing expression as she walked forward. Running a finger over the man’s face, she lightly pinched it and praised, “Your skin is beautiful.”
Travis seethed with anger, a laugh escaping him. This woman appeared innocent and charming, but she was incredibly flirtatious. As expected of a prostitute, she dared to provoke him, but he didn’t quite understand her intentions.
He reached out with his large hands, rugging Hailey down, and used his other hand to pinch her face, his cold eyes locking onto hers. His gaze scanned her figure, confirming his initial impression.
Taken aback, Hailey fell to her knees on the floor, forced to meet the man’s gaze.
Her knees ached slightly in the uncomfortable position. She frowned, wanting to adjust herself, but the man didn’t allow her the chance.
There were no kisses, no gentle caresses, not even a greeting as the man descended.
He abruptly jerked her head and bit her shoulder, leaving distinct teeth marks.
Another surprise threw Hailey off guard. As the pain in her shoulder intensified, she realized she had been bitten and couldn’t help but cry out in pain. Instantly regretting her reaction, she blamed herself for acting impulsively. The man was unhinged!
She wanted to escape but she couldn’t.
Travis had no intention of letting go of the rabbit he had caught, especially since he had already paid enough money for her. His hands were like sturdy pliers, clasping Hailey’s movements despite her protests. As he saw her eyebrows furrowed in pain, her gigantic eyes filled with tears, her pink lips slightly parted, and her fingerprints still visible on her white, tender face, Travis suddenly realized that he had only fueled her excitement further.
“Let me go,” Hailey cried, regretting her decision at that moment. Before the beginning of her miserable life, she had only wanted to indulge herself a little, but she hadn’t expected to suffer the consequences so quickly.
“No!” Despite Hailey’s tears, Travis responded coldly.
He easily lifted her and threw her onto the bed with no gentleness. His tall, imposing figure towered over her like a mountain, preventing her from escaping.
Hailey cried and begged, “Please have mercy on me.”
“Don’t pretend to be innocent. If you dare to enter this business, you already know what will happen.”
“Not me,” Hailey tried to explain, but Travis found her too loud and pressed her down with one hand while stuffing the duvet into her mouth with the other.
Tears welled in Hailey’s eyes as regret overwhelmed her.
When Travis realized it was Hailey’s first time, he paused. Earlier, when she mentioned it was her first time, Travis assumed she meant it was his first time in the business. He didn’t expect it to be her first intimate experience with a man.
He closed his eyes and ignored Hailey’s screams. Having paid for her body, he felt entitled to use it however he pleased, prioritizing his desires. He showed no consideration for the other party’s feelings. From start to finish, he never gave Hailey a gentle kiss. Except for the initial bite, her lips touched no part of her body.
In her last moments, Hailey, gritting her teeth and enduring his treatment, clearly heard him shout another woman’s name.
“You can leave now,” Travis said, his tone icy despite his high body temperature.He had unexpectedly lost control over the woman tonight and shouted a name, which was uncharacteristic of him. However, he wasn’t worried about her spreading the word about the name he had yelled. If she wanted to disturb his peace, she could share it as much as she wanted.Hailey had no intention of staying any longer.“Can I use the bathroom?” She asked.When Travis looked at her, her request that he leave her alone vanished from her lips.“I’ll give you five minutes.”Hailey gritted her teeth, feeling unlucky to be a replacement for someone else. She struggled to make her way to the bathroom, hoping she didn’t look too disheveled.The hot water soothed her body but stung a little.She quickly washed away any traces of the recent events and cleaned the rest of her body upon returning home. If not for the lingering odor and her messy hair, she wouldn’t have stayed a second longer.The late spring night
The second son of the Blake family adopted Calvin Blake. After his abandonment on a snowy day, the matriarch of the Blake family took him in. Currently, he lay down on a hospital bed, pale and thin, his survival dependent solely on the medical instruments by his side.Hailey stood in front of the hospital bed, gazing at the person lying there for a long time, much to the annoyance of her mother-in-law, Rowena Harver.“What’s the point of standing there? If you can’t help, step aside!” Rowena exclaimed.A servant brought a basin of warm water, and Rowena cleaned Calvin’s face and hands. Unable to give birth, Rowena had placed all her hopes in Calvin, despite his current illness.Feeling helpless, Hailey took two steps back to give space to the emaciated Rowena, who was also a pitiful figure.At that moment, Calvin’s hand flashed. Initially unnoticed, he then opened his eyes.Rowena, tearful yet composed, immediately requested the servant call a doctor. She felt the urgency, so she disp
Before reaching the taxi pickup point, a black Bentley sedan passed silently and stopped in front of her. Hailey recognized the black-clad man in the passenger seat as Travis’s bodyguard. The night before, he had grabbed her in the elevator and taken her to Travis.The man opened the backseat door and respectfully said to Hailey, “Young madam, please get in the car.”Hailey hesitated as her eyes met Travis’s once more. Despite the bustling hospital entrance, she didn’t want to attract attention or be part of the gossip. She crouched and lowered her head as she got into the car.Travis’s face remained stiff as he looked ahead in silence, but neither of them spoke.In her heart, Hailey silently cursed him for making her get into the car without explanation. She didn’t understand why he wanted her there.“I’m sorry, could you please stop at the bus stop ahead?” Hailey finally spoke, extending her hand.Hailey recognized the black-clad man in the passenger seat as Travis’s bodyguard, the
Hailey furrowed her brow and quickly grabbed a thick pillow to support Travis’s hand, making it easier to handle. As she gently grabbed Travis’s wrist, two audible gasps filled the room, drawing the attention of Travis’s mother, Thalia. Though the butler’s expression remained stoic, she silently observed the reactions of the two individuals, noting their struggle to maintain composure and their need for reassurance.After carefully applying alcohol to Travis’s wound, Hailey noticed his hand trembling slightly from the irritation. Witnessing Travis’s volatile temperament and the force with which he had hit the car window, Hailey felt a pang of concern. She understood the potential danger if Travis’s anger turned towards her. After a moment of contemplation, she kneeled to tend to Travis’s wound, surprising him and leaving the onlookers, including the butler and servants, in disbelief.The Blake family elders had been aware of Travis’s mild mysophobia since he was young, as well as his
“Even if you beat Aunt Rowena to death, Calvin won’t come back. Don’t let yourself become a laughingstock in the eyes of others," Travis said emotionlessly, which made Rowena feel sad.“Travis, this woman is a bearer of misfortune. You should hurry and get rid of her!” Rowena cried out.Hailey was ecstatic upon hearing this news. It would be wonderful if they kicked you out!Travis’s distant gaze scanned everyone present before he grabbed Hailey by the shoulder and carried her like a chicken in front of Rowena.“This woman has expressed no desire to return to the Blake mansion since the day she left the hospital.” I told her that the rest of her life belongs to the Blake family. Even in death, she will remain a part of the Blake family. I stand by my words."As long as she lived, she was part of the Blake family. Even after her death, her ghost would still be a part of the family.Following three repetitions of this phrase, Rowena let out a terrifying laugh.“Okay, let her stay in the
Hailey looked at the bus stop not far away, then crouched down to look at Travis, who was staring straight ahead in the car. She said calmly, “Thank you for your kindness, but I’ll be fine taking the bus.”When Travis heard this, he turned to give her a sharp look. “Do you want others to think that the Harvey family is mistreating their new lady? She can only use a public bus if she wants to go out?”There was no need to mention Hailey’s status as the new Harvey lady since only the Harveys and Stewarts knew. Hailey also didn’t think there was anything wrong with taking a public bus.However, she could only keep these thoughts to herself and not say anything out loud. Despite her desire to take the bus, she faced accusations of harming the Harvey family’s reputation. If she kept insisting, other people might think she was just putting on a facade.She wasn’t sure if she wanted Travis to know where she was going.As she still hesitated, Travis said, “Get in the car.” His tone revealed h
Luna’s height and body shape differed slightly from Hailey’s, but her appearance was much more refined. She wore a tight and elegant traditional dress, with her hair tied up in a bun. She looked elegant and charming, with well-drawn makeup on her face.Luna gave Hailey a disdainful look. “What do you have that I want? What do you have that I don’t?”Hailey smiled. “In fact, you have everything. Whether it’s a fiancé, fame, fortune, or even a powerful patron, what can I have that can compare to you? But there is one thing you definitely don’t know. The master left a will.”“A will?” Luna’s heart skipped a beat. She and Annie had searched everywhere, but they couldn’t find the deed to the shop. There were collections from previous time periods that Xavier Yates had kept hidden, and they couldn’t locate those either, and all of this was money.“What do you mean? Are you saying you have the master’s will in your hands?”“Why don’t you guess?” Hailey examined Luna’s amused expression and t
Before Hailey could realize what was happening, someone had grabbed her arm and pulled her forward. The person desperately dragged her forward. The person surprised her by pulling her in a sprint for quite a distance before stopping.As they ran, she heard a loud crash.After regaining her footing, she turned around unconsciously. Right where she was, an SUV had hit the sidewalk. The car’s front suffered severe denting.If she had still been there... Hailey couldn’t help but shudder. She didn’t dare to continue that line of thought.“Are you okay?” A soft and seductive voice sounded in her ears.Hailey instinctively turned to look at the person, only to find a handsome, translucent, and youthful face before her. His face appeared to be concerned, and his dark eyes gazed at her. His elegant facial features looked quite dazzling in the sunlight.“Just now... Did you rescue me?” Hailey asked with little thought and confusion.The handsome man smiled. “I wouldn’t call it a rescue. It turn