Later, Hailey asked Travis Blake to tell her who paid the hospital bills for this month. As a result, Travis Blake instructed William to send her pictures of the bills that Denver had signed every month. Upon seeing the photos, Hailey felt a sense of relief. She called her mother. After finishing that, she studied her reflection in the mirror. She looks natural and elegant. She was excited to see the stylist, curious about how he would style her. They had agreed to meet at a cafe in Cityplaza, known for selling luxury products.
The stylist was Spencer Watkins, a flamboyant man who liked to raise his pinky while talking. “Mrs. Stewart, do you remember my voice?” Spencer casually inquired after Sonny had introduced him to Hailey.
Hailey stared at Spencer, slightly confused. Then she remembered that someone had called her some time ago, saying Sonny recommended them.
“Oh, now I remember. You called
“Are you used to living outdoors?” Lilian asked, cradling Hailey’s hand.“More or less.”Hailey then informed the old woman of everything she had done. It all came out naturally. Lilian didn’t even need to ask.Lilian asked another question. “How is your uncle doing?”He’s been quite stable lately. He seemed lively the last time I visited.“That’s good,” Lilian said. “You’ll be starting work on Monday. Work hard and don’t embarrass the Blakes, okay?”“I will,” Hailey obediently replied.“Good, good.” The old woman turned to take out a small box from her drawer and handed it to Hailey. “This is for you, to congratulate you on your new job.”Hailey froze, not daring to accept it. She had received enough before.Despite never having
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 wait
“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