Chapter 171

"You're truly heartless, Hailey. Although your husband gave me money, do you think I'd turn my back on you?"

"Of course, you wouldn't." Hailey tried to give her a smile.

What would she do now to make Kara drop the topic? She really didn't want to talk about it. Even if it bordered her so much, no amount of comfort could possibly work for her in this situation.

But Kara's expression only turned gloomier and Hailey decided to test the waters.

She took her hand and stared into her eyes then asked, "What would you do, Kara? Let's say you have a boss who is overprotective of you. You know he's going to hurt you but you have no power to defend yourself. In fact, he even protects you from others, while he himself is in danger. And in the end, you're going to be at the receiving end."

"The heck?" Kara exclaimed with widened eyes. "Why would I want such a boss, Hailey? I don't care if he'll protect me, shit! I'm even going to kick his butt for putting me into such a miserable position. He sh