When she was in good health before, she did not realize how happy it was to have a younger generation by her side. It was not until this illness that she understood. She became increasingly convinced of how right her decision was to agree to let Haley break off her engagement with James and marry Shane instead. After Haley settled down in the Ford residence, Shane also came back home from work on time every day. This had never happened since Shane moved out of the Ford residence. Everyone in the Ford residence knew that Shane had moved out because Evelyn was causing too much trouble. Evelyn was greedy and had her eyes on the Ford Corporation during the time when Shane was kidnapped and severely injured. Later, when Shane took over the Ford Corporation, she felt resentful and kept making snide remarks. She also constantly complained to Mrs. Ford Sr., accusing Shane of being too ruthless and tarnishing the reputation of the Ford family. On the surface, she claimed to be doing it fo
After receiving Mrs. Ford Sr.'s approval, Evelyn organized a grand party. She rented two floors of the Cloud Court Hotel, inviting many prominent families and celebrities from Jasper City. Due to the short notice, Evelyn was almost working non-stop, although tired, she always wore a smile on her face. After marrying into the Ford family for so many years, this was the first time she had organized such a grand event. Although she had hosted parties before, they were all arranged by the butler. Although this saved a lot of trouble, she always felt uncomfortable, thinking that the butler did not value her parties enough and was deliberately targeting her! If the butler knew what she was thinking, he would definitely shout injustice. Except for Mr. Ford Sr., the Ford family members were all very low-key. Even for Mrs. Ford Sr.'s birthday, they only invited close friends to their home for a meal to show their appreciation. Shane had never hosted a birthday party. He was introverted,
Shane did not pay much attention, sitting on the edge of the bed, he gently held Haley's delicate and fair hand in his palm, playing with it absentmindedly. He casually remarked, "You've already learned everything you need to learn. Going to class again would just be a waste of time."Haley smiled, looking at him. "Mr. Ford, if your previous teachers heard you say that, they would be furious." However, she also felt that since she had already completed all her major courses, there was no need to attend anymore.Shane raised an eyebrow lightly and said, "No, my teachers did not care about me at all back then because I had already taken over the company and was very busy. I only showed up once at the graduation ceremony for the whole semester." For many people, going to school was just a means to find a job. He was already the CEO of a top domestic conglomerate, so going to school or not was no longer so important. Watching him unconsciously display his aristocratic demeanor, H
On the day of Evelyn's party, Shane came home from work early, accompanied by Dean and a makeup artist. As soon as Dean saw Haley, he immediately handed over a box to her. "Madam, this is a formal evening gown specially tailored for you by Mr. Ford. We've enlisted the help of the top international designer."Haley glanced at Shane in surprise. "You had this made for me?"Shane reached out to ruffle her furry little head, lightly nodding with a smile. "Yes, go try it on quickly and see if it fits."Haley nodded and went upstairs with the gift box. The evening gown prepared by Shane was black, with delicate golden sequins embellishing the fabric. The design on the chest was conservative, but it had a waistband design that accentuated her curves perfectly. The gown had a slit design, revealing her fair and slender legs as she walked, sparking imagination.Haley never expected Shane to choose such a gown for her. She usually dressed modestly, mostly in casual clothes, and even when s
When he first saw this gown, he immediately guessed it would suit Haley. However, he did not expect that, once she put it on, it would be so stunning.As Haley approached, Shane's gaze fell on her slender, straight legs, his eyes darkening. Seeing Shane staring at her intently, Haley's cheeks flushed pink once again. Standing in front of Shane, she spoke up, "Mr. Ford, do I look good?"Shane grabbed her fair wrist, then took another step forward, wrapping his arms around her slender, soft waist, and murmured softly, "Hmm." Good.Even better than he had imagined.Watching Haley change into the gown he personally selected, Shane felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction. It was as if he had returned to his childhood when almost all of Haley's clothes were handpicked by him. But somehow, it felt different this time.Back then, he was taking care of his younger sister, but now he's taking care of his wife. It was a completely different experience. But regardless of which it was,
Haley went back to check the mirror and was surprised to find that the lipstick she had just applied had been completely consumed by Shane. She felt torn between anger and annoyance for a moment. Giving Shane a stern look, she retrieved her lipstick, intending to reapply it. However, Shane abruptly seized her hand and returned the lipstick, remarking, "Don't bother, you look good as you are.""But how can I not?" Haley countered. "This gown is all about being sexy, and not wearing lipstick would make the makeup look a bit dull."Shane did not understand makeup. For him, whether or not to wear lipstick made no difference at all. He just said what he thought, which earned him a disdainful eye-roll from his darling wife."You're such a typical guy, of course, you wouldn't get it."Shane awkwardly rubbed his nose and persisted, "Letting you wear this gown is already pushing my limits, so no lipstick."Haley paused for a moment, curious, "Why don't you want me to wear lipstick?""If
Haley originally just wanted Shane to tone it down a bit, but she did not expect him to actually apologize.Feeling a tad guilty all of a sudden, she fluttered her long lashes and murmured, "Hmm, just be more mindful next time."And with that, she wriggled out of Shane's embrace like a slippery fish and headed towards the door.Shane did not catch on at all. At that moment, her lips were subtly upturned, suggesting she was in quite a good mood.Shaking his head in resignation, Shane trailed after her.Dean sat in the car, watching as Haley stepped out of the villa in her evening gown. There was a flicker of surprise in his eyes.This gown had been designed by one of the most renowned international designers, whom he had personally reached out to. So, he had seen the design sketches and the finished product even before Shane did.Back then, he already found the gown beautiful, but now, seeing Haley wearing it, he felt even more confident in his eye for beauty.Haley was simply m
Shane could not resist smiling as he tried to guess what Haley was thinking. Leaning in, he whispered, "You know, as husband and wife, we have this special bond. It's like I can read your mind in a heartbeat."Haley was not buying it. "Then why can't I do the same with you?"Taking Haley's delicate hand, Shane placed it over his heart. His lips curved slightly as he explained, "Maybe it's about feeling it with the heart. So, Haley, to understand my thoughts, you have to reciprocate genuinely with your own."Haley could not help but find Shane's mix of humor and seriousness amusing. Who would have thought that the seemingly reserved CEO had this side to him? If his admirers saw this, they would be stunned, wouldn't they?Seeing Haley finally smile, Shane's deep eyes softened with tenderness. "Now, can you tell me what you were thinking just now?"Haley pursed her lips and admitted, "This gown is too sexy, it's a style I've never tried before, so I'm a bit nervous."Shane was taken