Haley tilted her head to look at him, lips curling slightly. "Really? How beautiful?"Shane lowered his head, resting against Haley's forehead. His voice was deep and husky, carrying an indescribable magnetism. "Beautiful enough that I can't bear to let you go. If it weren't for today's important matters, I promise you wouldn't be getting out of bed."This guy always had such suggestive talk at the ready. Haley's cheeks flushed uncontrollably.Perhaps Shane's gaze was too intense, as if he wanted to melt her. She dared not meet his eyes, fearing she could not hold back either.She tiptoed, leaning in to lightly kiss Shane's lips. It was delicate, with a hint of softness and moisture, tickling Shane's heart like a feather gently scratching him. It was ticklish and tingly.He cleared his throat, using all his strength to resist the urge to deepen the kiss. Just then, there was a knock on the door.The butler urged from outside, "Sir, Madam, breakfast is ready, and Lawyer Cruz has a
Years ago, Lawyer Cruz rose to fame with a high-profile murder case, becoming a legend in the legal world. However, later on, he shifted his focus to corporate law and was not as aggressive as before. What exactly transpired in between, Haley did not know. But she believed that Lawyer Cruz had always been an ambitious individual. Lawyer Cruz smiled but said nothing, though his eyes conveyed an indescribable weariness.In the JY conference room, Joe gathered all the shareholders for the shareholders' meeting. The online controversy had escalated significantly, and all the shareholders were tacitly aware, eager to hear what Joe had to say.As the meeting began, Joe put on a sorrowful expression and bowed in front of all the shareholders. "I'm truly sorry to all the shareholders!" Many shareholders were puzzled and started with pleasantries, "Mr. Carter, what are you talking about? This matter really isn't your fault."With Haley's plagiarism scandal trending at the top of search
The statement caused a stir in the conference room. Shareholders were shocked, exclaiming, "What? Haley still harbors such wild ambitions!" "Mr. Carter, I have to say, cutting ties is the right thing to do! A woman with such devious intentions can't be trusted." "Is our company a bazaar where anyone can come and go as they please?"As everyone expressed their indignation, Joe smirked, about to say something, when suddenly the conference room door was pushed open. "Well, I'd like to see who the deceitful one really is." A crisp, pleasing voice silenced the room, and all eyes turned towards the door. As they recognized the figure standing there, the shareholders gasped in shock. Haley? What was she doing here? Haley stood at the doorway, her gaze sweeping through the conference room with icy indifference, devoid of any warmth. In fact, she had arrived long ago and had been listening at the door for quite some time. Although she had anticipated that Joe would badmouth her
The shareholders exchanged glances, each lost in their own thoughts. Despite being Yvonne's daughter, Haley had rarely been involved in the company in recent years due to Joe's deliberate precautions. As a result, they had never really interacted with Haley and were unfamiliar with her true character. When Joe spoke ill of Haley, they naturally took his side.But upon seeing Haley's appearance, everyone wavered. She resembled Yvonne too much, almost like a carbon copy. It was as if they were seeing Yvonne herself standing before them. Upon hearing Haley's words, everyone checked what was trending on social media, only to discover that the top trending topics were all about her. This level of attention was even more intense than that received by A-list celebrities in the entertainment industry.Of course, much of the credit belonged to Joe. As they clicked through the posts one by one, their brows furrowed involuntarily.Lawyer Cruz, acting on behalf of Haley, issued a statement
Joe choked up, his eyes flickering uncontrollably. "The innocent have nothing to fear. All of this is deliberately framed by Haley to set me up. I have nothing more to say!"Stepping out from behind the lady, Haley's gaze was mocking. "That's not how it works. You accuse me of framing you, so you must provide evidence, right?"Joe glared fiercely at Haley. "You did it on purpose!"Haley raised her eyebrows, nodding gently. "Yes, I did it on purpose. But I can guarantee that everything I say is true. Can you?"Could he? Of course not! No one knew better than him that those so-called plagiarisms and the topics on social media were all bought with money. As for the shares, it was indeed a trap set by him for Haley.Seeing Joe speechless, the shareholders' opinion began to shift gradually."Joe, we originally thought you just lacked ability, but now it seems you're the one rotten to the core!""With you as the president of JY, it's simply embarrassing!""If only Yvonne were here. W
"Shane! It's Shane Ford!""Mr. Ford, what brings you here? This is the meeting room of our company, JY!"Shane stood in front of Haley and glanced lightly at the person who spoke, his lips curling slightly as he spoke, "To pick up my wife. Do you have any objections?"The person met Shane's cold gaze and immediately fell silent. Who would dare to object? Mr. Ford's reputation was not just for show. It was as formidable as the devil himself.Joe stood frozen in place, staring foolishly at Shane, feeling another ominous premonition rising in his heart."Mr. Ford, this is JY's meeting room. Please leave!" Shane was holding Haley's hand. Upon hearing this, he lifted his gaze, a faint smile playing at the corners of his lips."You're mistaken, Mr. Carter. The one who should leave is you."Before Joe could comprehend the true meaning of these words, the noise of footsteps outside the door interrupted. Several police officers in uniforms walked in and said, "Who is Joe Carter?"Jo
However, despite this, their opinions remained unshakeable. Haley had never managed a company before, and they were hesitant to entrust their entire fortunes to a mere inexperienced girl. Facing the shareholders' doubts, Haley remained unfazed. "The shares Joe cheated from me will be retrieved as soon as possible. By then, I will become the largest shareholder of JY, and this is an unchangeable fact."The crowd tensed at her words. Haley's argument was not without merit. According to the company's regulations, after Joe stepped down, no one's shares could surpass hers. But did they really want to hand the company over to Haley? They were unsure, yet they couldn't think of a better alternative.Finally, Declan Wilson, sitting beside Haley, spoke up. "Miss Haley, the future plans you've presented are indeed enticing, but how can we be sure you're not just painting rosy pictures?"A subtle smile played on Haley's lips as she responded, "I've heard that the design department at JY h
He knew very well that his heart beat only for one person. In fact, he had long known that although Haley had a gentle and meek demeanor, she was never content to be a caged bird. She had a pair of beautiful wings, always ready to soar high into the sky.As Haley confidently addressed the shareholders, saying, "Given all the online buzz lately, I'm confident that many will remember our JY's name. Once word spreads, won't we attract top-notch designers?"The shareholders exchanged glances, their hearts beginning to waver. With years of experience in the business world, they were known for their shrewdness. They consistently prioritized tangible gains, firmly convinced that only what they could hold was genuinely theirs.But at this moment, hearing Haley's words, everyone could not help but feel a surge of excitement, as if what they had been hoping for would soon come true. Of course, there were still a few scattered shareholders who remained skeptical of Haley's reliability. But