Shane closed the car door, walked around to the driver's side, and got in. He started the car and headed to the restaurant. About ten minutes later, the car slowly pulled up to a cozy restaurant. Shane parked the car and turned to Haley. "Hungry? I had Dean pre-order our meal, so it’ll be ready when we get in.""Really?" Haley’s eyes lit up as she quickly unbuckled her seatbelt and got out of the car.Watching her cheerful figure, Shane chuckled and shook his head. She was still a kid at heart, so easily pleased. A meal of shrimp and she had already forgotten all the troubles from earlier. But that was good, he thought. At least he did not have to worry about those people affecting her mood.Shane led Haley to a private room, and as soon as they were seated, the server brought in their food. There was not just spicy garlic shrimp, but also all of Haley’s favorite dishes. There were barbeque ribs, grilled salmon, and red wine-braised beef brisket.Haley’s eyes sparkled at the si
Haley and Shane both looked up toward the source of the voice. They saw William standing just a few steps away, watching them with a relaxed demeanor.Haley frowned slightly. "William? What are you doing here?"William's lips curled into a faint smile, his gaze on Haley filled with deep affection. "Hearing my name from Haley’s lips is different from anyone else."Shane's eyes narrowed, a dangerous glint flashing in his gaze. "You think you can call her that?""So what should I call her? Sister-in-law?" William glanced at Haley before focusing on Shane. Their eyes met, and although no words were exchanged, the tension in the air thickened, ready to explode at any moment.Shane spoke in a low voice, "William, delete the video."William raised an eyebrow, maintaining his calm demeanor. "What if I refuse?""Then you know what I'm capable of.""Then let's see," William challenged, a hint of madness in his eyes. "I want to find out if the head of the Ford family is stronger than
"Miss Haley, is your evasive attitude a sign of guilt?""Could it be that you really cheated on Mr. Ford? That would explain why Mr. Ford hit Mr. William!"This statement drew agreement from many. They eagerly aimed their cameras at Haley, taking pictures with disdain in their eyes. Regardless of the truth, they had already labeled her as unfaithful and promiscuous.Seeing this, Shane quickly pulled Haley into his arms, his sharp gaze radiating deadly intent. "I will get to the bottom of the video's truth and provide an explanation. But until then, if I find anyone spreading false rumors, the Ford Corporation won't let it slide."Tall and imposing, Shane exuded a powerful and icy aura. His deep eyes were like blades of ice, sharp and intimidating, making people afraid to look directly at him. The reporters, initially eager to dig up a big story, all took a step back, intimidated by his presence.One disgruntled reporter muttered under his breath, "Why so afraid of us spreading t
As Haley expected, the incident at the restaurant did not spread. Everyone was too afraid of provoking Shane and causing unnecessary trouble for themselves. Haley quietly turned off her phone, gaining a new appreciation for her husband's reputation in Jasper City.Just then, Sue knocked and entered, holding a folder. She placed it on the desk and said, "Miss Haley, this is the draft from the design department for your review."Haley immediately opened the folder. The design competition was just around the corner, and both she and many of JY's designers were participating. This competition was their first big chance to restore their reputation, so Haley took it very seriously.However, as she looked at the submitted drafts, her expression darkened. Sue noticed and felt uneasy. "Miss Haley, is there something wrong?"Haley took a deep breath, slammed the folder shut, and tossed it back to Sue. "See for yourself."Sue quickly opened the folder and was taken aback by what she sa
Haley appeared before everyone. She sat at the head of the conference table, her indifferent gaze sweeping across the room without saying a word. Her silence made everyone in the room nervous. They exchanged glances, not understanding what was going on.Suddenly, Haley slammed the folder in her hand onto the table with a loud "bang." Everyone jumped, their hearts racing. This... this was the draft they had submitted, wasn't it?Facing Haley's stern expression, they all felt a growing sense of unease. Just then, Haley finally spoke, “Can someone explain to me what this is all about?”Their expressions stiffened, and they exchanged uneasy glances before one of them spoke up, “This… this is the draft we submitted. Is there a problem?”Seeing their stubbornness, Haley's eyes grew even colder. “I'll ask one last time. Is this the result of your efforts for the past half month?”The room fell silent. No one dared to speak.Haley let out a cold laugh. “Since that's the case, con
Sue was momentarily taken aback before teasing Haley, “You’re flaunting your love more openly now, aren't you?”Thinking of Shane, Haley’s expression naturally softened into a tender smile. Her confidence stemmed from knowing Shane’s love was unwavering.A fleeting, unnoticeable emotion crossed Sue’s eyes, and her smile turned a bit bitter. “If only my relationship could be like yours.”Haley was slightly taken aback. “Are you having issues with your boyfriend, Sue?”Realizing what she had just revealed, Sue quickly averted her gaze and shook her head. “It’s nothing, just minor disagreements.”Afraid Haley would press further, Sue hurriedly added, “If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave now.”Without giving Haley a chance to respond, Sue quickly turned and left the office. Haley watched her hasty retreat, her brows furrowing slightly in thought....After work, Haley’s phone rang. It was Shane calling. Seeing his name on the screen, a soft smile curved her lips.In a sw
Shane opened the passenger door and let Haley get in. He then drove her home.After dinner, Haley took her drawing board and headed straight to the room at the end of the hallway. Although everything in the room was over a decade old, it was well-preserved, with no signs of damage. A carpet had been specially laid, and the room was regularly cleaned. So, when Haley closed the door and sat on the floor, it did not feel cold. This room held many childhood memories of her and Shane. Even though some memories were fuzzy, being in this room always calmed her down, no matter how restless she felt. Haley spread out her drawing paper, and inspiration quickly came to her. Her hand gently held the paintbrush, swiftly sketching on the paper. When she focused on something, she always lost track of time. She did not even notice when Shane pushed the door open and stood behind her. Finishing her design sketch, Haley set the paintbrush down and lazily stretched. When she turned around, s
The next morning, Shane woke up to find the space beside him empty. He got out of bed, looked around the room, and finally found Haley on the balcony.She was sitting on the balcony sofa, her head bent down, intently working on her sketches. The morning sunlight poured down, casting a soft glow on her fair face, making her look exceptionally beautiful.Shane walked over and sat beside her without saying a word, just staring at her. Haley was busy revising her sketches when she suddenly felt the sofa sink beside her. A look filled with silent frustration settled on her.She looked up and met Shane's eyes. She smiled brightly, "Good morning, Mr. Ford.""Why are you up so early? Why not sleep a bit more?" Shane asked, noticing the dark circles under her eyes and feeling a pang of heartache.Haley stretched lazily and replied with a smile, "I still haven't finished my sketches. The design competition is in two days, and I don't want anything to go wrong."JY could not afford any setb