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
"Sir, everyone is already here. We're just waiting for you," Dean said. Even through the phone, he could feel the murderous intent.He could not help but shrink his shoulders and quickly added, "If you're busy, I can send them back?"Shane responded with a grunt, "Delay the meeting by an hour." He had to personally take Haley to work. The car accident from some time ago still sent chills down his spine whenever he thought about it. He would never allow such a thing to happen again.Haley came out of the bathroom after washing up and was surprised to find that Shane had not left yet. A hint of astonishment flashed in her eyes as she asked, "Mr. Ford, aren't you going to work?""Waiting for you," Shane replied. He walked into the dressing room, took out a shirt and suit, and began changing right there.As he removed his robe, revealing his broad shoulders and narrow waist, an alluring sensuality filled the air. Before Haley could react, her cheeks were already flushed. She quickly
Shane let out a low chuckle, the vibration of his laughter resonating through his chest. Hearing this, Haley could not help but blush again.Just as she was about to say something, Shane continued, "I'll pick you up after work tonight." He did not give her any chance to refuse, turning and going back into the dressing room. This time he thoughtfully closed the door.Haley was left speechless.After getting dressed, Shane drove Haley to the JY building. As Haley was about to get out of the car, a strong hand grasped her wrist. She turned her head in confusion to see Shane looking at her intently, without saying a word.Haley instantly understood what he wanted. She smiled helplessly and leaned in to give him a soft kiss on the lips. "See you tonight, Mr. Ford."The sweet, soft sensation on his lips erased all the frustration from Shane's eyes. Haley found it amusing and waved to Shane as she exited the car, "Bye, Mr. Ford.""Mm," Shane responded, maintaining his composure. Only af
The meeting room fell silent instantly. Everyone's gaze was drawn to Shane's phone, and they instinctively held their breath. Shane glanced at them, then picked up his phone. Assuming it was just some trivial notification, he did not think much of it. But when he saw the message on the screen, he froze. He stared at the message for a long time, his eyes revealing a deep, unhidden longing.Haley was thinking about him.Clearing his throat, Shane spoke, his mood notably improved, "Let's break for lunch. We'll continue in the afternoon."At his words, everyone could not help but cheer, "Long live Mrs. Ford!" They had been starving for hours. They realized that the only way to soften their boss's mood was through Haley. Many silently prayed for more messages from her, hoping it would keep Shane's temper in check, making their work lives easier.Shane left the meeting room with his phone, heading to the window at the end of the hallway. He called Haley, who answered quickly, her c