Chapter 482

"I might be home late tonight. There's still a lot to do. Don't wait up for me," Haley said into the phone.

On the other end, there was a brief silence before Shane's low, slightly aggrieved voice replied, "Alright then, just don't drink tonight and come home early."

A sweet smile appeared on Haley's face. "Okay, I know."

After hanging up, Luna teased, "I never would have guessed that the famously cold-hearted Mr. Ford could be like this in private."

Haley's cheeks turned a bit red. "He can be a bit childish sometimes. Sorry you had to see that."

Luna waved her hand dismissively. "Not at all, I find it quite refreshing."

She could not fathom how a man as powerful and aloof as Mr. Ford could be so submissive to one woman. It was almost unbelievable. Luna's eyes held a newfound respect for Haley.

After dinner with Luna, it was past ten at night. Though Haley had only had one glass of wine, her head was already feeling light.

Her pale cheeks were tinged with an unusual flush, and