The car pulled into the underground garage of the city hospital, and Hailey and Nolan stepped out. They had come to visit Nolan's grandfather, who was admitted to the hospital. Hailey had been there once before, and despite not being warmly received by the old man, she remembered the way and offered to push his wheelchair so his assistant could return to the office. Nolan seemed slightly hesitant, but he didn't dismiss her like he had done the other day. Hailey noticed that he was being more lenient with her now, and she could sense a newfound tolerance in him. As they turned towards the hallway leading to the VIP wards, Nolan asked, "How have your lectures been going? Are they stressful?" Hailey looked at him, realizing that he hadn't been around much in the past few days and wasn't aware of how her days were going. She smiled gently and replied, "Although they can be stressful, they're also very interesting. And I made a friend." Nolan appeared surprised but didn't say anything,
Prime Manual City B Max was furious. He swept the files off the table in anger, and they crashed onto the floor. Pulling at his tie in annoyance, he kicked his desk and wore an expression filled with anger. It was clear to anyone that he was not in a state to be approached at that moment. Glancing at the message on his phone screen, Max gritted his teeth as he paced around his study. The content was sent by one of the executive members whom he had approached to create obstacles for Nolan. However, the person had rejected his offer and even advised him to calm down. They were all traitors. They had all promised to stand by him during the selection process. How could they change sides so quickly? And Nolan, that sneaky bastard. He acted as though he had no interest in the position, but when the time came, he snatched everything away from Max, which he had worked so hard for. But what annoyed him the most were those hidden shares. How could he have missed something so important? Nola
When she entered the room, everyone's attention immediately turned towards her. She wore a flashy black and white blouse with an off-shoulder design, paired with a short skirt. It was evident that she belonged to the upper echelons and exuded a sense of class. As she walked in, her gaze quickly scanned the seated individuals before finally resting on Nolan. A wide smile formed on her face as she took a step forward, but just as she was about to sit beside him, she noticed Hailey, who was seated right next to him. A hint of surprise flashed across her face. However, she swiftly adjusted to the situation and took her seat. Upon seeing her, Nathan quickly joked, "So you also found the time to join us today. It's probably going to rain." She smiled in a relaxed manner upon hearing his comment and playfully replied, "Of course, the Almighty of the group is present. How could I miss it?" Nathan snorted in response. "Of course, we all know that Nolan holds a special place in your heart wi
Nolan watched her silently as she dramatized, and when she realized his gaze was fixed on her, a darker hue appeared on her cheeks, as if she were blushing. "Stop looking at me, pretty boy. I won't be seduced by you," she muttered, leaving him speechless and blinking heavily. Nolan didn't know what to say. He had always thought of Hailey as a quiet and focused person. She usually kept to herself in the house, and even though she wasn't confined to her room, she never caused any trouble. However, he hadn't expected a few glasses of wine to make her so drunk. Suddenly, Hailey sat up, causing her waist-length hair to unravel from its curls and fall onto her back. In the process, she accidentally hit her head heavily on the car roof. It produced a loud "PAK" sound, and since Nolan's attention wasn't focused on her at the moment, he couldn't prevent her from getting hurt. His eyes widened, and he quickly turned to her. "Are you okay, Hailey?" he asked, concerned, as he reached out to
Hailey's gaze wandered out to the field as her heart roamed through various thoughts. She absentmindedly twirled a strand of her hair, hoping for the class to end quickly so she could return home. Was it to see Nolan? No, she objected to herself. Perhaps it was to finish up her writing. She tried to convince herself of that, but deep down, she knew she was lying to herself. She wanted to see Nolan so badly that she had pushed aside all her worries about Cassidy and Luke. "Hailey, do you want to come with me?" Tara's voice jolted her back to reality. She turned slowly to face her. "To where?" Hailey raised an eyebrow. She wasn't really curious since she knew it would probably be one of the socialite parties, but she wondered why Tara would invite her in the first place. "My bad. I mean the Raymonds' party. Their first granddaughter got engaged, so they are holding a celebration banquet, and my family got invited," Tara explained, just as Hailey had expected. Hailey nodded slowly. Ta
Still in the Lincoln Mansion. Bernard could be seen seated in his study room, looking quite disturbed. Anyone could tell he was becoming increasingly agitated, his foot tapping up and down, and his mind never staying in one place. He seemed hesitant about some decision. Finally, he mustered up some courage and picked up his cellphone to dial a contact. After the second ring, someone picked up, and Bernard's heart skipped a beat. It was the Rothschild family line. He was unsure whether to call Hailey or put it on hold. What if Nolan picked up again like last time? Fear stained his face as he remembered Nolan's cold, harsh voice, causing him to shiver slightly. Fortunately, a soft, slender voice came from the other end, and his fear began to fade away. This time it was Hailey who picked up. He relaxed in relief. "I sent a package. It contains the transfer of the shares. You should have received them," he said with a poker face. Hailey smiled on the other end and leaned back against t
"Don't you think that was quite rude?" Bernard, who had noticed the scene, walked closer. "Dad, Sister doesn't mean it that way. She must have been tired trying to look after her crippled husband," she added with a hint of sarcasm in her voice. But Hailey didn't seem to be bothered by that; she didn't bother to say a thing but rather tried to focus on the environment. The scene wasn't really different from the one in her past life. A memory scurried in front of her head. She squeezed her forehead. She seemed to have remembered something important that had happened that day. A woman, regardless of her old body, stormed out of nowhere. With rage and anger, her eyes scanned through the whole room. Hailey could easily recognize that it was her grandmother, even though she hadn't met her in this life. The old woman was obviously filled with anger as she approached the Lincolns, ignoring the other people greeting her in the gathering. "Bernard, who had entered my study room? I just fou
Remembering Cassidy's horrible expression suddenly brought a smile to Hailey's lips. Grandmother had no choice but to forget the broken porcelain vase and accept the Rothschild's birthday present. Her face lit up in excitement, and Nolan couldn't help but feel a hint of jealousy. Hailey nibbled on her dinner, smiling endlessly. "Are you that happy?" His steel blue eyes hardened, and his lips thinned in a grim line. Hailey immediately glanced up at his face. Nolan sat across from her at the Rothschild's dining table. He was a bit far from Hailey, but she could clearly hear his voice as if he were closer. "She must have remembered something exciting," Mrs. June chimed in. Nolan contorted with fury. Something exciting? Hailey had never had any exciting moments that could make her genuinely smile. Was it her time at the Bale Orphanage or her boring, pushover life in Lincoln's Mansion? Everything had been so hard and terrible. But suddenly, she felt like better days had come. Seeing No