Chapter 98

Outside the door, Shane overheard their conversation, a subtle smirk gracing his lips as a glimmer of satisfaction twinkled in his deep and dark eyes.

He pushed the door open and stepped inside.

The two inside turned their gaze towards the door upon hearing it open.

Haley's eyes lit up. "Mr. Ford, you're back?"

Noticing Haley's reliance on him, Shane affectionately ruffled her hair. "Yeah, what were you two talking about?"

Not wanting Shane to hear about the unpleasant matters, Haley shook her head.

"Nothing, Mr. Ford. I wonder if dinner is ready. Let's head down and eat. I'm starving."

Shane shot James a meaningful glance. He then murmured a response to Haley, took her hand and left.

James stood there alone, his back rigid, and goosebumps running down his spine, taking him a while to regain his composure.

The look in Shane's eyes was just too terrifying, as if he could kill him in the next moment, sinister and fierce, sending shivers down one's spine.

Downstairs, as soon as