"What do you mean? You're not coming home tonight?" Halsey asked.Shaun had to stay at the office to deal with Sierra. "Yeah, I won't be able to come home tonight. You should go to bed early."Halsey pouted a little. "Money isn't everything, and it's not like I plan to stay at home. I can earn money, too, so you don't have to work so hard."Shaun smirked. "Are you trying to say you miss me?"Halsey's voice was sweet. "I want to cuddle with you while I sleep."Hearing her coo like that made Shaun melt. Since Halsey had gotten pregnant, they hadn't been able to share much intimacy, so even the smallest little gesture made him react."I want to cuddle with you and the baby, too," Shaun said, holding the phone, "but there's an emergency at the office tonight. I can't leave."Halsey's smile faded. "Okay…but you have to make sure you get some rest, too.""Alright."They hung up, and Halsey lay on the bed alone. With Shaun not home, the room felt unusually quiet.She didn't want to
Shaun couldn't believe Sierra actually left!He let out a cold laugh.Warren said to him, "Let's head back to the office and deal with this."Shaun nodded. "Let's go."The crowd of reporters still surged forward. "Mr. Lane, any comments? Mr. Lane!"Surrounded by Warren and the men in black, Shaun strode toward the door. "I have nothing to say. Lane Corporation's legal team will handle this."He got into a luxury car outside and sped off.-Back at the company, Martin hurried over. "The news from the club has already been leaked. Everyone knows about your scandal with Sierra!"Warren slammed his hand on the desk. "How did this spread so fast? Shaun, what's really going on between you and that Sierra?"He added sharply, "Don't tell me you actually hooked up with her! Your wedding with Ms. Mallin is coming up, and she's carrying your child. You can't be messing around."Warren used to dislike Halsey, but now, he was firmly on her side.Shaun glanced at him. "Do you think somet
Sierra had just thrown her clothes back on, so her outfit looked messy, her hair disheveled. Being in the same room with Shaun like this was enough to make anyone's imagination run wild.She grabbed the club owner, tears streaming down her face. "Help me! Mr. Lane tried to assault me!"What?The club owner froze. "You're saying Mr. Lane…"Sierra sobbed, her voice cracking. "I brought him the hangover soup, and then he... He started groping me, and he even tore my clothes… I'm so scared! You have to protect me!"The club owner looked at Shaun. "Mr. Lane… What's…"Shaun's expression darkened, stormy and unreadable. "You're saying I tried to assault you?"Sierra trembled. "Mr. Lane, I know you're powerful, and I'm a nobody who you can just crush like an ant. But I have my dignity! You can't just do whatever you want with me!"With that, she bolted from the room.Shaun let out a humorless laugh. Sierra really knew how to make people sick.Just then, Warren rushed in. "Shaun! Wh
The unfamiliar presence instantly put Shaun on alert. He opened his eyes. "What are you doing?" He turned and saw Sierra standing there. "Sierra?"His handsome face instantly hardened, his expression filled with disgust.Sierra looked at him, trying to sound calm. "Yes, it's me."Shaun narrowed his eyes. "How did you even get here?" Then, he sneered. "You didn't follow me here, did you?"Sierra smirked. "Yes, I did follow you."Shaun's face turned icy. "Just spit it out. What exactly do you want?"Sierra smiled seductively and walked up to him in her heels. "I don't want anything. I just saw you weren't feeling well and wanted to help."Shaun shook his head. "That's not necessary. You can leave now."Sierra didn't move. "You know Halsey and I are close friends. I know she's pregnant and can't really take care of you. As her friend, I'm willing to do it for her. And don't worry. I won't let her find out."Shaun stared at her coldly. "Are you done? I told you to leave. If yo
That evening, Shaun and Warren arrived at a private club to meet Kenneth Rogers and discuss a big project.They entered a luxurious private room and got along well. The deal went smoothly, and they signed the contract on the spot. Kenneth smiled. "Now that the contract's signed, how about some entertainment tonight?"Shaun chuckled. "What kind of entertainment do you have in mind?"Kenneth added, "I heard this club is full of beautiful women. How about we set up a card game and invite some ladies to join?"For these company executives, entertainment often meant women. That was their idea of having fun.Shaun smiled faintly. "I've had a little too much to drink, and I'm feeling a bit dizzy. How about Warren joining you instead?"Shaun had never taken part in these kinds of activities. All he wanted tonight was to go home and be with Halsey and the baby.Warren nodded eagerly. "I'll join you, Mr. Rogers. Whatever game you want, I've got it covered. Shaun isn't good at those thin
Shaun and Halsey left, and the other students began to scatter.Sierra was left completely flustered. She tried to stop someone and explain, "Wait, hear me out! It's not what you think…"But the students immediately brushed her off. "You don't need to explain. We've got stuff to do, so we're leaving."No one wanted to listen. Everyone walked away, leaving Sierra behind.She was furious. Her hands balled into fists at her sides, her teeth gritting with anger.Zada lingered nearby, and Sierra quickly grabbed her sleeve. "Don't you think Halsey and Mr. Lane really hate me? Why else would they humiliate me like that?"Zada looked at Sierra carefully, then asked, "That night, you didn't really go into Mr. Lane's room on purpose, right?"Sierra's heart sank. Even Zada was starting to doubt her."What do you mean? Are you doubting me, too? Do you really think I'm that kind of person?"Zada frowned. "I…"Sierra cut her off. "Since even you doubt me, I'm leaving. I know my family's po