LOGINRhett gave a quiet smile. "Is that sufficient for you? You're overly content." Haley raised her head, perplexed. "Is it insufficient? What more is there?” He took her hand tenderly. "Not even near. I'll show you what I mean eventually, but I'm not very good with words." Her chest began to warm up. She experienced the melting of another layer of ice surrounding her heart at that very instant. …. Eleanor pulled open the door at the same moment and saw her father sitting on the couch, looking gloomy. She reflexively recoiled from the oppressive environment. She hesitantly walked over and bowed a little. "Dad, why aren't you asleep yet?" Julius D’Souza raised his head, his eyes penetrating. "Kneel." Without hesitation, Eleanor fell to her knees. "Father, what... what's wrong?" "How dare you ask!" He angrily gestured at her. "Rhett flatly refused you despite your assurances that you could get married to him. You burnt through millions and have nothing to show for your promise to
"I am aware. I am aware that nothing occurred between you. I've already taken care of everything, so don't worry. Simply relax. We'll chat once you're feeling better." The effects of the medicine were still being felt. Haley’s thoughts remained foggy. But she felt instantly at ease when she heard his well-known voice and felt his warm touch on hers. Maybe there was something in the IV to put her to sleep. She soon fell asleep once more. Unconsciously nuzzling Rhett’s fingers, she resembled a stray cat that had survived a storm and eventually found a warm home, her face still bearing remnants of dread. Her lashes quivered like fragile wings even while she slept. Rhett’s brow was still wrinkled. He gave her a gentle pat on the back. He hated Eleanor more and more every time he thought of her. His phone rang at that moment. The screen flashed Eleanor’s name. Rhett’s jaw clenched. He answered in a cautiously neutral tone as he moved into the corridor. "What is it?" Eleanor said in a
With resentment and rage blazing in his eyes, Kieran pulled her in his direction. "You've already slept with Rhett, haven't you?" "That's none of your business!" "You claimed that you would only ever be mine! You claimed that I was your greatest love.” The image of her in the arms of another man was like a knife. Now, all he wanted was to own her, to subjugate her once more out of sheer resentment. Haley used all of her strength to fight him. "You never once thought about what you did, and now you dare to ask me questions? We were destroyed by you! I may choose anybody I wish to be with." "Are you really with him because you love him, or just to get back at me?" "You shouldn't worry about it! He is more deserving of me than you will ever be.” Her look was clear and her words were firm. Kieran felt his chest constrict. With his mind divided between the fire in his veins and the last vestige of conscience he possessed, he knelt down and clutched his heart. He was aware of his
"How wonderful it would have been to go see grandpa with the accomplishments of four years of hard work if you hadn't betrayed me, if there had been no Lydia. “That was the future I dreamed of countless times during those four years. I put up with you because I wanted to show Grandpa that my decision wasn't incorrect, not because you deserved it. Unfortunately, I couldn't have been more wrong." With a thud, Kieran fell to his knees and crawled over to her. "Stop, Haley. I'm to blame. I was avaricious. Now that I've ended up like this, I blame no one but myself." He saw her inflamed eyes when he looked up, tears running down his cheeks. Pain twisted his heart. "Hit me! whether it improves your mood. "I was incensed when I initially learned that you had concealed your identity. Now, though, I don't blame you. You're correct. Status is irrelevant if two people are genuinely in love "Ellie, I regret it so much... I regret losing you so much—" He started smacking himself viciou
Haley had little time to reflect due to the unexpected situation. She was forced to swiftly follow Eleanor. They reached the suite door in an instant. The door was slightly ajar as Eleanor gently pulled it open. Haley heard a faint click behind her as soon as she entered. The door was swiftly secured. Eleanor’s face briefly flashed a triumphant smile. "El, you—" The sound of the lock clicking shut reverberated sharply in the darkness before Haley could finish her statement. Haley felt her heart constrict. She grabbed her phone. "Mm!" she said as a hot hand clamped over her mouth from behind and shoved her firmly against the wall as soon as her fingertips contacted the chilly metal casing. Despite her intense effort, arms held her in place like iron clamps. Her ear was touched by a warm breath. Her heart skipped a beat when she heard that voice. "It's me." The lights were blazing. Even after releasing his hold, Kieran kept her between him and the wall. Ice formed in Haley
Eleanor became jealous. She was unable to let Haley succeed in her romantic and professional endeavors! She stared at Kieran for a long time. She had an idea all of a sudden. She sighed softly and strolled over with a wine glass in hand. "Look at you and Haley now, Kieran. You're completely different." With a raspy voice, Kieran jolted out of his reverie. "I had no idea that she was the heiress to the Kane family. I never believed when you first told me. Four years. She was by my side for four long years without telling me this.” His countenance was complex as he gazed at the glowing Haley in the distance. "All those years... what else did she hide from me?" "There's probably a lot more you don't know." Eleanor had a knowing smile. "The Colin Group was doing well before. It is currently in danger of going bankrupt. Have you not questioned whether there is more to it?” Kieran made a fast turn. "What do you mean?" "I'll give you a clue. The Kane Group supports JC Capital, the bus
Haley’s smile froze as she brought out a full pink princess dress. This outfit was obviously appropriate for Riley in terms of color, size, and style. Haley felt as though someone had squeezed her heart hard. Her heart began to race to its highest point as she locked her gaze on the outfit. "
Kieran took a long breath, suppressing the guilt that was eating away at him, and lay down next Haley."With the company expanding so quickly, work has been hectic. I haven't spent much time here, have I?” He spoke in a soft, quiet voice that sounded almost practiced. "How about we make that right?
Kieran came back by dusk with a dish of plain meals. "Haley," he asked placing it on the bedside table and standing with his back to her for a little before turning around, "did you really push Riley?" His voice was clearly irritated. Haley lowered her gaze. "Yes." His voice became harsher. "
Haley grinned bitterly. With her nails digging into her palms, her speech was hardly audible. "All right. Whatever you say.One thought crystallized in her thoughts with a terrifying clarity. Just few days.Few days. That's all that remains.You want the house? The man? The business? It'll be all y







