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Haley was busy handling documents in her office while delegating tasks to her subordinates. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. Layla poked her head in, her face showing clear signs of anxiety and confusion.Haley looked at her, slightly frowning. "What's going on?"Layla slowly opened the door wider, revealing a tall, lean figure behind her. "Mr. James Ford insisted on seeing you. I tried to stop him, but he wouldn't listen."Haley's gaze fell on James, pausing briefly before she spoke to Layla. "You can go back to your work now. Remember to notify the design department to bring me the sketches I requested.""Right away!" Layla quickly left, although she would have preferred to stay and eavesdrop, work took priority.Once Layla and another subordinate left, Haley glanced at James, her voice indifferent. "What do you want?"Her eyes were calm, almost as if she were looking at a stranger. The past grievances had largely faded, and to her, James was just someone she used to kn

Steven's gaze fell on the hand tightly clutching his pant leg, and he frowned slightly. Ignoring Evelyn's pleas, he shook off her hand and sat down on a nearby sofa. Despite his gaunt frame, he exuded an innate elegance, a stark contrast to the disheveled, almost skeletal Evelyn. It was as if they belonged to entirely different worlds.He began to speak, his eyes drifting as if lost in memory. "Do you remember when we first met? Your cheeks would always turn red whenever you saw me. I thought, 'What an interesting girl.'"Evelyn's eyelashes fluttered at his words, involuntarily recalling her younger self. From the first time she met Steven, she knew he was different. She had made up her mind to win him over, to marry into wealth and become the envied wife of a rich man. But how could someone like him, who had seen countless women, ever choose her? To achieve her goal, she had resorted to underhanded methods.Steven continued, "I never loved you, but since I married you, I fulfil

Shane's eyes flickered slightly as his fingers grasped the back of her head, leaning in for a kiss. Just as his lips were about to meet Haley's soft lips, a sudden exclamation interrupted them. "Hey! You two, could you maybe consider other people's feelings while you're flaunting your love?"Rachel covered her eyes with her hand, but not without throwing in her complaint.Shane paused, his movements halting as he turned to look at Rachel, his eyes now cold. "What are you doing here?"Haley blinked and explained, "Zac has work tonight and won't be home, and she was scared to stay alone, so I brought her here."Afraid that Shane might kick her out, Rachel quickly assured him, "I’ll just stay for one night, just one night, Mr. Ford. I promise I won’t cause any trouble. Please…"Shane shifted his gaze back to Haley. "Fine, but stay in your room tonight and don’t wander around."Rachel looked puzzled. "Why?"Haley immediately understood the implication behind Shane's words, her fac

"What did you say?" Haley shot up from the sofa, her eyes filled with shock and disbelief.James closed his eyes tightly, then slowly lifted his head, tears glistening in the corners. "I'm sorry. I was too arrogant before. I only helped you once, and that was before Xena even joined your family."So every time Haley mentioned wanting to thank him, wanting to repay him, he assumed it was for that one time. At first, he found it amusing, thinking Haley was foolish for being so grateful over a small favor. Later, he started to enjoy the benefits that Haley's gratitude brought him. He got used to it, taking it all for granted. When he grew bored, he discarded her without a second thought.Back then, he never thought he was doing anything wrong. After all, he never asked Haley to be good to him. It was all her own doing, her own initiative. When he got bored, he carelessly cast her aside. It was only later that he realized he had stolen everything that rightfully belonged to some

Shane smiled, gently ruffling Haley's hair, and led her to the bed, holding her hand as if afraid she might run away. His anxious demeanor made Haley chuckle."Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere."Shane, however, held her shoulders and had her sit on the edge of the bed while he slowly knelt down to be at eye level with her."Haley, about this... I didn't deliberately hide it from you. When you had the fever and lost your memory, I wasn't in great shape either. I was in the hospital, unconscious for a long time."Haley's eyes widened in surprise, followed by a wave of concern. Seeing the worry in her eyes, Shane felt a warmth spread through his heart and he shook his head with a comforting smile. "It's all in the past. Don't worry."He continued, "When I woke up, I found out that my engagement had been transferred to James. I rushed to find you, but what I saw was you clinging to James."At that moment, even though he didn't understand love, Shane's heart shattered. He went ho