Semua Bab The Heartbreak Prescription: Bab 811 - Bab 820

The receptionist gave Halsey an apologetic smile. "I'm sorry, but our private club has strict rules. We have to follow protocol, so please don't make it difficult for us."Just then, a familiar voice rang out. "Hey, Halsey."Halsey turned and saw Gilbert. He had changed into a casual golf polo and had arrived in his sleek Ferrari.Gilbert looked at her with a smirk. "Are you here to see Mr. Payne? What a coincidence. He invited me to play golf. But it looks like you can't get in. How about you beg me? Maybe I'll be generous and let you inside."Halsey shot him a sharp glare. "Don't get cocky."Gilbert's lips curved into a smug smile. "Oh, I'm cocky alright. It'll only get worse. Just wait and see."His words were a clear threat.At that moment, William's assistant appeared. "Hello, Mr. Greenwood. Please come in. Mr. Payne is waiting."Gilbert grinned. "Great, I'm heading in now." He stepped up beside Halsey. "See? I'm going in. Why don't you ask me nicely?"Halsey snapped, "Ge

Halsey hoped Shaun hadn't forgotten her.Shaun looked at her and said simply, "Yes, I remember you."She let out a relieved breath. "That's great! Let me properly introduce myself—I'm Halsey Mallin.""Hello, Ms. Mallin," Shaun replied, his voice low and cool, unreadable.Halsey couldn't figure out what he was thinking. She had no clue whether he would agree if she asked for a favor.This man was a mystery. He was a rising star in business, yet he still drove a cab. Why?Now, all she could do was try. As long as there was even a glimmer of hope, she wouldn't give up. She couldn't just stand by and watch Gilbert destroy her family."Mr. Lane, the thing is... I have a bit of an awkward request. I want to get in to see Mr. Payne. I heard you're good friends with him. Could you take me in with you?"Shaun didn't say yes or no right away. "Why do you want to see Mr. Payne?""To be honest, my family business, Lincoln Enterprise, is in partnership with Mr. Payne's company. But we've h

"Mr. Payne, I really am Shaun's girlfriend. Don't listen to him," Halsey quickly said. Gilbert sneered. "If you're really his girlfriend, then prove it to me.""How?""Kiss him."Gilbert was insane—he actually wanted her to kiss Shaun right there and then!Halsey glanced at Shaun. His cold, clear eyes met hers. Their gazes locked, and she felt a flicker of awkwardness."What's wrong? Afraid to kiss him? I knew it—you're just pretending to be his girlfriend! Don't think I don't know why you came here. Mr. Payne hates being lied to. If he finds out you're a fraud, he'll throw you out without hesitation!""Who said I'm afraid?" Halsey shot back. "Shaun's my boyfriend. I'll kiss him whenever I want."With that, she rose onto her toes and leaned close to Shaun. In a low voice, she whispered, "I don't have much choice. Can I kiss you?"Shaun caught the scent of her perfume and smiled. "Sure. If we're acting, we might as well go all the way."He agreed.Halsey had been worried he

At that moment, Halsey felt a dark, heavy gaze fall squarely on her face. She looked up and met Gilbert's eyes.He had witnessed every subtle, teasing moment between her and Shaun just now, and he was furious. The contrast between the way she treated him and Shaun only flared his anger even more.Halsey had been feeling a little awkward, but under Gilbert's sharp stare, she refused to back down. She shot him a defiant glare. "It's Shaun's turn to play now. He's not going to lose to you!"Gilbert smirked. "I'll be watching closely."Shaun took the golf club from Gilbert. Halsey cheered him on right where she stood. "Go, Shaun!"Shaun glanced at her, then focused on the hole ahead, club in hand. The next second, he swung, and the ball sailed smoothly right into the hole.Halsey was stunned. She hadn't expected Shaun to be this good. His movements were fluid and precise—more polished, even, than Gilbert's, who had been playing golf since he was a kid. And he looked absolutely cool

Shaun nodded. "Yes."Halsey hesitated. "Maybe we should ask someone to book two rooms for us."She started to step toward the door.But Shaun grabbed her arm and gently pushed her back until she was pressed against the wall."Wh-what are you doing?" she asked, surprised.Shaun propped his hand against the wall, trapping her in his embrace. A playful smile curved his lips. "Aren't we a couple? If you go out and have them book two rooms, and William finds out, then our secret's out. Do you want to get kicked out?"Halsey shook her head quickly. "I don't want to get kicked out! But…doesn't it feel weird for us to shower here?"Shaun grinned. "What's weird about it? Do you want to…take a shower with me?"He emphasized the last few words, making Halsey's eyes widen in shock. "Definitely not!""If you don't want to, then we'll take a shower separately. What's weird about that?" Shaun challenged.Halsey fell silent. He made a good point—there was no reason to feel awkward if they ea