Caught off guard by the sight of her fiancé and step-sister in bed together, Haley swiftly dumped the scumbag and hastily tied the knot with her fiancé’s uncle. Initially viewing the marriage as a matter of convenience, she soon found herself showered with affection and assistance from her unexpected husband. Yet, as time passed, his behavior took a peculiar turn... With her back almost giving out from exhaustion, Haley exploded with frustration, "We need to divorce. This marriage is intolerable!" To her astonishment, a shameless proposition followed, "Let's divorce then. Everything will be yours, including me!" Shane Ford, rumored to be worth billions, was renowned for his aloof demeanor and disinterest in romance. However, after marriage, he transformed into a devoted partner, showering Haley with overflowing affection and occasionally displaying irresistibly adorable episodes of jealousy.
View MoreAfter the two women left, Shane still stood at the door without moving. Henry smiled casually and waved at him, "Shane, come in quickly. Are you planning to be guarding the door forever?" Shane frowned disdainfully and ordered in a deep voice, "Change to another private room." Henry raised his eyebrows in confusion, somewhat puzzled. "Isn't this private room fine? Haven't we been drinking here before? Why do we need to change?" Before Shane could respond, Zac stood up first and walked outside. "I agree to change the room." He had endured it for a long time here. As someone with serious cleanliness issues, he could not stand the proximity of those women. But Henry was also childish. The more Zac disliked something, the more Henry seemed to insist on it, as if deliberately opposing him. If it weren't for the important matter he needed to discuss with Henry today, he would have left long ago. Now that Shane was here, he saw no need to tolerate anymore. Watching their backs as
"Back off, I'm married," Shane said firmly.The woman holding the drink paused, her eyes filled with disbelief. There were all kinds here, married or not, they had seen it all. Many men came here for fun behind their wives' backs. These women were trained to know what to say and how to act to please men. So, even if a man was married, he could still be a regular here. Though Nightshade Bar had strict rules, they were not harsh on the women who worked there. They never forced them to sell their bodies to please men, and if the man made unwanted advances, the club would step in to handle it. But if a woman wanted to hook up with some big shot, they would not stop her. However, if it went too far, she'd be dismissed immediately. Still, many women were eager to try. Even though the pay was good here, who would not prefer to latch onto a sugar daddy? Anyone with ambition would not be content to work here honestly. This was a golden opportunity for them. After all, who in Jasper Cit
At the Nightshade Bar, Shane passed through the noisy ground floor lobby and took the elevator straight up to the third floor. This club was owned by Henry, and Shane had shares in it, so their private room had long been reserved. They would choose this place Every time they gathered.Upstairs, the environment was quiet, and privacy was paramount. It was their own turf, so there was no concern about interruptions.After Shane ascended the stairs, he promptly swung open the door to the private room. Upon glimpsing the scene within, he couldn't help but furrow his brows.Henry and Zac were seated on the sofa, indulging in drinks. Henry had a woman on each side, serving him. The two women were provocatively dressed, boasting alluring figures and adorned with heavy makeup. Their gazes filled with haze and allure as their ample bosoms brushed against Henry's body.Henry sat in the middle, holding a tall glass in his fair and slender hand, gently swaying it. The liquor in the glass appea
Unable to resist his curiosity, he tentatively pressed on, "Is it related to Madam?"Shane's handsome face seemed to stiffen for a moment, then he nodded.Dean instantly displayed a knowing expression. He knew it.Other than Madam, who else in this world could make Mr. Ford show such an expression?"Mr. Ford, why not tell me about it? Maybe I can help!" Dean suggested.After a moment of thought, Shane found the suggestion reasonable and decided to voice his doubts, "I want to get a gift for Haley. What do you think would be good?"Dean pondered for a moment before asking, "Does it have any special significance?"Seeing Shane's puzzled expression, he quickly clarified, "Like for a birthday, Valentine's Day, or an anniversary. Couples usually exchange gifts on those occasions."Shane shook his head, "There's no special significance, I just want to give her something, that's all."He had never been one for formalities and had never understood the significance of those holidays. I
Because of the morning kiss, Shane's mood remained pleasantly uplifted throughout the day. Even when his subordinates occasionally misspoke during meetings or filled in data incorrectly on reports, he did not get angry. He even smiled and said to them, "Pay attention next time."He thought he was showing his gentle side, but little did he know that his unusual behavior had put the entire company on edge for the whole day. Everyone in the company, from top to bottom, tiptoed around, afraid to make any mistakes. Even those who usually loved gossiping were now diligently focused on their work, fearing that Shane might be playing possum, waiting for them to drop their guard so he could catch them in the act.Perhaps their anxiety was too obvious because even Shane noticed. He was surprised to find that all the employees in the company today were especially cautious, greeting him quickly before scurrying away.He curiously looked at Dean and asked, "Do I look scary today?"Dean hurr
In fact, there was even a little bit of liking. His kiss and his demeanor seemed somewhat different, but it seemed like this was the most authentic version of him, ingrained in his very being. Those gentle and modest appearances were merely a facade.Haley could not tell how long it had been, but she felt her breath becoming difficult, her lips and tongue tingling slightly, before Shane finally let her go.However, Shane did not immediately get up, his hand still firmly holding her slender waist.Disheveled, his hot breath cascaded over Haley's sensitive neck and behind her ears, sending tingles down her spine like electric currents. Haley could not help but instinctively pull back, attempting to hide, but found herself completely immobile.She moved slightly, only to hear Shane's deep voice, "Don't move."His voice was even hoarser than before, as if he were restraining something.Haley instinctively felt the danger, her body stiffened, and she dared not move.After a long
The next day, Haley woke up to a powerful, impossible-to-ignore gaze. She opened her eyes, turned her head, and found Shane lying on the bed, propped up on his arm, staring at her without blinking.Seeing her awake, Shane's lips curved into a slight smile. "Good morning, girlfriend."His "girlfriend" directly reminded Haley of everything that happened yesterday. For some reason, her cheeks flushed red, and she pursed her rosy lips, glaring at him with a hint of annoyance."Don't call me that randomly! Who said I'm your girlfriend?"Shane grabbed her delicate, fair wrist and raised an eyebrow. "If not 'girlfriend,' then what? Wife?"As he spoke, he deliberately leaned closer, his tone casual but carrying a magnetic laziness. Plus, just waking up, his voice was slightly husky, making him even more enticing.Hearing his teasing words full of smiles, Haley's cheeks blushed uncontrollably once again. She quickly pulled the quilt over her face, covering it tightly, and muttered softly,
James was frightened and quickly released Xena's hand, walking up to Evelyn."Mom, please don't get yourself worked up."Evelyn shook off James's hand, pouting stubbornly. "Don't touch me. Just go with that little vixen. You don't care if I live or die anyway."James sighed helplessly and apologized to Evelyn, "Mom, I'm sorry."Evelyn took the water brought by the helper and swallowed a blood pressure pill, calming down slightly. She said to James, "It's either her or me. You choose.""Mom, are you trying to put me in a tough spot?" James was caught in a dilemma, not knowing what to do. One was his own biological mother who loved and cared for him, and the other was a woman who had suffered a lot to be with him. Whichever he gave up, he would be devastated.He sought help from his grandmother, who had been silent all along. "Grandma, please talk to Mom."Mrs. Ford Sr. watched the scene coldly and said in a chilly tone, "I can't persuade her. This is your family's affair. You sho
Upon hearing that James had brought Xena to the Ford family, Evelyn could not sit still. She hurried over, her anger boiling inside her, almost ready to burst out. Seeing Evelyn's furious appearance, Xena shrank back into James's embrace, frightened. James quickly hugged her, shielding her, and frowned at Evelyn. "Mom, it's me who brought Xena home. It's not her fault.""And now you're defending her? Who am I doing this for?" Evelyn could not believe it. Why would her son fall for Xena as if he were enchanted? A woman would understand another woman best, and Evelyn could tell at a glance that Xena was not as innocent and kind as she appeared. On the contrary, she was a cunning woman, even skilled at appearing weak in front of men to win their sympathy. This was the type of woman Evelyn had always looked down upon. But unfortunately, her beloved son had fallen for her. James remained silent, but he kept Xena protected in his embrace, making his stance clear. Unable to do anyt
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