"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
After 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
Shane had been in the private room for over half an hour when his phone suddenly rang. He answered the call, and whatever was said on the other end changed his expression instantly."You wait here, I'll be right back," he said after hanging up. Standing up, he grabbed his suit jacket and headed out. "I'll leave first, you guys enjoy your drinks."Seeing him unusually tense, Henry asked, "What's wrong? Why the rush?"Shane's expression was serious. "The butler called me. He said my mom isn't feeling well, so I need to go back and check on her."At the Ford residence, it was currently in a state of chaos.The butler had summoned the family doctor to attend to Mrs. Ford Sr.'s illness. The helpers dared not make a sound, while Evelyn and James stood silently by Mrs. Ford Sr.'s bedside, heads bowed.Entering Mrs. Ford Sr.'s bedroom, Shane saw her lying on the bed, her complexion pale.She looked weak and exhausted, with no trace of color in her face.Seeing Shane return, Mrs. Ford S
When Haley arrived, the atmosphere in Mrs. Ford Sr.'s bedroom was quite somber. Everyone's faces looked grim, especially James and Evelyn. Mrs. Ford Sr.'s eyes lit up as soon as she saw Haley enter. "Haley, come here quickly," she said. Haley obediently approached and let Mrs. Ford Sr. hold her wrist, asking with concern, "Mom, are you feeling better?" Mrs. Ford Sr. waved her hand dismissively. "I'm fine after taking medicine. They're just making a fuss." Haley held Mrs. Ford Sr.'s hand tightly and reprimanded, "Mom, please don't keep things from us in the future. If you're not feeling well, remember to tell Mr. Moore." With Haley's arrival, the atmosphere in the room immediately eased. Evelyn pursed her lips, feeling somewhat resentful. Both were daughters-in-law, yet Mrs. Ford Sr. favored Haley so blatantly. She had given birth to a son for the Ford family, but what had Haley done? Just a vixen who knew how to crawl into bed, what was there to be proud of? Just wait!
Mrs. Ford Sr. continued, "When you were little, you used to cling to Shane, only letting him and your mom hold you. Anyone else who tried to touch you would cry non-stop."Haley's cheeks turned slightly red, feeling somewhat embarrassed. She never imagined she was like that when she was young. She had always thought she had hardly any interaction with Shane.But it turned out that Shane had actually taken care of her when she was just born.Seeing Haley's shy demeanor, Mrs. Ford Sr. could not help but smile.She motioned for Haley to come closer with a wave, signaling her to step nearer, and in a voice only they could hear, she asked, "Haley, how far have you and Shane progressed?"Meeting Mrs. Ford Sr.'s affectionate gaze, Haley's cheeks instantly flushed red, her eyes darting around. "Mom, what are you talking about? I don't understand."Mrs. Ford Sr. gently tousled her hair and chuckled softly, "Getting shy in front of me? Although Shane has a reserved personality, he's a ve
In the end, Haley still did not manage to leave because Shane transformed directly into a clingy spirit, holding onto her and refusing to let go. Wherever Haley went, he stuck to her like glue, as if afraid she would vanish if he blinked. It was the first time Haley had seen Shane like this, both intriguing and a bit amusing.Whenever she mentioned going to accompany Mrs. Ford Sr., he would unhesitatingly seal her lips. There were even several occasions when Haley just opened her mouth, but before she could speak, her lips were sealed shut. After being taught a few lessons, Haley's lips became swollen from his kisses, and she did not dare to say a word.Shane smirked satisfactorily, then took the hairdryer from her hand and took the initiative to blow-dry her hair. Haley felt a bit embarrassed and tried to snatch the hairdryer back, "Mr. Ford, I can do it myself." Shane sidestepped directly, insisting, "Let me do it. From now on, I'll be the one to blow-dry your hair."Henry
When she was in good health before, she did not realize how happy it was to have a younger generation by her side. It was not until this illness that she understood. She became increasingly convinced of how right her decision was to agree to let Haley break off her engagement with James and marry Shane instead. After Haley settled down in the Ford residence, Shane also came back home from work on time every day. This had never happened since Shane moved out of the Ford residence. Everyone in the Ford residence knew that Shane had moved out because Evelyn was causing too much trouble. Evelyn was greedy and had her eyes on the Ford Corporation during the time when Shane was kidnapped and severely injured. Later, when Shane took over the Ford Corporation, she felt resentful and kept making snide remarks. She also constantly complained to Mrs. Ford Sr., accusing Shane of being too ruthless and tarnishing the reputation of the Ford family. On the surface, she claimed to be doing it fo
After receiving Mrs. Ford Sr.'s approval, Evelyn organized a grand party. She rented two floors of the Cloud Court Hotel, inviting many prominent families and celebrities from Jasper City. Due to the short notice, Evelyn was almost working non-stop, although tired, she always wore a smile on her face. After marrying into the Ford family for so many years, this was the first time she had organized such a grand event. Although she had hosted parties before, they were all arranged by the butler. Although this saved a lot of trouble, she always felt uncomfortable, thinking that the butler did not value her parties enough and was deliberately targeting her! If the butler knew what she was thinking, he would definitely shout injustice. Except for Mr. Ford Sr., the Ford family members were all very low-key. Even for Mrs. Ford Sr.'s birthday, they only invited close friends to their home for a meal to show their appreciation. Shane had never hosted a birthday party. He was introverted,