Chapter 12
After the banquet, Owen personally drove Hailey home.
Selena watched the man, who usually didn’t even spare her a glance, show meticulous care for Hailey, biting her lip fiercely out of anger.
“Selena, will Mother really marry me off to the Blackwell family?” Eliza asked worriedly beside her.
Selena, fuming, snapped back impatiently, “How would I know? None of my business, and then she left.
Eliza clenched her fists, glared at Selena’s back, and spat on the ground fiercely.
As soon as she got in the car, Hailey felt the cold aura of the man beside her envelop her whole body.
She frowned slightly, moved a bit away, and said to Owen, “Thanks today.”
Owen looked at her with his beautiful, finely shaped eyes. The corners of his eyes were slightly upturned, revealing a breathtaking smile. “You’re welcome. After all, you’re my woman.”
His deep voice, like a cello, floated by her ear, making Hailey blush unexpectedly.
She swallowed hard, shifted her gaze to the window, and distracted herself with another topic. “If you need me to do anything, just say it.”
Owen thought for two seconds before replying, “Next Friday’s my grandma’s birthday. I need your help.”
Then, he added, “She’s getting on in years and has been hoping I’d get someone to take care of me soon.”
“Alright, got it.” Hailey nodded.
“Do you know Lincoln Hurley?” Owen suddenly asked.
“No, I don’t.” Hailey’s eyes flickered.
Owen lowered his head and curved his lips slightly, remaining silent.
‘She’s not being honest,” he said inwardly.
The car fell silent all the way until it stopped at the Dalton family’s villa.
Hailey thanked him and got out of the car.
Owen sat in the car, his gaze falling on the slender figure of the girl outside, his brows tightening.
“Sir, who’s Lincoln Hurley? the assistant couldn’t help but ask.
Owen seemed to be in a good mood today, explaining patiently. The dress Hailey’s wearing is from Ocean Lily’s new collection. Recently, someone from the Cooper family tried to borrow it but couldn’t. Lincoln Hurley is Ocean Lily’s bos
The Cooper family was also one of the four major clans. The fact that a dress, which even the Cooper family couldn’t borrow, was worn by a young girl who just returned to the Dalton family, couldn’t help but raise suspicions.
‘Looks like the little girl was hiding something deep, Owen sneered inwardly.
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Chapter 12
As soon as Hailey got home, she was stopped by Aiden, who had already arrived home.
“Hey, kiddo, when did you start hanging with the head of the Calhoun family? Why didn’t you tell your old man? If I knew this, I wouldn’t have set up that marriage for you” Aiden looked at her with a relieved smile.
He orginally wanted Selenia to marry into the Calhoun family, but she didn’t pull her weight. To his surprise, his second daughter, who just came back, would be so capable,
If they could form a marriage alliance with the Calhoun family, they would definitely soar in the future.
“If I wasn’t with Owen, would you have made me marry Christopher? Hailey stood by the stairs, her eyes cold.
Aiden felt guilty under her clear gaze. No doubt about it, he would have,
“Why are we even talking about this? The most important thing now is for you to win Owen’s heart and marry into the Calhoun family.”
Hailey sneered, rolled her eyes, and headed straight upstairs.
“Hey, kiddo, what’s with the attitude? I’m not done talking yet.” Aiden chattered. Even though Hailey was now valuable, Aiden wouldn’t let her disrespect him.
Tve enrolled you in Everton High School. Starting tomorrow, you’ll be in the same class as your two sisters. Get along with them, and if you have any questions, ask Selena. She’s smart and can help you.”
Upon hearing the name “Everton High School, Hailey paused momentarily. But she said nothing and continued upstairs.
Being ignored, Aiden got mad.
Night fell. The room was dark, and Hailey sat alone by the window, the moon outside dim.
Everton High School, where she suffered for almost a year in her past life. And it all started because of…
As she was lost in her thoughts, her phone screen lit up with a ding.
It was an email sent by a person named M.
Soon after, a WhatsApp notification popped up.
M: [Boss, I found the info you wanted.]
Hailey: [Got it.]
She opened the email. It was the accident report and video of her mother’s car crash.
The next day, because of Owen. Aiden was much more tolerant of Hailey. Even though she was rebellious, he didn’t dare say anything.
After breakfast, Selena left early with Eliza, claiming she was about to be late. Aiden went to work early, and Rose didn’t e…… want to see Hailey, so she skipped breakfast
Hailey took her time with breakfast before leaving.
What a beautiful morning. Without those people around, the air felt much cleaner.
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“Miss Dalton Ethan approached her hesitantly. “There’s only one driver, and he’s responsible for driving Selena and Bliza There’s no driver available now…”
“Is there another car?
Ethan hesitated, “Yeah, but it’s rush hour now, so…”
“Troublesome Hailey frowned slightly, took out her phone, and made a call, her voice cool and commanding “Bring your motorcycle over
“My motorcycle?” It was a young boy’s voice, loud and excited. “What do you want? That’s my precious baby
“Cut the crap. I’m about to be late for class. If you make me late, I’ll smash your game console
With that, Hailey hung up the phone directly.
Ethan was left stunned, as he was close enough to hear the boy’s voice from the call. That voice sounded a lot like Joshua, the notorious playboy from the Cooper family, he thought.
Hailey had already walked out the door.
She stood at the entrance of the Midnight Bay villa area, waiting for Joshua to arrive.
Joshua also attended Everton High School, but in the worst class.
As the youngest child of the Cooper family, he was infamous for being mischievous and unruly, caring only about games and motorcycles.
Two minutes later, a black motorcycle stopped in front of Hailey.
The boy on the motorcycle took off his helmet, revealing a rebellious yet strikingly handsome face.
He was undeniably handsome, but his temper was notoriously bad.
He rocked a black leather outfit, his lush, blue–dyed hair gleaming boldly under the sun, his flawless skin catching the light in a flashy way.
“Hailey,” Joshua called out, tossing a little pink helmet to Hailey with a cheeky grin. “Hop on“”
Hailey gave the pink helmet a disdainful look, then stepped up to Joshua. “You, get in the back.”
“What?”
A minute later, a black motorcycle zoomed down the road, the boy in the back wearing a pink helmet, looking extra wild as he shouted, “Whoop. Hailey’s the boss! Faster!”
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