Chapter 106

He saw Lucy on the TV, and the smile vanished from Hayden’s face while he froze.

With a microphone in hand, the reporter said, “Who says being a pick–me isn’t an economy? Hats off to this suspect, as she’s the ultimate pick–me. She’s doing it with such flair, such passion…”

Hayden remained silent.

The three businessmen didn’t bother hiding their distaste. They pushed back their chairs and got up.

Hayden hurriedly tried to salvage the situation. “Gentlemen, please wait…”

The trio glanced at him, their lips curled into a sardonic smile. “Mr. Tate, you’re really something. We could never hope to match your charm.” With that parting shot, they walked out.

Her antics dragged Hayden into the spotlight as a subject of ridicule among the

the glass on

a disaster. Mom’s been arrested! You need to get a lawyer and get her out now!”

night dragged on as Hayden, accompanied by a lawyer, finally managed

in her life she had set

sharp sound of Hayden’s slap echoed in the room. His hand left a vivid red imprint across Lucy’s face, her head snapping to the side from

“You’ve made me a laughingstock! How the hell am I supposed to face anyone in the business world now?

stinging cheek, but she dared not speak. Her humiliation turned

made no move to intervene. In her eyes, Lucy was just a stepmother, not her real mother. “Dad, what do

Carly and said, “Carly, I’ve noticed Mr. Alvarez’s attitude toward Celine has changed. He’s the key to everything. You need to make sure

Lifting her chin proudly, she declared, “Dad, do you think Celine actually believes Adam likes her? She’s delusional. I’ll show her her place

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