Chapter 4

Owen’s gaze locked onto the girl in the corner, piercing and unrelenting

Selena followed his stare, her smile instantly freezing. She quickly shot a look at Eliza, signaling her to act

Eliza, sensing trouble, quickly stepped in. “Owen, that girl just got back from the countryside. She’s really shy, always kept to herself–never met strangers.”

But Own

Owen didn’t seem to care. He simply turned to his assistant, giving him a look that said it all. The assistant immediately understood, bypassing Selena and Eliza and walking straight to Hailey.

He spoke softly but respectfully. “Miss, our boss would like in speak with you.”

“Me?” Hailey raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised. After all, she didn’t even know Owen

“Yes,” the assistant nodded, gesturing for her to follow.

Considering his obvious status, Hailey didn’t want to cause trouble, so she reluctantly walked over to him.

“What’s this about?” Hailey asked, meeting his gaze head–on

Up close, Owen’s features were even more striking–cool, almost otherworldly, with skin as pale as marble. He had that kind. of beauty that could make anyone second–guess their own feelings.

Meanwhile, Owen studied her just as closely.

Hailey, still wearing yesterday’s clothes, had her long, flawless legs on full display, and they were hard to miss.

Owen’s eyes lingered on them a moment too long, and Hailey thought to herself, ‘What the hell is this guy’s deal? Why the hell is he staring at my legs like that?

“What’s your name?” Owen’s voice broke the silence, and his eyes shifted to her face.

Selena’s heart sank. That little bitch is already making moves on Owen!”

“Owen, this is my sister, Hailey Dalton.” Selena quickly interjected. “She’s already engaged.”

Hailey raised an eyebrow, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “Engaged News to me.”

“Yeah, you didn’t know?” Selena grinned with fake sweetness. “Mom and Dad are setting you up with a really great guy. Once you marry him, you’ll be living the good life.”

arms lazily, clearly unimpressed. “So

Selena said, playing the innocent act, though her eyes

stolen enough already, haven’t you?”

smile faltered. “What do you mean by

“Oh, nothing. But you know exactly what I’m talking about. You’ve got plenty of dirty little

Hailey’s words. But with Owen standing there, she couldn’t afford to

sure know how to joke around, don’t you?” Selena forced a laugh, trying to maintain

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his in

promptly opened the car door for

full of fake sweetness. “Owen, are you grang

bega rambling like a broken

kept

not Bring her

pan

unsure whether Owen meant

wisely tuned to Hailey, Miss Dalton, please get in

Please

in Owen’s cart

little annoyed. What the hell is this guy playing at? Why does he keep trying to pull me

hand shot from the back seat, grabbing her waist and yanking her into the car without warning

get the hell out Selena screamed, her face twisted in fury as she

Seriously? You think I

the front seat, and the car took off,

awkwardly sitting on a

uncomfortable with how in control

her request, Owen eased his grip

glaring at him. “What the hell

icy gaze rested

was absolutely stunning–fair skin, eyes that seemed to

yet totally captivating. Her hair was loosely tied into a ponytail, giving her an innocent

his deep

snorted in laughter, rolling her eyes

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