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.”

unimpressed. “So why don’t you marry him instead?”

the innocent act, though her eyes

smirked. “Oh, but you’ve stolen enough already,

do you mean by that?”

what I’m talking about. You’ve got plenty of dirty little

froze, clearly rattled by Hailey’s words. But with Owen

Selena forced a laugh,

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get in Owen’s cart Eliza shouted in disbelief.

raised an eyebrow, a little annoyed. What the hell is this guy playing at? Why does he keep

large hand shot from the back seat, grabbing her waist

out Selena screamed, her face twisted

rolled her eyes. Seriously? You think I want

the front seat, and the car took off, leaving the two

go? Hailey found herself awkwardly sitting on a guy’s lap, his

in control he

request, Owen eased his grip just a

the opportunity, Hailey quickly slipped out of his arms and moved to the other side, glaring at him. “What the hell do you want? You trying to kidnap me

gaze rested on her face,

seemed to sparkle,

tied

his deep voice rumbled.

in shock, then snorted in laughter, rolling her eyes

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