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.”

lazily, clearly unimpressed. “So why don’t you

Dad picked him for you, sis, Selena said, playing the innocent act, though her

stolen enough already, haven’t you?”

smile faltered. “What do you

but pointed. “Oh, nothing. But you know exactly what I’m talking about. You’ve got

words. But with Owen

joke around, don’t you?” Selena forced a laugh, trying to

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his in

glanced at Cassistant, who promptly opened the car door for

fake sweetness. “Owen, are you grang to the

rambling like a broken

kept

not Bring

pan

hesitated, unsure whether Owen meant belena

a beat, the assistant wisely tuned to Hailey, Miss Dalton, please get in the car?

Please

just get in Owen’s

little annoyed. What the hell is this guy

hand shot from the back seat, grabbing her waist

Selena screamed, her face twisted in

You think I want to be

the car took off, leaving

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

how in control he was

eased his grip

other side, glaring at him. “What the hell

icy gaze rested on

stunning–fair skin, eyes that seemed to sparkle, and emotions dancing across her features.

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

girlfriend,” his deep voice

rolling her eyes as

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