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?”

picked him for you, sis, Selena said, playing the innocent act, though her eyes gleamed with something

“Oh, but you’ve stolen

smile faltered. “What do you mean by

exactly what I’m talking about. You’ve got plenty

froze, clearly rattled by Hailey’s words. But with Owen standing there, she couldn’t

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

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his in

at Cassistant, who promptly opened

fake sweetness. “Owen, are you grang to

like

kept

Bring her in

pan

unsure whether Owen meant belena or

Hailey, Miss Dalton, please get in the

Please

can’t just get in Owen’s cart Eliza shouted in disbelief.

What the hell is this guy

her waist and yanking her into the car without warning The door slammed shut behind her.

screamed, her face

You think I want to

assistant slid into the front seat, and the car took off, leaving the two sisters standing there

think it’s time to let go? Hailey found herself awkwardly sitting on a guy’s lap, his arms

uncomfortable with how in control he

her request, Owen eased his grip just

to the other side, glaring at him. “What the hell do you want? You trying to kidnap me in broad

rested on her

seemed to sparkle, and emotions dancing

totally captivating. Her hair was loosely tied into a ponytail,

his deep voice

blinked in shock, then snorted in laughter, rolling her eyes as she looked

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