Before Hailey could even open her mouth, Joshua, standing beside her, exclaimed in surprise, “Owen, what are you doing

here

Though ranked second among the four wealthy families, the Cooper family harbored no desire to settle for the runner–up position. For years, they had been competing with the Calhoun family secretly, creating a bitter rivalry that was nothing short of mutual animosity.

Of course, it was the elders who were at odds; the younger generation didn’t really care.

Joshua was always taught to learn from Owen and to surpass him. As a result, the name of Owen was practically his nightmare.

Owen narrowed his eyes and recognized hit, greeting, “Hi. Joshua”

They’d only met a few times, so Joshua was pleasantly surprised that such a busy man like Owen could remember him.

Suddenly coming face–to–face with his nightmare. Joshua was a bit flustered.

Previously, his impression of Owen was formed at banquets, where Owen seemed exceptionally aloof and detached. unapproachable, like a celestial being from outer space.

However, upon meeting privately, Joshua discovered that he wasn’t as icy and unattainable as he seemed. At least, he would greet people.

Owen naturally took Hailey’s backpack. His long, pale fingers were particularly beautiful, and then he asked Joshua casually. “I’m taking Hailey out to eat. Want to join us?”

Joshua was stunned for a few seconds before he caught on, hesitating. “You two…”

Owen explained naturally, “We’re dating”

Joshua was dumbfounded upon hearing this. He knew Hailey was amazing, but he didn’t expect her to be so amazing as to snag Owen

With this thought, he couldn’t help but give Hailey an admiring look.

“How did you two know each other?” Owen asked casually.

Joshua explained, “Oh, well. Hailey and I met through gaming. You don’t know, Owen. She is a beast at gaming. She’s super skilled, her aim is on point, and she totally wrecked me when we first met….

He easily struck up a conversation with Owen about how he met Hailey.

Owen frowned slightly: he didn’t play games, so he didn’t quite understand what Joshua was saying, but he guessed Hailey was quite the gaming pro.

“Aren’t we going to eat?” Timely, Hailey interrupted Joshua’s endless chatter.

Owen. Owen, let’s game together sometime. I’m outta here.” Joshua wasn’t clueless. Before Hy could say anything, he made a quick

pursed his lips.

acknowledgment, and before she could lift

her off, “Your two sisters are following behind.”

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Chapter 16

gentle smile spreading across her face. She looked up at Owen. “Thanks

the car door, and carefully raised his hand to shield Hailey’s head from

and Richard started the

you want to eat?” Owen

a moment before replying, “Spicy

a moment, then

at a barbecue restaurant.

so she

leaving the car keys

still a bit worried and hoped nothing went wrong tonight as Owen couldn’t handle spicy food.

face. Since both

this way, Owen changed his usual cool

reciprocity, Hailey also picked up a piece of mushroom

low and gentle. “Thanks, honey. I

“Mr. Calhoun, there’s no one else here; you don’t have

won’t do. When playing a role, we must commit to it fully. Whether in private or in public, we

as she said inwardly, ‘Alright, since I used him to cancel

favor

rush last time, and I didn’t get to ask how long do we need to pretend to be a

If possible, I’d say at least six months”

for Hailey. “How about three months?”

he heard this, Owen’s eyes narrowed slightly. “Hailey, do you have

shook her head. “Nope, just think it’s

felt relieved, adding, “Sometimes, two

sounded suggestive, but Hailey

the barbecue, Rose called Hailey. She sounded overly flattering, trying to find

off with a couple of vague replies and hung

dinner, Owen drove her

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