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.

together sometime. I’m outta here.” Joshua wasn’t clueless. Before Hy

Owen pursed his

hummed in acknowledgment, and before she could lift her foot, Owen

when Owen cut her off,

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face. She looked

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

car, and Richard

want to eat?” Owen asked.

a moment before replying,

a

at a

loved spicy food, so she

the car keys with Owen

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

to face. Since both of

the girl this way, Owen changed his usual cool demeanor and started serving Hailey some

Hailey also picked up a piece of mushroom

smiled, his voice low and gentle. “Thanks, honey. I love

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 need to maintain the

took a deep breath, speechless as she said inwardly, ‘Alright, since I used

favor

I didn’t get to ask how long do we need to pretend to be

before replying. If possible, I’d

Hailey. “How

slightly. “Hailey, do you

just think it’s

relieved, adding, “Sometimes, two can be

but Hailey didn’t respond.

sounded overly flattering, trying to find out where

couple of vague replies and hung up.

dinner, Owen drove

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