Chapter 189

Chapter 189

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With those words, Hailey turned and walked away, leaving Mia fuming, her face a deep shade of anger.

After that, nearly everyone in the company knew about the tension between Hailey and Mia. And, of course, the cause was Kaiden.

The constant bickering and tension between the two had become the company’s favorite gossip. Every day, employees from other departments could be seen visiting the Translation Department.

Hailey couldn’t be bothered with it all. She just wanted to focus on her work.

Another week passed by.

On Friday evening, after finishing overtime, Hailey stretched comfortably and prepared to leave the office.

She had just finished packing up and was heading out the door when her phone rang.

It was Gracie–someone Hailey hadn’t spoken to in a long time.

Hailey furrowed her brow as she stared at the caller ID for a few seconds. She then set the phone to silent, unwilling to

answer.

Whatever Gracie’s reason for calling was, Hailey didn’t want to have any more contact with her.

She made her way home, casually placing her phone on the desk. She went to change and take a shower.

When she came out of the bathroom, her phone screen lit up again.

It was Gracie.

Hailey noticed that Gracie had already called her five or six times on the way home. She hadn’t heard the earlier calls because the phone was on silent.

‘Was there something urgent?‘ Hailey stared at the phone for a few seconds before answering.

“Miss Dalton,” Gracie’s voice came through, unusually sweet and flirtatious.

something you need?” Hailey asked, her voice

I’d like to invite you to dinner.”

was taken

I was too sensitive. Owen has already explained, and I now know that you two are cousins. I’m really sorry, I misunderstood everything,” Gracie’s voice was

Hailey paused, stunned.

hadn’t expected Owen to be

Miss Dalton?” Gracie’s voice came again, slightly anxious,

Since you already know everything and have apologized, there’s no need for us to keep this feud going. You don’t need to worry about Owen’s past. He chose to be with you because he likes you.

too suspicious. But I still want to apologize in person. I’m about

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Tomorrow, I’m having dinner with a few friends, and I would love

drawby pressed her

be leaving Achowville? Does that

color as an imbearable wave of pain wathed over

come she heard herself say

the last

all end then.

was pale, with faint shadows under her eyes,

the past two years, she had become accustomed to hiding her emotions and thoughts in front of others. She had learned to

state seemed to be a bit too much

morning, Hailey noticed she had a slight fever.

worse. She hadn’t had a fever in a long time, and

involving alcohol, she decided she would take the afternoon off to

request time off, someone

already dreading

of fury, her heels clicking loudly as she

an explanation? Where is it?” Mia spat through gritted teeth, her voice

rage

blinked in surprise for a moment before sitting up straight. “I said I’d investigate, and I will. You don’t need

“Stop pretending. You did it, didn’t you? Who else

rolled her eyes, tired of the pointless conversation. She couldn’t

so much better than everyone else, don’t you? You come from a wealthy family, you graduated from a

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