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.

Hailey asked, her voice calm.

I’d like to invite

Hailey was taken aback.

apologize for what happened last time. 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 full of regret.

Hailey paused, stunned.

Owen to be

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

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. You should have more confidence

Dalton. I was too suspicious. But I still want to apologize in person. I’m about to leave Achusville, and we

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

pressed her hip

Achowville?

face suddenly drained of color as an imbearable wave of pain

she heard herself

the last

would all end

terrible the entire time. Her complexion was pale, with faint

she had become accustomed to hiding her emotions and thoughts in front of

be a bit

noticed she had a slight

long time, and now, she could feel her body’s

about the dinner later, possibly involving alcohol, she decided she would take the afternoon off to get an IV

request time off, someone knocked on her office door.

in, she said, already dreading the

her heels clicking loudly

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

rage

said I’d investigate, and I will. You don’t need to be in such a hurry.

it, didn’t you?

pointless conversation. She couldn’t be bothered to engage with Mia.

laced with venom, “You think you’re so much better than everyone else, don’t you? You come from a wealthy family, you graduated

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