Chapter 5
Hayden despised me. There was no way he would have carried me. Plus, I had no recollection of even going to the guest room last night. I thought it through and asked skeptically, “Are you sure? I remember falling asleep on the cou-
Suddenly, I caught myself and quickly stopped. If others found out that Hayden and I were sleeping separately, who knew what kind of gossip would start?
The servant looked a bit confused but spoke confidently, “I was on duty that night, and I saw you go to the guest room at midnight. Later, Mr. Hayden Parker came to carry you back. Maybe you should check the guest room for your hairpin
As soon as she finished, 1 hurried to the guest room and spotted my hairpin on the nightstand. So, maybe I sleepwalked last night, and then Hayden carried me back? No, that seemed way too unlikely.
With my mind racing. I made my way downstairs, only to run into Nevin out of the blue.
“I heard you’re thinking about divorcing Hayden? That’s quite bold of you to think you can make threats, he sneered, his eyes dripping with disdain and sarcasm.
“It’s none of your business, I retorted, trying to sidestep him, having no intention of engaging in this conversation.
Nevin blocked my way. “Are you just playing hard to get again? With your lack of life skills, once you’re divorced, do you think you can survive without Hayden’s money?”
“Why wouldn’t I be able to make it on my own!” I frowned, irritated. Did he think divorced women have to wait around to fade away? What century did he think this was?
“Oh! Besides bothering Hayden, have you ever accomplished anything meaningful! Nevin rested his chin on his hand, pretending to think deeply. My heart clenched. For the past ten years, my life had revolved around Hayden, and everything I had done was about him. But now, nothing to me, and so did the Parker family.
he meant
I glared at Nevin, the memories of the humiliation he’d inflicted over the past year fresh in my mind. Anger welled up inside me, and I bit out. “I haven’t divorced Hayden yet. You’d better show me some respect.”
Nevin froze, his eyes widening in disbelief before he burst into laughter. “What? You want respect? Do you even deserve i
put someone in the
“If you’re unsure, you can ask Xander,” I said, holding his gaze without flinching, mirroring his scorn. “And by the way, you p hospital six months ago, and I helped you out. You haven’t even thanked me.”
“You!” Nevin gritted his teeth, thrown by my unexpected reminder of old times. He bellowed, “I never asked for your help. You just buit into my
“Really? I bet the guy who got beaten up still holds a grudge against you. Should I go talk to him?” I retorted, my tone as icy as winter. Nevin’s expression changed completely. “I don’t believe you would actually go to him. You…”
Before he could finish, I turned on my heel and walked away
“Yvonne, are you insane? How dare you talk to me like that?” Nevin’s glare pierced the air, his voice booming. Yer, his words only echoed into the silence of the empty living room
Seething. Nevin stormed into the company to find Hayden. “You think something’s up with Yvonne? She’s acting like a whole new person. Hayden was hunched over his desk, swamped with paperwork, scribbling signatures on documents. Without lifting his gaze, he queried, “Why’d
you go to her!”
“I ran into her at the Parker residence, Nevin explained, slowing down as you,” His eyes were locked on Hayden, eager to catch every detail
as he continued. “I heard she went to see Grandpa, probably about divorcing
Hayden’s hand, holding the Montblanc pen. Troge. “What did Grandpa say?” he asked calmly, his lips barely parting
Nevin was about to reply when a burst of laughter rang out from beyond the door. “Is Yvonne planning to divorce you, Hayden? Didn’t see that corning. You getting dumped is a new one.”
Hayden looked up casually, his charming eyes flicking toward the door as a cold glint crossed his face. The newcomer strolled in, at ease in a white casual suit and sporting a sly grin
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“Yasir! Long time no see!” Nevin recognized him and jumped to his feet, his excitement palpable.
Yasir Gibson was an old buddy of Hayden’s, but they were like night and day. Yasir was all about eating, drinking, and having a good time, which made him a breeze to hang out with for Nevin,
“You little troublemaker, I heard you invited Yvonne to the welcome party! Tsk, you are really bad. You knew Hayden had brought back his side piece-
“Yasir Gibson,” Hayden interrupted, his tone laced with a clear warning.
Yasir quickly got serious, rubbing his nose awkwardly. “Sorry, just a slip. But what about Joanna? What’s your relationship with her?”
He wasn’t really aware of Hayden’s business overseas. He’d only heard about th obligations. After days of curiosity, he’d finally decided to stop by.
the welcome party after the fact, unable to make it because of other
“What do you think!” Hayden replied coldly, his tone icy,
Yasir almost shivered at the frost in Hayden’s words, his gaze flicking to the rosary bracelet on Hayden’s wrist.
“You’ve always seered clear of women, and even after getting hitched, you kept your distance from your wife. So, hearing that there’s a woman in your life now–it’s like a twist out of a fairy tale, he explained.
In high society, it was rare to find someone without a taste for indulgence. If anyone else had an affair after marriage, it would seem normal. However, Hayden was renowned for his asceticism and was widely believed to be disinterested in women.
As Yasir anxiously awaited Hayden’s response, Hayden suddenly asked, “Who said I don’t even touch my wife?”
Yasir and Nevin gaped at each other, their looks exchanging a shared disbelief at Hayden’s words.
Finally, Nevin stammered. “Everyone in town knows you kicked Yvonne out of the room on your wedding night. You’ve never given a damn about her. How could you be interested in her now!”
Hayden’s handsome features darkened, his voice edged with a menacing tone. “How would outsiders know about my personal affairs! Did you spread it?”
“Nevin froze, feeling the air freeze in his lungs as he thought. Why is Hayden so furious?”
The reason was plain as day. Hayden’s usually serene eyes were now ablaze with fury. “If I catch wind of such rumors again, you’ll be out of the Parker family.
Tunderstand. “Nevin shuddered, beads of cold sweat dotting his forehead.
“Get out!” Hayden harked, his irritation palpable. He might not have cared for Yvonne, but this was a family matter–it wasn’t decent to air it out Nevin was so frightened that he quickly slipped away.
Yasir let out a dramatic sigh. “Oh, poor Yvonne, She’s been so devoted to you. Since you left a year ago, who knows how many cold stares she’s had
to deal with?
“What do you mean Hayden frowned, a hint of confusion crossing his face
