Chapter 154
Chapter 154 I put away my disdain and put on an innocent smile .
With so many spectators around , I naturally had to play my part well .
But what I didnt expect was that Hayden stared at me for a long time while I was forcing a smile .
I wondered if he had noticed my disdain for him .
While I was still pondering .
Yasir , who was waiting for Hayden to play his hand , looked up at us after a long silence .
He suddenly felt a pang of headache and said , Oh my God , you two are showing off your love so blatantly ? Everyone else laughed along .
My brain froze as I thought , What kind of display of love is this ? Could it be that there is something wrong with Yasirs eyes ? However , what surprised me even more was yet to come .
Not only did Hayden not explain , but he stood up holding my hand and said , Lets go .
What ? I was caught off guard as he pulled me toward the door Behind me were whistles and jeers from the group .
After a few steps , I angrily shook off his hand and scoffed .
Theres no audience now .
Who are you putting on a show for ? Hayden frowned slightly and turned to look at me .
I wasnt putting on a show .
His words weighed heavily on my heart .
I pulled at the corner of my mouth , not wanting to argue with him about this .
Since we were already out , I decided to talk to him about business .
The Jackson Group shouldnt hold much appeal for you .
Why did you send someone to the auction ? I asked directly .
Hayden was a smart man , so he naturally knew what I was talking about .
He rested one hand on the railing , gazing at the sea , his handsome face still impassive .
With all this money , you still want to sell 2 % of Parker Groups shares ? He countered with a question .
My expression faltered slightly .
I didnt expect him to ask this .
Can you have too much money , Hayden ? You agreed that I could dispose of these 2 % shares as I pleased .
Why are you regretting it now ? I chuckled playfully .
I thought that Hayden was having second thoughts .
However , he just looked at me calmly , his tone gentle , even with a hint of inexplicable tenderness .
Yes , I regret it .
Its a shame theres no use crying over spilled milk , Hayden .
Im someone whos easily tempted by money .
Ill sell the shares to whoever offers the most money .
I said slowly , my tone laced with a hint of mockery .
If I had come to my senses earlier , perhaps my marriage wouldnt have come to this .
I felt that it was better to be greedy for money than to crave someone elses love .
1:04 PM c Chapter 154 Praying for someone elses love was the deadliest poison in the world .
Id been talking for ages , but it turned out Hayden wasnt talking about this at all .
He took a few steps toward me , his long legs eating up the distance .
His sharp features became increasingly clear in my line of sight .
Yvonne , lets start over .
He suddenly spoke , enunciating each word carefully .
I stood there frozen for a moment , unable to comprehend what I was hearing .
What did you say ? He took advantage of my daze to take my hand .
Lets start over .
He repeated his previous words , his deep, magnetic voice reverberating in my ears .
My heart skipped a beat , and my mind went completely blank .
I spoke to him in a tone filled with disgust , all the while secretly planning my escape .
I had finally managed to sever years of longing and love for him , and yet , at this very moment , he suggested us to start over .
I truly couldnt understand his heart .
However , it was clear to me that I no longer wanted to be with him .
I gritted my teeth and forcefully shook off his hand .
I laughed at him loudly , Hayden , have you lost your mind ? Were about to get divorced , and you want to start over to hurt me all over again ? Hayden just looked at me , his expression flickering slightly .
He remained silent , but his deep eyes were filled with complex emotions .
Ive made myself very clear .
Theres no possibility of us continuing , and theres not a single shred of feeling left ! I scolded him sharply , my voice devoid of any lingering affection .
I felt that there was no going back at that point .
Hayden had never seen me so furious .
He frowned and asked , Why ? In the past , L … Enough ! Im busy , and I dont have time for this ! I cut him off quickly and turned to leave .
I didnt know which direction I was heading in .
I just kept walking until there was no one around , and only then did I dare to stop .
It was only after I had completely calmed down that I suddenly remembered that I had originally wanted to ask Hayden on behalf of Lucy if Yasir liked her .
However , I didnt expect Hayden to suddenly say such things to me .
I could only flee quickly .
Waves of bitterness surged in my heart .
The unspeakable pain seemed to mock my feigned strength these days .
Haydens mere words were able to completely shatter me .
Just then , my phone rang .
I was so startled that I reflexively resisted answering the phone , in case it was Hayden calling .
1:04 PM c Chapter 151 I didnt relax until I saw the words on the phone screen .
It was my father .
It was my father .
1 didnt answer and hung up directly I didnt even have to think about why he was looking for me .
He just wanted Jackson Group back .
Unfortunately , the money from the sale of Jackson Group had already been transferred to my account .
There was no room for negotiation But soon my fathers text message came .
[ Yvonne , dont you want to know what your mother said before she died ? Come to the top floor to see me , and Ill tell you everything .
You are my daughter .
I dont want our family to be separated like this .
] This long string of words was sentimental .
In my memory , my father had never spoken to me like this .
Although I was a little hesitant , I couldnt suppress the urge to learn what my mother might have left me .
I immediately called Richard .
Richard , I need to go to the top deck .
Please walk around and see if anything unusual is happening There were all kinds of people on this cruise ship .
It was hard to say if two rivals might bump into each other .
If they did , things might get out of hand .
Yes , Mrs.
Parker .
Im on it.
Richard agreed quickly .
Just as I was about to hang up , he called out , Mrs.
Parker ! What else ? 1 frowned .
Well … Mr.
Parker was just looking for you .
Richard said cautiously .
My heart sank .
Dont tell him where I am .
With that , I put away my phone and headed for the top deck .
The Pax Oceana was a sightseeing cruise ship , so even the elevators were transparent and decorated with colorful lights , which looked very festive .
I looked out through the glass and saw each floor brightly lit , guests were filled with smiles .
I couldnt help but sigh with emotion , The Parker family is really awesome for almost moving an entire city to the sea … The Parker family controlled the economic lifeline of the entire Elysiumville , and in addition , they were constantly seeking new industries , which was quite inspiring The elevator quickly reached the top floor .
I could see the most beautiful scenery on the sea there .
I took a few steps forward and saw my father sitting alone by the flower bed at a glance ..
He was still holding a bottle of wine , looking like he had already drunk half of it .
He seemed to be very sad .
I took a deep breath before walking over .
Dad .
Like he said , relationships could be servered , but blood was thicker than water .
101 PM ₫ Chapter 134 Besides , I didnt think wed become mortal enemies .
Hearing my voice .
Yosefs back stiffened .
He slowly turned around to look at me .
Yvonne , why are you wearing so little ? Arent you cold ? His words of concern touched a soft spot in my heart .
I couldnt help but soften I am not cold .
Dad , why are you drinking here alone ! I asked .
I was just thinking about your mother .
Yosef sighed .
I could tell he was heartbroken .
My mother once told me that they had always been in love .
All these years , they had treated each other with respect and never really quarreled .
I just didnt know why things ended up like this .
I looked up at the bright stars in the sky , wondering which one was my mother , and asked , Dad , what were Moms last words ? Yosefs expression stiffened slightly .
His ex wife , Sienna Stout , had been somewhat mentally unstable before her death .
All she did was curse him for being a jerk However , he could not tell Yvonne that .
Otherwise , that would really ruin their relationship .
The text message just now was sent by Sophia on his behalf , with the purpose of getting Yvonne to come to the top floor obediently .
At this moment , Yosef could only find a way to muddle through .
The one thing your mother was most worried about was you Her biggest hope in this life was also placed on you .
Listening to my fathers words , my thoughts drifted back to my childhood , and I didnt notice the danger approaching behind me .
Sophia and Joanna were hiding behind the flower bed , listening to our conversation .