Chapter 56
Chapter 56 Can you believe youre even asking that ? The woman youre messing around with had the nerve to insult me .
Ive never been so disrespected in my life ! Deborah fumed , her anger making her face almost twitch with tension .
1 quickly patted her back , trying to soothe her .
Grandma , dont let it get to you .
Was it Joanna who insulted you ? Hayden questioned , his deep eyes cloudled with suspicion .
In his mind , Joanna was understanding and gentle , not someone who would curse .
I quickly noticed Haydens gaze turning towards me , and a sense of foreboding washed over me .
I bristled like a hedgehog , defensively snapping .
What are you looking at me for ! You think Im framing her ! Hayden remained silent , probably because he really did suspect me of setting her up .
Deborah jumped to my defense right away .
Dont pin everything on Yvonne .
What just went down was seen by everybody .
If you let that woman step foot in our house , you can count me out as your grandma ! Deborahs stance was firm and clear , and even Hayden didnt dare to argue That evening .
Rita prepared a bath for me .
While 1 lazily swirled my fingers through the floating petals , she chimed in , Mrs.
Deborah Parker hates the idea of an affair .
After this mess , Mr.
Parker will definitely end things with his side piece ! I wasnt so sure Hayden would be that compliant , and I was more curious about the change in Deborahs attitude towards me .
Just because of this ! But Grandma never really liked me before … Deborah might be stern , but of course , she likes you .
She often tells me to have the kitchen prepare your favorite dishes , Rita said with a smile .
Some folks just werent good at wearing their hearts on their sleeves , even their caring was on the down low .
Is that so ! I was somewhat surprised , recalling that indeed , my favorite dishes had been showing up at meals lately .
It turned out that it Deborahs s request .
Dont worry .
Mr.
Parker will figure this out eventually , Rita said , continuing to comfort me .
This time .
I didnt say anything more , and I just stared blankly at the petals on the water .
was all ar I couldnt care less what Hayden thought , but since Joanna and Sophia had set their sights on the cruise ship , there was no way I was going to let them have it After my bath , I went to the study to find Haylen wearing a bathrobe .
As I approached the door , I could hear him on the phone , saying , Yeah , I explain to Grandma .
Dont worry His soft , coaxing tone was usually just for Joanna , and Id moved past the heartbreak and the bitterness in my heart to a place of numbness now .
Impatiently , 1 knocked on the door , not really wanting to hear him being lovey dovey with another woman .
Hayden looked up at me , his eyes as unfathomable as an abyss .
Then he quickly wrapped up his call .
I walked in and got straight to the paint , saying curtly , I want the cruise ship The moment I said it , I was hit with memories of how Hayden used to be so icy with me , barely saying a word like talking was too much effort .
Now , it looks like our roles were reversed .
Haydens eyebrows furrowed with a hint of coldness seeping through , as he said , If you felt this way , why act so high and mighty before ? He mocked me without a trace of mercy .
Indeed .
I rejected Xander so bluntly yesterday , and here I was , a day later , asking for the cruise ship .
It did look a bit hypocritical .
But I didnt care what he thought of me anymore , and I mimicked his sarcasm .
TF1 wait any longer , you might just use the cruise ship to make other women happy Haydens expression clouded over , and the mood in the study took a dive .
Whyd you send Joanna away ? he demanded .
I could tell he was on Joannas side , and I wasnt about to get into it Grandma kicked them out , and you heard her reasons .
Im on thin ice myself .
Ad Free Reading 7:18 PM Chapter 56 Who am I to send away your precious Joanna ? Deborah made valid points , but she didnt get that Hayden and I were oil and water , with no future plans together , and I sure as hell wasnt about to win his favor Nobodys sending you anywhere .
Hayden cut me off with irritation in his voice , as he handed me the documents about the cruise ship .
He was being direct , so I took the files without a second thought .
As I turned to leave , he stopped me with a warning tone , With this , you know whats expected .
He wanted me to talk Jamie out of the lawsuit .
I got the message , but I faced Hayden again .
What if Jamie refuses to budge ! I was genuinely curious about how Hayden would handle it when that happened .
A lot of dark scenarios flashed through my mind .
However , Hayden replied with confidence .
He wont .
I was surprised .
Youre that sure ? Id seen Jamie and Nevin at each others throats .
I wondered how Hayden could be so confident about it .
Hayden leaned back , his piercing gaze seeming to read my thoughts .
You persuaded him once , which means he doesnt want to clash with the Parker family .
He has vulnerabilities ? People with vulnerabilities were easy to manipulate , and I couldnt dispute that , Jamie had his own business and a girlfriend on her way back ; he had too much to lose .
Did you see this coming ? I probed , still skeptical Hayden sidestepped the question .
You got plans for tomorrow night I raised an eyebrow .
Why do you a Theres a dinner party , and youre my plus one , Hayden said flatly .
I looked at him , baffled .
Why would you want me there ? Take Joanna with you ! Shed be all over that , and I planned to have dinner with Marlon because wed been putting off a collaboration .
Haydens eyes hardened as he stared me down .
Yvonne , how long are you going to keep this up ! Im not causing a scene .
Im doing you a favor ! Take her .
Ive got other plans ! I retorted .
Then I walked out with a flourish .
Bussiness was more important than Hayden .
The man who once meant everything to me had silently faded into the background That night , Hayden stayed out of the bedroom , and I was just fine with that .
I went over the Jackson Groups revenue reports for the past six months .
Then I hit the hay when I got drowsy .
Half asleep .
I felt a chill and reached for the blanket .
I usually didnt loss and turn , but maybe I had kicked the blanket off .
I felt around and found nothing , but then my hand touched something warm.
Curious , I moved closer .
So warm .
I mumbled , hugging the warm object tightly , not wanting to let go .
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