Hailey Lawson stopped herself from panicking. âYou have no say on this matter!â
Jackie Luden was actually in some ways related to Hailey.
They were both from the same village that belonged to a tribe of people known as the
Lazeroth clan. Most of the people who lived in the village were from this clan. Back
then, Jackie even specifically asked Hailey for advice about running a beauty salon.
Since they were both from the same village, Hailey generously shared her knowledge
with him. In fact, she even lent him a large amount of money at the beginning for his
start-up capital.
But to her surprise, Jackie actually secretly coveted her beauty and wanted to sleep
with her using dirty tricks. Fortunately, Hailey realized this before it happened, and the
two of them had been on unfriendly terms ever since.
Originally, Jackieâs City Salon was no match for Belle Blossom. But, Jackie surprisingly
managed to get acquainted with a woman from the Summers family. Since then, City
Salonâs popularity skyrocketed and it became one of the top three beauty salons in
California, it became a direct competitor to Belle Blossom.
Jackie sneered. âIndeed, itâs not up to me. But this is Ms. Waiâs decision. Iâm merely her
messenger. If you donât believe me, you can ask Ms. Wai yourself.â
Before Hailey could ask, Serena Wai spoke coldly. âMs. Lawson, I asked you to come
over to personally tell you that Arles Cosmetics will not be renewing its contract with
Belle Blossom. Iâm doing this so that your employees wonât keep harassing our
company.â
Hailey became anxious. âMs. Wai, why are you doing this? Havenât we been working
well together?
If you think thereâs anything in the contract that needs to be amended, we
are willing to cooperate. Weâre also willing to offer a higher profit share to you. What do
you think if we lower our side of the profits earned by 3%?â
Serena sneered and looked at Jackie. âThat wonât be necessary. Arles Cosmetics will
be signing a contract with Jackieâs City Salon.â
Hailey immediately looked bitter.
She knew that Jackie must have influenced this decision.
âHailey. To be honest, I can offer you Arles Cosmeticsâ products at the original price, but
under one condition,â Jackie suddenly said.
âWhat condition is that?â
âYou must be with me for a week.â Jackie chuckled.
âYou shameless man!â
When Alex heard this, he too became angry and glared coldly at Jackie.
Hailey turned to look at Serena. âMs. Wai, did you hear that? Do you see what kind of a
person he is? Heâs a despicable, shameless man. He even has the guts to say such
things in front of you. Iâm sure you can see how bad his character is. Working with such
a person will only ruin Arles Cosmeticsâ branding.â
Unexpectedly, Serena just chuckled coldly. âAre you done talking? If you are, please
leave! I have to discuss some details of our partnership with Mr. Luden.â
âYouâ¦â Hailey really wanted to turn around and leave, but she had to keep trying for her
beauty salon. âMs. Wai, letâs keep the business talk aside. I know youâre in California
this time mainly because youâre seeking medical treatment. Coincidentally, my little
brother here is a miracle doctor. Why donât you let him have a look?â
Jackie started laughing loudly. âYour little brother? Hailey, since when did you have a
little brother?
Why have I never known about it? I donâ t think your mother gave birth to
another son, did she? Iâm afraid⦠This might be your gigolo. Is he? Tsk, tsk. I thought
youâre a pure woman, but it turns out that youâre just a regular sl*t. Is it because Mr.
Carter doesnât have what it takes to please you? Is that why you looked for someone
whoâs better in bed?â
Wham!
Jackie was slapped forcefully as soon as he finished speaking.
âThis slap is for being disrespectful,â Alex said coldly.
Jackie didnât think Alex would dare hit him here, so he was stunned.
After that, Alex slapped him again.
This time, it was even harder.
Jackieâs nose started to bleed.
âThis slap is for insulting Hailey,â Alex added.
After being slapped twice, Jackie immediately became furious. âYou piece of sh*t. How
dare you hit me?â
Wham!