Chapter 324
Standing Before Love
There was never a shortage of suitors around Hayley, which was what boosted her standard to an extraordinarily high level. In school that day, the moment she first saw Tony, her heart instinctively started to race. Even though she didnât know him, she knew at first glance that he was a successful man with a charming and elegant aura. At that time, other students in school didnât have the same aura because it was something gained after years of experience.
At that moment, she rushed toward him, wanting to confess her love while also asking for his contacts.
Of course, she would have loved it if the two of them exchanged contact numbers, but sadly, he seemed to be thinking about something else at that time, so he didnât notice her at all.
After that, the man never left her mind. Instead, the memory of the scene became much clearer to her as she found out about his name, status, family and career.
Sure enough, he was as successful and extraordinary as she thought he was, but sadly, he already had a fiancee who was rumored to be a divorced woman.
Everytime Hayley thought about it, her brows would frown slightly. A woman like her doesnât deserve such a talented man like him. However, she never had the chance to meet Tony, so her disdain toward his fiancee wasnât that strong yet.
She was finally able to meet him because he was involved in a car accident that sent him straight to the hospital where she was placed.
In the beginning, Hayleyâs heart was beating frantically as she felt that the world loved her.
âHayley, can you please take care of the patient in ward 931?â Next to her, another nurse patted her shoulder when walking past her.
Hayley quickly agreed to do so and when she walked past the other nurse, she turned her head and gave her a friendly smile. âMarianne, thank you for giving me many opportunities to do clinical care.â
For a moment, Marianne was startled, but she immediately gave a friendly nod before leaving.
As Hayley glanced at the closed door of Tonyâs ward again, her eyes seemed to brighten.
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Estelle didnât ask Myra out for something important as it was nothing more than shopping, going to the beauty parlor, and gossiping. At that moment, Tonyâs wounds were slowly recovering, so Myra didnât have to be worried about him all the time. Since Estelle was now looking much different than before, Myra smiled and raised her brows. âWhat happened to you lately? When did you become so smug? Do you know how picky you were today when buying clothes? Also, look at how many cosmetics you have bought! Arenât you always proud of yourself that you can handle any style of fashion while being naturally beautiful without the need for cosmetics whenever you arenât shooting a movie?! Be honest with me.â
Actually, Estelle didnât need to explain much to Myra because the latter already knew a lot from Tony.
Shawn had previously brought Estelle to the Hart Family to meet the two elders and her brother, Charles, also had a meal with them too. Myra thought, Judging from what Tony has told me, the two of them are already engaged. Even though the wedding date isnât confirmed yet, itâs obvious that it has massively changed someone. Iâm sure of it after looking at what she is doing now.
Therefore, Myra patted Estelleâs shoulder and said, âBe honest with me. Werenât you unwilling to be together with Shawn previously? How did he conquer your heart in just a few days?â
She understood Estelleâs temperament clearly. Itâs impossible to win this wild catâs heart without using any other means.
However, Estelle rolled her eyes. âWhat do you mean that he conquered my heart? Wasnât I the one who pursued him from start to finish? Seeing him obsessed with marrying me, I gave him a chance to satisfy him for the moment.â
âOh⦠Looks like you are the one giving him a chance to marry you. He really is a lucky guy. Not many men could get such a chance from the great Miss Langley.â Myra tried to hold back her laughter.
Estelle grunted at her. âJust laugh it out. I donât have any problems with it. Besides, Iâve seen everything clearly. Shawn has already raised my standard on men to its highest peak. Rather than finding a man better than him in the future, itâs better for me to use him for now. When I finally get to see a better man one day, Iâll just dump him and pursue a new one.â
As Estelle smiled proudly, Myra suddenly agreed with her. âYouâre right. Shawn is probably thinking the same thing too. Didnât you also raise his standard on women to its highest peak? When the two of you have finally found your new targets one day, both of you can just break up without any fuss. It sounds like a great idea. No wonder those women in City Hall still havenât given up on him. Iâm sure that they are doing all they can to surpass you one day.â
Then, Myra pretended to sigh while Estelle stomped her feet. âMyra! Why are you now speaking for the Hart Family? You havenât even married Tony yet!â
âItâs precisely because Iâm marrying into the Hart Family, so itâs important for me to have a good relationship with my brother-in-law.â Myra let out a smirk.
âHe wonât even dare to look at those women! If he dares to do so, Iâll just castrate him so that no one will cast their eyes on him!â
âPfft!â Myra could no longer hide her laughter. At the same time, the car arrived outside the beauty parlor, so Myra dragged Estelle out of the car and into the shop. âLook at how hypocritical you are. Itâs obvious that you love Shawn very much inside your heart, but you just wonât say it out loud. Let me give you some adviceâif you can obey him a little, he wonât even bat an eye at a naked international beauty contestant, let alone those women in City Hall.â
âMyra, your mouth is now becoming more unrestrained. Itâs no surprise since you are now with one of the monsters from the Hart Family.â Estelle felt a little gloomy when she realized that Myra was speaking in a similar tone to Tony. As she rolled her eyes, she swayed her hand backward before dragging Myra into the beauty parlor. âLetâs see if youâll still be this arrogant later on!â
When they entered the parlor, an attendant came up to guide them, but Estelle waved her hand and rejected his help. Since they were regular customers, they didnât need anyone else to show them around.
She immediately dragged Myra to a room in the corner of a garden.
Inside the room, there were already two beauticians who looked honest waiting for them. As they were about to speak upon seeing Estelle and Myra entering, Estelle placed her index finger on her lips and quietly shushed them. âPlease be quiet later on and donât open the door.â
Even though the two beauticians were confused, they nodded their heads in agreement.
Myra was obviously confused, but Estelle shoved a clean towel and bathrobe into Myraâs hands before dragging her into the bathroom. âDonât ask me yet. Youâll know about it later on.â
Therefore, Myra could only follow her. Since Iâm here, I should try and relax for the moment.
After taking a shower and steaming in the sauna, the two of them returned to the room.
At that moment, the beauticians were giving two people an oil spa. Myra instantly understood Estelleâs intentions. The room is completely separated from everything else in the garden, which means that itâs not as soundproof as the other connected rooms. There were roughly three or four women in the room and every word of their conversation had perfectly reached their earsâ¦
âHave you heard that Gemma from the Walton Family quarreled with Mr. Hart a few days ago, so she rammed him with a car in the end? Now, Mr. Hart is still in the hospital. At first, the Hart Family wanted to sue Gemma, but Old Master Walton agreed to send Gemma away from Bradfort City, so the situation has cooled down.â