Chapter 53

Chapter 053 What Was She Up To?

Slap. As soon as Andy’s voice died away, his father smacked him so hard that he spun and almost fell.

Shawn’s cursing resounded through the office. “Shut up, you wretch!”

Owen was just sitting there watching the drama. He remained silent the entire time. Andy received a beating and a glare from his father before he behaved himself. Compared with his cynical and unruly son, Shawn was an old fox who knew when to advance or retreat. He was aware of the importance of having a great patron and playing to the score. “No offense, Mr. Moore. Andy is spoiled by me and only into love affairs.” Shawn smiled elegantly, “Men should focus on their careers, and romance is just icing on the cake. We should never let it mess with our judgment. Don’t you think?”

Owen raised his eyes and looked at the man indifferently. “Mr. Carter, are you talking about me?” The smile on Shawn’s face froze. In the past, he could sit, talk, and laugh with Owen, but now he needed a favor from the man and could barely maintain his composure.

Although Owen was not much older than Andy, his aura was even stronger than that of Shawn. He was naturally awe-inspiring. His temperament was based on his strength and ability. “No, there is no way you’re an emotional person.” “So, I have my reasons to stop partnering with Artistic Talent.”

Owen slightly leaned back in the chair. At a raise of the hand, Jose came up and handed Shawn a stack of files. The latter had a bad feeling but took it nevertheless. He flipped through a few pages before his face darkened. From behind him, Andy had a glimpse of the content and turned pale. “How come you have this?” Andy’s eyes rounded as he looked at Owen. “Where did you get it? Are you behind all of this?”

Agitated, he rushed over to question Owen, but Jose intercepted him and grabbed his arm so heavily that it almost broke. Andy grunted in pain. “Mr. Moore, have mercy!” Shawn lost his cool. At the end of the day, Andy was his son, and Shawn couldn’t see him hurt.

Sitting on the sofa, Owen remained composed. “Young people shouldn’t be impulsive. It’s okay that you fool around, but you should know the limits. It’s undesirable that you make stupid mistakes.” Shawn broke into a cold sweat, bowing and scraping “I had it intercepted before it could be delivered to the relevant departments.

Take the files and the contract back. Spoiling your son is no different from killing him. Heed my advice, Mr. Carter.” Owen was wearing a black shirt today. It blended into the black chair. He was sitting there motionless and emotionless There was no way such a man would give himself over to blind emotions. The cold sweat had drenched Shawn’s shirt. Their trip here was fruitless and ridiculous. He grabbed his paralyzed son and left in dejection. After they left, Jose said with concern, “The father and son are evil. I’m afraid they’d vent their anger on your wife.”

The look on Owen’s face was distant. Aware of what kind of person the father and son were, he had the same concern. “Keep an eye on them and inform me of anything abnormal.

Send people to watch Hailey too.” “Consider it done.” Jose went away to carry out his order.

After dinner, Hailey went to the machine room and selected a piece of material. She planned to do some carving practice. Since she returned to Poya, she had been busy with company affairs and out of practice. Her skills were getting rusty. Sitting under the lamp, she started to carve a piece of gold with a knife. The glittering metal was money even if it was in the form of powders, but Hailey thought nothing of it. Following the fine marks, she accurately and quickly had a rose carved out. It was true to life. It was a unique craft of the Newman family, passed down to one person in each generation. Her grandpa passed it down to her father, and her father passed it down to her. When Hailey was three years old, she started carving things in her father’s arms. A great amount of gold, silver, and jade had been wasted before she acquired the skill Those in her family were the only ones in the know. The secret had been kept even from Owen. After craving a rose, Hailey prepared to crave another when the landline phone rang. She got up to pick it up before Lily’s voice came. She was told that Eve wanted to see her. “Let her in!”

The last few days had been tormenting for Eve. Ever since Hailey came back, she hadn’t lived a happy day. She had been grounded from time to time. Under watch, she couldn’t come out. It was as terrible as serving in prison. Today, she found a chance to call Morgan for help when she was using the bathroom. She urged her father to come to her rescue. Unfortunately, Morgan was too obsessed with stone gambling to care about her. He brushed her off and hung up the phone, which irritated Eve. Her avaricious father was always unreliable when it came to the critical moment. Eve sat on the toilet, fidgeting. If things went on like this, she would be driven crazy by Hailey. Then again, she didn’t think it was wise to clash with Hailey head-on. That would not do her any good. She didn’t want to do this alone anymore. She needed help. Biting her lips, Eve mulled it over and made a decision. She dialed another number and pinned her hope on it. “Hailey.”

The butler took Eve to Hailey’s room. Eve politely greeted Hailey rather than shout abuse like before.

Hailey did the final touch to the carving and hummed indifferently. Her practice today had paid off. She glanced at Eve and took her eyes back. “I gave you two days to memorize it. You’ve done it so soon?

Looks like I underestimated your intelligence. Recite it for me.”

Eve was stunned. She had been trying to outsmart the two bodyguards today and had no time even to lick her wounds. No kidding. She was in no mood to memorize the family rules. There was a total of 100 items that just would not register. “About that.” She smiled awkwardly, “I haven’t memorized them all yet. How about I recite it for you tomorrow? I came to ask a favor. I hope you’ll grant it.” There was a dramatic change in Eve’s attitude. Three years ago, or since their childhood, to be precise, she had been polite and well-behaved in front of Hailey. Only later did she reveal her true color.

Her flattery couldn’t spell anything good. Eva hadn’t changed, but Hailey was no longer that good-tempered girl either. “What is it?” Eve replied, “I’m thinking if I can get Ava here for a couple of days. She’s about to graduate from college, and the three of us haven’t been together for a while.

Tmiss her very much.”

Hailey took a sidelong glance at her. “As far as I remember, Ava and you don’t get along. You have vied with each other since childhood.”

“No, we are cousins, and quarrels are normal. Besides, it was all in the past. We’ve grown up and should stick to each other. Don’t you think?”

Hailey looked at the devious smile on Eve’s face and lamented in her heart. What else could Eve be up to? Calling over help to deal with her wicked cousin.

“So be it. We’ll have a get-together.” They were both her cousins anyway. She could discipline them together. It would be a lively scene.