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Megan wanted to refute, but Whitney did not give her a chance. “We are both single, so it wouldn’t be right to say one of us is seducing the other. However, let me ask you this. Do you think you have what it takes to be seductive?”
Megan’s face flushed with anger. She stormed off the stage angrily, but Hayden stopped her when she was about to leave Megan thought Hayden would take her side and was pleasantly surprised.
“You’re Ms. Mackenzie, aren’t you? Alongside self awareness, it’s crucial for you to discern right from wrong. Letting rumors and constant chatter dominate your conversations only leads to a loss of control over your words,”
Megan shook her hand and left without looking back.
Whitney’s performance left a lasting impression on the audience, impressing them with both the way she carried herself and her ability to handle the situation smoothly. It was no wonder everyone was enamored by such a remarkable woman.
A man was observing her every move with silent intensity in the exhibition hall. Like a gentleman, he stepped forward gracefully. His noble
on Whitney as she descended status was evident in both his attire and demeanor. Finnegan joined Hayden’s side, but his gaze remained fi
from the stage.
Hayden immediately noticed Finnegan’s gaze and nudged him. “You can’t take your eyes off my sister, can you?”
“If I don’t admire such beauty, someone else surely will. Why not allow me the same privilege?” Finnegan knew all along that Hayden had a beloved sister, but little did he know that she was so attractive. Beautiful, alluring, gorgeous, confident… Finnegan could easily exhaust a thesaurus with the array of positive adjectives he could use to describe her.
Hayden rolled his eyes at him and remarked, “Your stare is different from those of the others.”
Finnegan smiled. He had met many people, but he had never felt such intense emotions for any woman before. Her beauty surpassed all other women, resembling that of a goddess.
As soon as Whitney got down from the stage, Finnegan introduced himself eagerly, “Hi, I’m Finnegan Hall, Hayden’s best friend.”
Whitney stretched out her hand to shake his, saying,
well I’m Whitney”
Whitney never desired for her connection to the Greene family to be widely known. Anyone who was aware of her identity likely shared a close relationship with Hayden.
Hayden felt a twinge of discomfort as he witnessed Finnegan holding Whitney’s hand with intense, fiery eyes. He slapped Finnegan’s hand. away, reproaching. “Have you not had your fill yet?”
“Why are you so mean? Whitney didn’t even say anything.”
Hayden ignored him and pulled Whitney aside.
Finnegan approached him and proposed, “How about I treat you to dinner after the art exhibition?”
Hayden thought for a while and finally agreed/
After the art exhibition was over, the three of them left together. Finnegan took them to a high–end restaurant, one that Whitney recognized as inaccessible to most, with reservations often impossible to secure even with a month’s notice.
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The trio was led to a private room. Whitney could tell that Finnegan was no ordinary individual. His taste for high–end, customized items, and his refined behavior spoke volumes about his education and upbringing
Upon entering the room, Finnegan courteously pulled out a chair for Whitney. “Please sit over here, Whitney. It won’t be too cold if the seat in away from the air conditioner.”
Whitney nodded and took her seat. Hayden immediately walked to Whitney and sat down beside her. “You can sit across from us. I’ll take care of my sister.”
Finnegan had known Hayden for more than ten years, and he had never seen him care so much about a person. He smiled and replied, “Hayden, your actions will scare off your sister’s potential boyfriends
“It doesn’t matter. I’ll take care of her forever, just to ensure she never faces any bullying” Hayden declared through gritted teeth, his mind dwelling on Thiago. “None of those men are decent”
At that instant, Finnegan recalled Megan’s words. “Whitney is a divorce, Humor has it that her husband cheated on her Regardless, Whitney
was still the most attractive woman he had ever met.
”
“That’s enough. Stop talking about me. Fm hungry Whitney said playfully, “Hayden, what’s their specialty! I haven’t been here before.”
“If you like it, I’ll bring you here every day Finnegan answered quickly before Hayden could say anything
Hayden rolled his eyes at him and said,” can bring my sister here myself. There’s no need for you to do that.”
Finnegan found Hayden to be rather mean ret, as he observed Whithery, who had let down her guard and transformed into a playful kitten before her brother, he couldn’t help but admire her even more
Finnegan remained silent. After placing the orders, the siblings engaged themselves in conversations Occasionally, Whitney would talk to Finnegan about design. The latter intended to understand the remarkable woman better
After dinner, Whitney had some errands to attend to, so she left for the company on her own
Hayden deliberately stayed behind because he wanted to have a word with Finnegan, “It’s clear to me that you have feelings for Whitney, but I don’t approve.”
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Finnegan felt a little helpless upon bearing Hayden’s straightforward comment “Why not the wondered. “Don’t you think you’re overly protective of your sister? You’re like a maniac guarding her,” anked Finnegan, his tone laced with humor, “He’s being overly protective. Whitney is an adult now, with the freedom to make her own choices”
“I don’t want you to be in a relationship with her because you’re my best friend,” Hayden–confessed. He understood the complexities of love and did not want to jeopardize his friendship with Finnegan over his sister.
Finnegan understood what he meant. “I know, but I still want to be Whitney’s friend. She’s truly an exceptional woman.
Hayden nodded, thinking about the times she was hurt in love.
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Whitney found herself working late into the evening at the company. When she finally glanced at the clock, it was already midnight, Right then, her phone buzzed with a new message. She unlocked it, only to find out she was sent a surveillance record. She frowned
the clicked on it to watch.
hitney packed up her things and drove home alone. It was eerily quiet at that ungodly hour. Upon arriving home,
reached for the light switch, only to feel someone’s head resting on her
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She was stunned, completely frozen. “Who are you? Please don’t kill me. I’ll give you all the money you want. Please, just let me go!” she
cried.
“Let you go?” The man behind her sneered coldly, “We’ve been waiting for you here all night. How can we let go of such a beauty? Right,
guys?”
“Yeah, gorgeous! Come and spend the night with us!”
“We promise to treat you well.”
It turned out that there were three men inside. After saying this, they immediately grabbed Whitney and turned on the lights.
Whitney huddled in the corner like a frightened animal. “I can give you anything. Please, just let me go!”
“I don’t want anything. I just want you to keep us company.” A man with a lecherous look on his face approached her and said, “Look at your figure. I’m afraid you will regret it for the rest of your life.”
