Chapter 18
The collaborative projects between Shaw Corp and Hayes Group were each worth billions internationally. Declan was offering to hand over all Hayes profits?]]
Nora freindled as she quietly stepped back, distancing herself from Ryan.
Ryan was, after all, the CEO of I Shaw Corporation. For his company’s sake, he wouldn’t refuse sur
such a deal.]
But Ryan only laughed coldly: “Hayes Group? Declan Hayes, you’re truly pathetic-||
He continued. “Forget that I genuinely care for Nora and Miles–1 love her
kyan took
– as my wife. I also adore Miles and want to be good to him forever.
wrist, interlocking their fingers. “Lemilict care less about
out Hayes Garump. Have you seen your stock price lately? Who would want to partner with someone of such poor character aind judgment?” ||
Declan staggered backward. Seeing their joined hands, his eyes filled with jealousy and madness||
So what? Noraloves me, and Miles is my sont What are you? We’re the real familyt“||
Unnoticed, Miles had hidden behind Nora, dutching her fingertips:
Hearing Decian, he suddenly spoke up: “You’re not my dadi i don’t like you. You don’t love Mom or mer
Declan stared at him in disbelief, attempting a pleasing smile: “Miles, Daddy was wrong. Daddy will buy you limited edition LEGO sets, build you an amusement park, send you to the best schools, and when you grow up, entrust Hayes Group to you. Daddy will make it up to you, okay?”
He begged, almost pathetically: “Miles, forgive Daddy, please? Ask Mommy to come back to Daddy, okay?“]]
Miles simply looked at the disheveled Declan, answering dearly: “No! Miles hasn’t had a daddy for a long time.”
He glanced at Ryan Holding Kora’s hand. “Miles wants Unde Ryan as my daddy. He loves Mom and loves Miles too.
Ryan smiled at Miles, lifting him up to touch foreheads.
“Since Miles has spoken, then Uncle..”
“No way in hell!” Declan’s expression turned manic. “Nora and Miles must come home with me! If you don’t agree, I’ll die in front of your]
from nowhere, he produced a sharp knife, placing it against his carotid artery.]]
are you coming with m
Nora felt her blood run cold. Miles burst into tears, terrified. “Dedan Hayes, have you lost your mind?]
“Yes, I have lost my mind!” Declan stared at her, extending his band. “I won’t let you leave met demand you love me again: Til love you toor
of Miles] “Hora, just give me this chance. Otherwise, 1 commit suicide in front of
Ryan buried Milas’s face in his chest, the boy shaking violently with sobs.]]
Nota was nearly driven mad. She bit her lip so hard it bled]
Taking a deep breath, she slowly said: “Dedan Hayes, I’ll go with you, but on two conditions!||
Declan brightened, rjes gleaning: “What conditions? I’ll agree to anything]
Ryan looked at her worriedly “Nara puu
Ryan, take tair of Miles unul I return, okay?“||
Hyun modded repeatedly “Yes. Nora. I look after Miles, don’t worry”
Reassured, she nodded, then turned to the expectant Dedau ||
“Declan Hayes, Iwo conditions. First, only you aml 1 go. Miles stays here||
added “Tine. As long as youre wiling. Miles aunt antiste. []
ze turned ity” “Second. I is giving you this thence, bly for one week! Aber that you must never appear before Miles or me again, never interfere
He lowered the knife, taking her hand with a doting smile. “Whatever you say.
Nora looked at Declan’s side, feeling surreally detached
Once, she had only dared admire this man from star, loving him secretly in her heart ||
cwas begging for her love, yet the no longer wanted to giv
But now,
Declan eagerly lifted her into his arms, saying gently Trust
Trust me, Nora
all mak
make amends “||
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