Love Is Fair By Kerri Chapter 78
Chapter 078 Never Say That to a Man
It was not the first time that Hailey had cooked for Owen. As far as she could remember, she had
cooked for him many times, hoping that he would fall in love with her once he had her food.
Unfortunately, he didn’t even take a look. Sometimes, Hailey thought of how humble she used to be in
front of the man and found herself cheap. Love was something that made people humble. If she could
travel back in time, she would p that woman named Hailey and wake her up. “He will not love you.
Stop dreaming about it!” Now he suddenly wanted to have her food. Wasn’t he afraid of her holding a
grudge and poisoning him? Following a coldugh, Hailey said, “Make it Savory Restaurant and tell
Gail to cook some simple dishes. By the way, go and prepare a cheque for five million dors. It will be
covered by my personal ount.” Chris took down her instructions and asked skeptically, “Would he
ept your check?”
“I’ll just make the offer. Take it or leave it. That’s his business.” Hailey thought for a moment,id her
eyes on the painting, and muttered, “I don’t want to owe him anything. If he refuses to take the money,
I’ll have to trade with him.” Chris followed her to look over, surprised to see thendscape painting
named “Calming the Waves”. “Are you going to give him the painting? Isn’t it your masterpiece?
Someone
offered ten million dors to buy it, but you refused to sell.” Hailey said indifferently, “It’s just a piece of
work from my childhood rather than my masterpiece. My father was the only one who treasured it.
Unfortunately, I can no longer replicate it with this pair of hands.” She sighed under her breath but not
regretfully. She had more interest in carving than painting. The craft passed down from her ancestors
could not be lost.
In Suite 77 of Nomad, Owen had barely gone out all day. Except for having two video conferences, he
had been sitting there honing hisputer skills.
As his friend picked up his old profession, Matthew said helplessly, “You’ve been out of the field for
years. Are you really going to relearn it? If you want to check anything, I can help you.” “It’s okay.”
Owen declined. “Self-help is better than help from others. It may be
beyond your ability too.” Owen’s underestimation of him injured Matthew’s pride. When it was about
time, Owen turned off theputer, changed his clothes, tied a tie, and buttoned up the sleeves. Not
satisfied with the cufflinks, he changed them. The importance he attached to the date was in to see.
Leaning against the wall, Matthew folded his arms on his chest and kept
clicking his tongue. “That’s good enough, man. It’s not like you’re going on a blind date.”
Owen retorted in his heart. If it were a blind date, he wouldn’t have dressed up
like this.
Matthew then corrected himself, saying, “There’s no way you are so serious
about a blind date. I still can’t believe it. Did you hear it wrong? Did Hailey really promise to treat you to
dinner?” “Why?” Owen raised his eyes and took a nce at his friend, “Do you have a problem with
that?”
“No, but I have a piece of advice.” Matthew walked over and selected another
tie for him, “You look like an old man in that gray tie. Take this one. It will make you look sharper.”
Owen looked at the red tie and then at his friend skeptically, “Are you sure?”
“Just take my advice.” Matthew tied the tie for him and rattled on, “I’m more experienced than you in
this aspect. By the way, where are you guys going to have dinner? Can Ie along?” “No,” Owen
rejected tly. Matthew gnashed his teeth. This man burned his bridge after crossing it. He had nned
to court Hailey but then learned that she had admired Owen for ten years. Since then, he had felt
diffident and entertained the idea of backing out.
Life was short. In a sense, Hailey had devoted her youth and prime time to
Owen. Matthew had been searching for this kind of pure and unswerving love
but with no sess. Not everyone was so lucky to stumble upon love. How much effort would he
spend before he could get Owen out of the depths of her heart? It was mission impossible, and he was
not Ethan Hunt.
At six o’clock in the evening, Owen’s car arrived at the office building of
Crystaldale, and Hailey appeared at the entrance in time. They were both punctual. Hailey greeted
Owen, prepared to get into her car, and signaled him to follow.
Owen, however, got out of his car and grabbed her wrist. “Ride my car.”
“It’s okay.” Hailey wrinkled her brows and moved her wrist. What was wrong with this man? When they
were married, he avoided her like the gue. After they were divorced, he got intimate with her. He no
longer abhorred her? Owen refused to let go of her. There was imperceptible persistence and
composure in his eyes. “You’ll ride my car, or l’Il ride yours. Your choice.” Hailey looked at him in
dismay. Was there any difference? She indifferently
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lifted her eyelids and said, “If you’ll drive.” She knew that Owen hadn’t fully recovered from the trauma
of that serious car ident although he was physically healthy now. He had never driven again
since then. She was deliberately making things difficult for him. Owen dropped his eyes,
gazed at her, and then opened the door of the passenger side. Hailey wrinkled her brows. Was he
really going to drive? Owen told the driver and Jose to go with Chris. When he was about to get into the
car, they called out anxiously, Mr. Moore…” “It’s okay. I got this,” Owen said ndly before closing the
car door and
adjusting the seat. It had been a long time since he touched a steering wheel. He sped his fingers.
This felt like a lifetime ago. Riding shotgun, Hailey sensed his rusty state and got anxious. “Are you
sure
about it? You don’t have to do this.” Owen looked sideways at her and leaned over, making Hailey
tense up. “What
are you up to?”
“Your seat belt.” He pulled over the belt, wrapped it around her, and whispered, “Never say that to a
man. It’s a taboo and a provocation.” When he looked up, the ardency in his deep, dark eyes scalded
Hailey by
surprise.