As Hayden kept scooping food onto her te, Stacey ate much faster. Quickly, she felt full and put down the silverware, thinking, “If I put down the silverware, surely Hayden won’t put food on my te again<b>, </b>and I wouldn’t feel so embarrassed and awkward. However, when she was done eating, she realized that others still weren’t done. Thus, she sat there awkwardly. not knowing what to do.
Hayden gave Stacey a knowing look, causing her to feel her hair and on end. Despite that, she maintained herposure and stayed calm.
After a while, Lillian and <b>Kevin </b>were finally full Kevin put down the silverware and turned to Stacey. “Mommy, I’m full. I want to wash my hands now.”
Lillian and Kevin had the habit of washing their hands after eating Hearing Kevin’s words, Stacey hurriedly stood up and took them to wash their hands. First, she brought Kevin, followed by Lillian.
Once everyone was done eating. Joey helped to clean up the table before Stacey could. Once again, she was at a loss.
After a while, Stacey and Hayden went to the yard together. He smiled and reassured her, “Don’t be so jittery. Marissa and Joey aren’t outsiders.”
Stacey’s mouth opened and closed again. She wanted to say something but didn’t know what to say.
I’ve asked someone to gather some information on Mr. Fraley. It’s already been sent to your mailbox. You can have a look at it after you get back to the hotel. We’ll visit him tomorrow,” Hayden added at the next moment,
Stacey was surprised. “You gathered information?” Then, she quickly returned to her senses and thanked him, “Thank you
At Stacey’s gratitude, Hayden nced at her, making her apprehensive. “Why? What’s wrong?”
Hayden suddenlyughed and shook his head. “Nothing. I just wanted to tell you that I won’t force you, so don’t be <b>too </b>
nervous<b>.</b><b>” </b>
Stacey’s mind went nk. It <b>took </b>her a while to realize what he meant by not pushing her, and her ears reddened instantly
With the information Hayden provided on Eugene, Stacey felt like she couldn’t wait any longer. She couldn’t stay at <b>Marissa’s </b>home anymore. She wanted to return to the hotel as soon as possible, open those documents, and study them thoroughly. After careful consideration, she finally said goodbye to <b>Marissa</b>.
Marissa didn’t seem surprised at Stacey’s goodbye. She and Joey <b>even </b>happily offered to send Stacey, Lillian, and Kevin back to the hotel. Not knowing how to refuse their kindness, Stacey had no choice but to ept <b>it</b>.
There were still two cars. Marissa drove one car which Debra, Gwen<b>, </b><b>and </b>Marie rode in. Meanwhile, Joey drove another car which Stacey, Hayden, Lillian, and Kevin got on.
In the narrow space<b>, </b>Stacey and Hayden sat very close to one another again. They were so close they could catch whiffs of each other’s scents whenever they <b>took </b>a breath.
Fortunately, Lillian and Kevin were also in the car, so Stacey didn’t feel as awkward since she had to take care of them.
The cars <b>soon </b>arrived at the hotel and stopped at the entrance.
Debra exited the car with Gwen and Marie. Subsequently, after the car was parked, Stacey also brought Lillian and Kevin out of the car with her. Then, Hayden also got out and stood with them.
Marissa and Joey smiled, said their goodbyes, and then left.
Stacey sighed in relief after watching them leave. However, when she looked back, she found Hayden watching her. She
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Hayden hesitated momentarily and then questioned, <b>“</b>Are you is nervous when facing clients <b>at </b>work too?”
Stacey <b>was </b>confused, while Debra stood beside her, watching their conversation unfold quietly.
Hayden said seriously, “If you are that nervous in front of clients too.”
“Till try my best to get used to it,” Stacey quickly promised.
Hayden <b>chuckled</b>. “It’s hard to get used to <b>that </b>alone. <b>How </b><b>about </b>practice with you if you don’t mind?”
Hearing this, Debra’s eyes lit up as she watched them silently. However, Stacey was befuddled. “How do we practice?”
Lillian and Kevin were also curious. They looked up at Hayden, who they already <b>took </b>as their father, and Stacey. When they were just about to ask more, Debra fortunately reacted instantaneously. She immediately covered their mouths before they could. “When adults are talking, children shouldn’t simply interrupt. Yes, indeed, that’s right,‘ she thought.
Hayden peered at Stacey with a smile and didn’t answer her immediately.
Debra then spoke to Stacey. “Becky, why don’t you talk with Hayalone? Gwen, Marie, and I will bring the kids back first.
Without waiting for a response from Stacey, Debra immediately called Gwen and Marie to take Lillian and Kevin away.
They left so speedily that Stacey couldn’t even react in time. Hmm… I really want to know <b>what </b>kind of practice method Hayden was talking about though. He’s right. I don’t have much work experience, so I get nervous easily, which is <b>a </b>big taboo in the business world,‘ she analyzed mentally. “You… Do you have a way to practice this?” Stacey couldn’t help but ask.
Hayden smiled and reached out to hold her hands, but Stacey immediately grew shy and tried withdrawing them. Despite <b>that</b>, he didn’t let go. “Becky, look into my eyes”
Stunned, she looked up nkly into his eyes.
Hayden continued insisting, “Look at me. Don’t think about anything. Just look at me like this”
Stacey froze in <b>a </b>stupor. After a while, she tried doing as he <b>said </b>and gazed at hiru with her mind left nk,
Hayden also watched her but stayed still and waited for her to adapt gradually. After a long while, Hayden asked, “Do you still feel as nervous as before?”
Stacey was speechless.
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Hayden looked at her and said seriously, “Becky, start with me. I practice with you. What do you think? If you canfortable around me and not feel nervous, I believe you’ll also be much more rxed and less nervous when facing other people.
She remained speechless.
Hayden smiled but added, “We’re going to meet Mr. Fraley tomorrow. If you <b>can’t </b>control your emotions and act nervous, do you think <b>you </b>can persuade him to join Carter’s Jewel?”
.. Stacey hesitated.
“It’s not just Mr. Fraley. You’ll have to face a lot of people in the fature, Becky. If you really want to inherit Mr. Carter’spany, you must first gain courage and confidence, Hayden advised.
Stacey still hesitated. “But It’s <b>not </b>good for us to mingle like thi
Hayden lifted their hands. Earlier, they were only holding hands but right then, he deliberately interlocked their fingers
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together. “I don’t think there’s anything bad about this. We’re both unmarried and single. Additionally, our children like each other very much. I think it’s best if we are together.”
‘Here he <b>goes </b>again, Stacey thought as her cheeks flushed red, and her cars burned up with warmth.