Chapter 468: 466 How to conquer a man? To catch and release?
Tim Payne publicly confessed his love, causing quite a stir among the paparazzi. They soon found Cressida Jones’s flower shop, and without daring to disturb, they kept a vigil until twilight, when Tim Payne showed up.
Ten minutes later,
Photos of “Junior President Payne and Miss Jones having dinner hand in hand” were spread throughout the Circle of Capital City.
Zoe Payne was initially making incense patterns. Michael Shaw happened to be dining at the Hale’s that night. He rushed all the way to the Incense Making Room, almost setting his shoes on fire.
“Sis, we have big news!”
William Hale frowned, shot him a stern look, and he imdiately fell silent.
“What’s the matter?” Zoe continued making incense patterns without looking up.
“Your brother is definitely with Miss Jones.”
“How do you know?”
“The reporters have caught them holding hands.” Michael imdiately approached Zoe and showed her the photos saved on his phone. “I didn’t expect Junior President Payne to move so fast. He confessed yesterday and secured her today.”
“Why are you so excited about soone else’s romance?” William chuckled.
“I bless everyone who finds true love.”
“Who cares about the blessing of a single dog?”
“I…”
Michael was at a loss for words.
William glanced at his watch, “It’s getting late. You should head ho.”
Michael suddenly moved like a snake and sidled up to William, grinning obsequiously, “Old Hale, let’s negotiate sothing.”
“Nothing to negotiate. No, I don’t agree.”
Michael looked as if the sky was falling, making Zoe laugh out loud, “Old Hale, let him stay for a few days.”
“Had a fight at ho?” Zoe asked.
“No fight. It’s just that after I ca back ho last night from dinner, Grandpa said Junior President Payne already has a romantic pursuit, while I still have nothing going on. He said I’m useless, which stung into recklessly saying I’d bring a girlfriend back, or I wouldn’t return ho.”
Zoe laughed out loud, “So, do you have a target?”
“Nope.”
“Then why talk tough.”
“But I do have soone I want to pursue.”
“Which girl?”
“It’s a guy.”
” …”
Michael then began babbling on, talking to Zoe about his grand business plans for the year. Zoe, who had been wide awake, was soon yawning incessantly from his talk.
William couldn’t stand it anymore, rubbing his temples, “You don’t even know him, yet you have a collaboration plan all set?”
“I’ll get to know him sooner or later.”
“How do you plan to et him?”
“Arrange a chance encounter, then pester him endlessly.”
“You’re not short on money. Is it worth losing your dignity just to make money?”
Michael snorted, “If there’s money to be made, who needs dignity!”
“I heard that young master is a recluse, rarely seen, and has a strange temper. Be careful not to cook up a sche and end up with nothing.”
“Don’t worry. I heard he’s going to the company for a eting tomorrow. I plan to intercept him directly.”
Zoe, extrely sleepy, yawned her way back to her room to sleep. Since becoming pregnant, she had beco lazy. She didn’t get up until nearly ten in the morning.
She had just drunk half a glass of milk in the dining room when she saw a fuming Michael return, “Weren’t you going to intercept him today? Why are you back so early?”
“They said I didn’t have an appointnt and threw out.”
“Pfft—” Zoe couldn’t hold back a laugh.
“Sis, I’m a mber of the Shaw Family. In Capital City, who doesn’t give so face? The people actively seeking cooperation with could circle the globe several tis. I approached him, and he’s still unwilling? Is he stupid, not wanting to make money?”
“Why didn’t you just make an appointnt in advance?”
“His secretary said the appointnts are booked until next year.”
Zoe couldn’t stop laughing, “It’s obvious he doesn’t want to see you, nor wants to cooperate. Why don’t you just give up?”
“Why? There’s no harm and a lot of benefit in working with .”
“How should I know?”
Michael rested his chin, thinking, “Could it be that he’s testing my sincerity? Playing hard to get?”
Zoe looked to the sky exasperated:
No wonder you’re single, with your strange logic.
——
Michael shalessly stayed at the Hale’s until the Lantern Festival.
During that ti, he repeatedly tried to invite that young master, but all his attempts were rebuffed, making him quite dejected.
William had long wanted to kick him out. Having one noisy brother at ho was enough; now with Michael, it felt like a codic duo, with no peace for even a mont.
However, Zoe found him amusing, so William let him stay a few more days.
Because Zoe started experiencing pregnancy nausea, anything she ate made her feel sick and nauseous, leaving her listless and weak.
Julia Yates, feeling sorry for her daughter, decided to stay at the Hale’s temporarily, making various dishes to alleviate Zoe’s nausea. Despite the effort, she barely ate anything and was visibly unwell.
That day, Tim Payne and Cressida Jones ca over.
It was their first visit after confirming their relationship, leading to an impromptu visit without preparing gifts, leaving Cressida feeling quite embarrassed.
“Make yourselves at ho, no need to be formal,” Old Lady Hale warmly welcod them.
“I heard Mrs. Hale’s having severe morning sickness. My grandmother made so plum slices during the New Year which can alleviate nausea, so I brought them for her to try.”
Cressida had heard about it from Tim.
She intended for him to bring them, but he ended up bringing her along instead.
“That’s very thoughtful,” Old Lady Hale smiled.
Zoe also happened to be in the front hall. She had clearly lost so weight over the past few days. She tasted a piece of the plum slice, which was sweet and sour, and it did make her feel much better.
“If it works for you, I’ll bring more for you next ti. Grandma made plenty, but I don’t like the sour taste.”
“Thank you. I won’t stand on ceremony then.”
While chatting, everyone except Old Sir Hale had already arrived. Even Michael joined in to add to the fun. Although they were chatting, their eyes kept darting to Cressida, observing her closely.
Especially Julia Yates, considering this could be her future daughter-in-law.
Noticing her slight unease, she looked at her son, “It’s stuffy indoors. Why don’t you take her out for a walk?”
“Sounds good.”
Cressida, having visited the Hale’s with the Jeans before, had noticed the many precious plants in the garden and was eager for a closer look today.
Tim planned for so alone ti walking in the garden to deepen their bond.
But…
His girlfriend was too busy admiring the plants to pay him any attention.
Tim had to take an important call, so he let Cressida wander off by herself. After finishing the call and turning around, he realized his girlfriend was nowhere to be found.
It took him a while to find her in the vegetable garden.
In the freezing weather, the vegetable garden had a greenhouse, and when Tim entered, he found his girlfriend digging the ground with Old Sir Hale.
“Hey, young Payne kid, you’re here.” Old Sir Hale, familiar with him, said unceremoniously, “Don’t just stand there. Co here and lend a hand.”
Tim, dressed in a sharp suit, had dressed up especially to et Cressida.
He never expected he would end up digging the ground.
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