Mrs Hale, I Surrender
Chapter 262 - 261 It turns out to be Young Master Shea, a major Love Triangle Showdown (2 more updates)

Chapter 262: 261 It turns out to be Young Master Shea, a major Love Triangle Showdown (2 more updates)

"Who is this, so beautiful, truly like a fairy descending to earth," Michale Shaw eagerly rose to his feet, "Turns out it’s my dear sister."

Zoe Bell was speechless:

Was ’a fairy descending to earth’ the only compliment he knew?

Hannah Johnson was speechless, "I certainly don’t have such a younger brother."

"Big sis, you make me so sad saying that, we almost became boyfriend and girlfriend after all, at the very least I pursued you, don’t always be so cold to me."

Zoe Bell: Σ(⊙▽⊙"a

Hannah Johnson sized him up.

The more she looked, the more relieved she felt that she hadn’t accepted his pursuits back in the day.

Her own Isaac was so much better.

Handsome, with a great personality, everything was great.

"Sis, what would you like to drink? I’ll go pour it for you," Michale Shaw asked.

"I’m not thirsty."

"It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you, what major projects are you working on lately, why not bring your little brother along?"

"They’re just some small projects with slim profits, I’m afraid they might not be up to the young master of the Shaw Family’s standards," Hannah Johnson said, then exchanged a few pleasantries with Zoe Bell. She ran into some business acquaintances and went to greet them.

Whenever she was alone, quite a few people approached her to say hello.

Michale saw William Hale, "Hale, you need to keep a close eye on our big sister here. There are a bunch of men in the circle eyeing her, and some shameless ones even dare to come to me for information."

Just wait...

To be utterly crushed!

Beautiful, wealthy, the sole daughter with no male figure to rely on at home, naturally she became the target of many men’s hunting game; however, she herself was formidable, and with William Hale present, they didn’t dare to be presumptuous.

William Hale nodded, "I know."

"Why, where am I lacking, why doesn’t big sis like me?" Michale Shaw was amazed, "Look at me, talented appearance, neat and tidy, also quite graceful, right?"

"Because she doesn’t like you, even if you’re good, in her eyes, you’re worthless."

"Then what type does she like?"

William Hale shook his head, "Not sure."

Zoe Bell bit her lip.

I actually know.

Cousin likes the puppy-dog type, and Michale Shaw is clearly more of a parrot.

Nevertheless, Michale Shaw said to Hannah Johnson, "Sis, if you need a shield, I can play the part of your male companion for a night."

Hannah Johnson chuckled lowly, "In your dreams."

"Zoe, look, the Sheas have arrived."

Someone mentioned, and Zoe Bell looked up, only to see a middle-aged couple, but didn’t see the rumored Young Master Shea, maybe she was overthinking it.

Teacher Shea was probably not related to this Shea Family.

The Shea couple rarely came out for social interactions and didn’t have many acquaintances, so when Michale Shaw, who had business dealings with them, took the initiative to say hello, he took the opportunity to introduce William Hale and others to them.

"Chairman Shea, Mrs. Shea, a pleasure," Hannah Johnson said smilingly as she nodded to them.

"Hello."

Mrs. Shea, with a smile as she shook hands with her, seemed almost to have sparkling eyes, unable to hide her admiration and fondness.

Holding her hand, she didn’t want to let go.

Until the husband at her side coughed to remind her, and she smiled and released Hannah Johnson, "Miss Johnson is so beautiful, I quite like the look of her, it feels a bit like hating that I met her too late."

Hannah Johnson smiled, "You flatter me."

"It’s not flattery, you really are excellent, it’s not easy for a girl in the business world."

Mrs. Shea stared at her, not willing to move on.

Michale Shaw coughed, "Uh... Chairman Shea, how come I haven’t seen your son today?"

"Oh, he’s got some important phone call and went off to the rest room, probably doesn’t want to join this sort of event, finding an excuse to hide away," Chairman Shea said helplessly.

"Our son is always into academic research, originally we brought him out hoping he could make a few friends, but this kid..."

"He’s still excellent, unlike me, just not born for studying," began Michale Shaw, starting his business flattery.

People attending the banquet became more and more numerous.

Finn Hale took it upon himself to find a quiet place to hide.

Plenty of men were eyeing Hannah Johnson, their gazes like hungry tigers pouncing on food, wishing they could devour her there and then.

"Sis, maybe you should hide, I’m afraid those men might suddenly rush over, it would be scary," Michale Shaw clicked his tongue.

"Indeed, it’s too noisy and inconvenient to talk here," Mrs. Shea said with a smile, "Let’s go to rest for a bit and return when the banquet starts."

Mrs. Shea was too enthusiastic, making Hannah Johnson somewhat uncomfortable.

The key was:

She grabbed her hand and headed to a VIP room.

With Zoe Bell and William Hale following behind, she whispered, "This Mrs. Shea really likes cousin."

"Our big sister has been likable since she was young," Michale Shaw interjected.

William Hale looked at him, "What are you following for?"

"Not following you, I’m following my sister-in-law."

...

Within talking range, the group almost reached the resting room.

Isaac Shea was borrowing a computer from the hotel to send an email to his tutor, and when he heard his mother’s voice outside, he didn’t pay much attention, reaching a hand to adjust the tie around his neck.

Wearing formal clothes was uncomfortable.

"...you like clothes from that store too? I think they’re quite nice too, this year’s autumn and winter new styles all look good, it’s just that some colors are too vibrant, more suited for you youngsters," Mrs. Shea was speaking as she turned the doorknob.

Isaac Shea heard the sound and looked up.

Mrs. Shea was courteous, giving way to let Hannah Johnson enter first.

The moment their eyes met, both of them froze in place.

Hannah Johnson squinted her eyes.

The person in front of her,

Wasn’t this the same brown-haired Puppy who told her he was going to school for experiments and writing his thesis?

That face,

There wasn’t a second one like it in the entire Capital City!

Isaac Shea’s fingers were still on the laptop’s keyboard, but now they froze, unable to type a single letter. The air around him seemed to have been sucked away, leaving him flustered under Hannah Johnson’s questioning gaze.

He suddenly stood up.

"Bang—" The computer fell to the ground with a dull thud.

"What are you doing, child!" Mrs. Shea frowned.

Only then did Isaac Shea bend over in a fluster to pick up the computer, yet his eyes still wandered towards Hannah Johnson.

"Hannah, this is my son—Isaac Shea, he’s just an academic nerd, very agitated, I apologize for his behavior," Mrs. Shea said with a smile.

Hannah Johnson smiled gently.

Her face revealed no disturbance.

Her gaze drifted away from Isaac Shea calmly...

As if looking at a stranger.

Isaac Shea felt a chill throughout his body, as if the air had become heavy, making it hard for him to breathe.

They looked at each other for only a few seconds, but it felt direly long.

Hannah Johnson only said with a smile, "So this is Young Master Shea."

"Met before?" Chairman Shea raised an eyebrow, glancing at his son who seemed to have seen a ghost.

What’s with that expression?

"We’ve met at the Hale Family, had dinner together," Hannah Johnson said, and then turned to look back at William Hale and Zoe Bell, "You probably wouldn’t guess, but we’ve met this Young Master Shea before, we’re sort of acquaintances."

"Acquaintances?" William Hale raised an eyebrow.

Upon hearing this, Zoe Bell’s heart sank.

Because although cousin was smiling,

That look in her eyes...

Clearly meant to knife someone.

The Shea couple, hearing that they knew each other, felt it was fateful, and were quite happy.

Little did they know that at this moment, Isaac Shea was almost scared out of his wits—hadn’t she said she wouldn’t participate?

In an instant,

His mind went blank, his body and mind shaken, merely going through the motions of greeting them under his parents’ introduction, his eyes resting on Hannah Johnson, yet she didn’t even give him a single glance.

As if,

He was a complete stranger.

As if choked, he suddenly found himself at a loss for words.

Zoe Bell entered the room, and upon seeing Young Master Shea’s face, felt her chest vibrate.

Teacher Shea?

Could there be such a coincidence?

Her cousin’s expression clearly showed her ignorance.

Everyone present was clever, William Hale sharply perceived his wife and cousin’s peculiar behavior, and even this Teacher Shea, he hadn’t heard Simon mention any connection with the Sealand Shea Family.

Tonight’s banquet even had an unexpected twist.

Only the atmosphere was quite strange.

"Really didn’t expect you had already met, Isaac didn’t mention it to us," Mrs. Shea playfully looked at her son.

Hannah Johnson chuckled lowly, "You said Young Master Shea is engrossed in academic research, probably considers us irrelevant, so there was no need to mention it to you, right?"

Isaac Shea: "?!"

Zoe Bell’s eyes went wide, that tone from cousin...

Teacher Shea was in jeopardy!

"How could that be, this kid often stays at school, we don’t communicate much, so he hasn’t mentioned it," Mrs. Shea quickly covered for her son.

Michale Shaw leaned in towards William Hale, "They really know each other?"

William Hale nodded, "He’s a teaching assistant at Simon’s school."

"Capital City really is a small place," Michale Shaw marveled, "Don’t you feel our big sister’s expression is a bit strange?"

"Even a fool can see it."

"What’s his relationship with this Young Master Shea?"

William Hale kept silent.

Because he didn’t know either.

But clearly,

It wasn’t a simple relationship.

From their expressions, it seemed Zoe also understood.

They say spouses are close, yet he’s only just found out that his own wife has been keeping secrets from him.

Noticing Mr. Hale’s glance, Zoe Bell lowered her head in silence too.

The entire resting room suddenly turned into a large Love Triangle Showdown.

Zoe Bell pursed her lips:

Dear heavens, someone save me, I feel like I’m suffocating.

Then, they started awkward small talk, fortunately Michale Shaw was a talkative fellow, and after about ten minutes, accompanied by a knock on the door, the staff member reminded them that the banquet was about to start.

"Let’s go out first then," Mrs. Shea said with a smile.

"I’ve heard that aside from the hot springs, Hot Spring Villa is also known for its exceptional small hot pot, we can try it after the banquet," just as Michale Shaw finished talking, he saw Hannah Johnson walking towards him.

"Let’s go together."

"Huh?" Michale Shaw furrowed his brows, what did she mean.

Hannah Johnson whispered, pressing her voice, "Didn’t you say you wanted to be my male companion? Tonight I’ll make your dream come true."

"I..."

I’m just afraid those monsters would entangle you.

With the current atmosphere, Young Master Shea’s gaze seemed to want to kill him.

Michale Shaw felt that she wanted him dead.