Mrs Hale, I Surrender
Chapter 332 - 331 Mr. Hale is surprised, Puppy’s tail is up in the air

Chapter 332: 331 Mr. Hale is surprised, Puppy’s tail is up in the air

Private Room

Zoe Payne sat next to Martin Yates, listening to him recounting amusing incidents that happened while he was bird watching, and even made plans to visit his house to see the falco rusticolus.

"If you come to see the falco rusticolus, remember to bring that Hale kid along," Martin Yates cleared his throat.

"Who?"

Zoe looked puzzled.

"Your brother-in-law."

"..."

"Last time, he clung to me, insisting on seeing the falco rusticolus, chattering like a sparrow, incessantly talking. Since we exchanged contact information, he greets me three times a day."

Zoe chuckled softly, "If you find him annoying, I’ll talk to him about not disturbing you."

Martin Yates coughed, "Well... not exactly annoying."

"Plus, the kid has good stamina. He accompanied me on bird hunting trips and even helped carry the equipment."

Mentioning this, Zoe tried to suppress her laughter.

The last time Wyatt Hale went bird hunting with his uncle, he waited for birds for two hours and photographed them for just two seconds, carrying heavy equipment all the while, so tired he couldn’t even lift his arms.

He came home and complained to her, calling himself a poor little bitter gourd.

"Martin, are you residing in the country now?" Jovan Gonzalez suddenly spoke up.

"Pretty much." Martin Yates took a sip of tea, "I heard that after you left Payne Corps, you started your company. If you need help, feel free to ask."

"Thank you."

Zoe, not familiar with business matters, leaned close to William Hale and whispered, "Has he started a company?"

"Yes."

"What kind of company?"

"Jewelry design, too. He’s been in this field for a long time and has resources and networks."

Zoe frowned, thinking that these so-called resources and networks must be accumulated from Payne Corps, equivalent to openly poaching Payne Corps’ clients.

However, he was Zoe’s lifesaver, and therefore the entire Payne family’s benefactor. Even if he was poaching clients, they turned a blind eye, especially since Iva Payne’s departure had already caused considerable turbulence in the company; they really couldn’t worry about much else.

"Zoe, this is for you." Jovan took out a box and handed it to her.

"Thank you." Zoe accepted it, noticing [Jade Essence] printed on the box, likely the name of his new company.

"Open it and see."

Inside was an intricately designed hollowed blue-burnt bracelet, "Thank you, uncle; this is too precious."

"It’s not much; just a gift for our meeting. Try it on."

Zoe nodded with a smile.

Her fair skin made everything look good on her. However, after the event, she took off the bracelet in the car.

"That bracelet looked pretty, didn’t your wife like it?" Zac Cruz asked while driving.

"Not suitable."

Zoe was under constant scrutiny at the moment.

Wearing jewelry not from Payne Corps not only might provoke gossip but also inadvertently advertised for him for free.

"You don’t seem to like him," William noted, sensing his wife’s unease.

"We’re hardly acquainted, so it’s not about liking."

"He..."

William wanted to continue speaking when his phone buzzed. It was Old Lady Hugh calling, and he quickly answered, "Hello, Grandma?"

"Are you and Zoe still dining?"

"It’s already over."

"Come over to my house."

"Is it urgent?" William glanced at his watch; it was already past nine. They wouldn’t reach Hugh Mansion until after ten. Normally at this time, Grandma would have already been asleep.

"Just come, and we’ll talk."

Even if Grandma wanted to see him, she wouldn’t call at such timing. William hastily instructed Zac to turn the car around toward Hugh Mansion.

Zoe fiddled with the jewelry box in her hand, her gaze drifting toward the car window.

She hoped it wasn’t about her cousin.

**

Hugh Mansion

When William and Zoe arrived, it was already past ten at night. Hugh Mansion was completely lit up, and in the parking area, he saw his father’s car too.

Dad came too?

Her cousin had arrived as well.

William frowned and quickly led Zoe into the living room.

To his surprise, not only were his father and cousin there, but also Wyatt Hale, along with...the Shea family’s green tea puppy, who was busy serving tea and attending to everyone.

Ever since William found out about the incident involving his uncle Liam Hugh and how this young man had intervened and drove Mr. Grant, who attempted to take advantage of his cousin, to a mental breakdown, he knew this young master from the Shea family was no simple character.

He’s such a vicious, cold-hearted guy, pretending to be pitiful and innocent in front of his cousin.

This Young Master Shea should really consider acting; the entertainment industry is missing out.

Isaac Shea poured tea for him, making William Hale a bit awkward. If this guy becomes his brother-in-law in the future, how could he dare to ask him for such a favor?

"Young Master Shea, let me do it."

"It’s no trouble at all; don’t be polite with me."

William Hale sized him up, thinking to himself:

This Young Master Shea seems...

exceptionally happy!

Even without speaking, the joy was evident in his eyes.

"Brother-in-law!" Wyatt Hale immediately hugged his own leg upon seeing him.

"What are you doing here?" William asked warmly.

"I have a class tonight, and dad just happened to be nearby for a social engagement, so he picked me up on his way home."

Brock Hale had also received a last-minute call and hurried over.

Old Lady Hugh had always liked Zoe Payne and gestured for her to come over, making some small talk.

"Grandma, what did you call us here for so late?" William Hale took the initiative to ask.

"Ask your cousin!"

William Hale looked toward his cousin, and Yumi Johnson was eating an orange.

"Don’t look at me; I didn’t do anything."

"Say that again!" Old Lady Hugh, already stern, looked quite intimidating with a serious face. "You said tonight you’d bring Little Shea home for dinner, which I was happy about, but what have you done behind my back!"

"I..." Yumi bit her lip, "Grandma, it’s not a big deal; why did you have to call so many people here?"

"Stealing a Passport Card is not a big deal?"

Everyone: (⊙o⊙)...

Wyatt Hale, who was cracking sunflower seeds, couldn’t help but perk up his ears.

William Hale glanced at his cousin and then at Isaac Shea not far away.

Were these two...

planning to secretly get a marriage certificate?

"Hannah, if you want to register your marriage with Little Shea, you can just tell us directly; there’s no need to sneak around," Yumi Johnson frowned at her daughter, "Why steal it?"

"Marriage is a happy occasion," Brock Hale intervened smoothly. "There’s no need to hide it from us. If you had told me earlier, I could have prepared a gift for you in advance."

"Grandma, it’s all my fault; don’t blame her, I..." Isaac Shea was cut off before he could finish by the old lady.

"Don’t defend her. I know my own granddaughter."

Bold and audacious!

Stealing a Passport Card, or even if she stole the entire house, I would believe it!

Isaac Shea didn’t know about it beforehand.

"Tell me, why the rush to get married?" the old lady snorted coldly.

Yumi Johnson: "It was a spur of the moment thing."

"Find a different excuse."

"Suddenly felt I’m not getting any younger, seeing William organizing his wedding, I also felt like getting married."

"Keep making things up."

"Grandma..."

"Tell the truth!"

The old lady knew her granddaughter too well; whatever she wanted to do, she did it openly, no need to be sneaky. There must be another reason.

"I’ll tell you, but don’t get angry," Yumi Johnson put down her orange.

"Go ahead."

The old lady rubbed the walking stick in her hand, her expression clearly stating:

If you don’t give me a good enough reason, I’ll thrash you.

"Brace yourself."

"Don’t worry, I’ve seen it all at my age; don’t underestimate me."

"Grandma, Mom..." Yumi cleared her throat.

"I’m pregnant."

She said it with a calm and indifferent tone, as though she was saying:

The weather tonight is quite cold.

William Hale frowned slightly and subconsciously glanced at Isaac Shea.

No wonder I saw this pup tonight...

His tail couldn’t have been higher!