Mrs Hale, I Surrender
Chapter 351 - 350 There are always people trying to grab the young aunt, Mr. Hale’s scheming (2 updates)

Chapter 351: 350 There are always people trying to grab the young aunt, Mr. Hale’s scheming (2 updates)

Because Sussie Lopez hadn’t worn any jewelry before, Julia Yates just casually asked.

"It’s just a simple necklace to match the clothes," she said with a forced smile, pulling the pendant out from her sweater.

Zoe Payne and William Hale only glanced at it indifferently.

They just thought it was pretty.

However, Payne Family Members were all staring intently at her, experts recognizing the quality.

"The natural Yellow Jade on your necklace is of great quality, and the diamonds are also natural," Tim Payne concluded, "Not bad."

"Where did you buy it?"

Sussie Lopez smiled, "At a jewelry store abroad. It looked pretty, so I bought it. Seems like I found a bargain."

During the conversation, Julia handed her a box. Inside was a pair of cute apple-shaped earrings, fitting for Christmas. Adorned with red and green gemstones, they looked quite valuable. "Auntie, I can’t accept this."

"Why are you being so polite with me?"

"I have them too," Zoe pointed to her own ears, which were already adorned with the earrings given by her mother.

"Take them," Tim Payne said straightforwardly.

Sussie Lopez couldn’t refuse the warm gesture and had to accept the earrings.

During the meal, the conversation was all about Zoe Payne’s wedding. Sussie Lopez just listened quietly until they talked about the wedding house’s interior decoration, and Julia turned to Sussie, "Our Sheng Family Mansion’s interior design isn’t urgent. You can take care of it after you’ve recovered."

"My injury’s not serious. It gets boring just sitting around."

"If you want to work, just contact Finn Hale."

He had all the blueprints for the Sheng Family Mansion.

Sussie Lopez looked at Finn Hale, "Then I will have to trouble Mr. Hale."

"Don’t mention it. Just let me know in advance if you need anything."

What he meant was:

He wasn’t available all the time.

Tim Payne was speechless. This was his junior sister, and Finn Hale, that kid, was really putting on airs in front of him.

William Hale glanced at his little uncle:

Quite the actor!

Speaking of which, it was strange. After hearing about the presence of a love rival, the little uncle’s face looked terrible, but now, just one night later, he seemed much better.

Was the love rival dealt with?

Or had he already taken care of Miss Lopez.

——

Zoe Payne had spent the afternoon at the Sheng Family Mansion until the evening when William Hale, who had been out for work, came back to take her out to celebrate. Capital City’s largest square had set up a giant Christmas tree, and there were live performances, which she had heard about from the staff at the store and wanted to join in the fun.

"Miss Lopez, come with us," Zoe invited proactively.

"You two are a couple; it wouldn’t be proper for me to third-wheel."

"There will be other friends there."

Sussie Lopez was indeed tempted.

Since her senior brother was engaged tonight and the Payne Family was currently all elders, staying with them was stressful.

At the clubhouse where they dined, all faces were new to her.

They were all friends of William Hale, except for Michale Shaw, Zoe hardly knew any of them. They should have met earlier, but recent events had piled up, and everyone had been busy.

There were those with a gentle and refined air, as well as those who appeared sly, dignified, and reserved...

Just the sight of them was pleasing to the eye.

Anyone who could mix in the same circle as William Hale was probably no ordinary person.

So Zoe was exceptionally polite to them, and the few did not dare act presumptuously, each calling her "sister-in-law" in turn.

"This is..." Michale Shaw remembered Sussie Lopez.

After all, she was someone who aligned with both his and Wyatt Hale’s tastes.

"Sussie Lopez, my brother’s junior sister."

"So she’s Junior President Payne’s junior sister, that makes her my sister too."

Everyone: "..."

William Hale was speechless and warned in a hushed tone, "Watch your step. Don’t provoke her."

"Oh come on, do I seem like someone who oversteps boundaries?" Michale Shaw chuckled as he handed over a drink with alcohol in it. To fit the occasion, he had deliberately worn a Christmas red outfit, standing out among everyone else in their black, white, and grey attire.

"Miss Lopez, don’t be shy."

Sussie Lopez simply sniffed it, "I can’t drink alcohol."

"Then I’ll get you some juice."

"I can get it myself."

"You’re being too polite with me."

"Miss Lopez saved me last time. Her wound hasn’t healed yet, so she can’t eat anything too spicy," Zoe explained.

"So, you’re the one who saved my sister-in-law," Michael Shaw was astonished. "Not only is Miss Lopez beautiful, but she’s also so brave. Truly an example for us all."

Sussie Lopez: "..."

"You’re my sister-in-law’s lifesaver, which means you’re my lifesaver, too."

Michael said this as he took out his phone.

"Since you’re my lifesaver, let’s exchange contact information, shall we?"

Effortlessly, he completed the process.

Zoe was dumbstruck by his actions.

Michael thought that William Hale’s warning to him was because of Tim Payne.

People, many are focused on looks.

The last time he was in Zoe’s store, Michael had inquired about her, professing love at first sight, only to be shut down by his sister-in-law.

Previously, Michael was all talk.

But now that they had met again, wasn’t this a match made by heaven?

Eager to show off his eagerness, this bothered Zoe to the point of frowning. She wanted to remind him but was stopped by Wyatt Hale.

She looked at her husband with suspicion.

Wyatt Hale whispered, "Don’t mind him."

"But Miss Lopez is your brother..."

"This guy recently took over the Shea Family’s project and has been quite smug."

"..."

Zoe chuckled resignedly. Are you guys really good friends?

I’ve seen friends who’d go through thick and thin together, but stabbing each other in the back, that’s novel.

You’re really sly!

Michael even deliberately asked Sussie, "With you being so pretty, Miss Lopez, there must be a lot of people pursuing you."

"That’s not the case."

"Is it because you have a boyfriend?"

"No."

Michael immediately brightened up.

He glanced at all the friends present, his look saying:

Don’t compete with me; this is the girl I fancy.

His expression, that of a man who had fallen deeply in love.

These people were all the cream of the crop.

Some had even noticed the subtlety of Hale’s behavior toward her; indefinable, almost as if he didn’t consider her a peer, extremely courteous.

He probably treats Tim Payne the same way, let alone a junior like her.

Only Michael, blinded by beauty, was still eagerly courting her.

After eating, everyone went to the plaza to watch the performances and the Christmas tree. Later, when they returned to the private room, there would be other activities. Michael even specifically took a few photos to post on social media.

A three-by-three grid,

He placed Sussie Lopez right in the center.

He also posted a caption:

"The moon is beautiful tonight, and the breeze is gentle."

Michael rarely posted such cheesy messages before. Even a fool could see there was a hidden meaning.

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Finn Hale was working late in his studio tonight. Thinking that Sussie was with the Payne Family, he wasn’t worried. Michael’s social media was as omnipresent as advertising; Finn had long since blocked him.

His phone vibrated with a message from Wyatt Hale.

He didn’t look.

This kid always asked for greetings during holidays, plainly seeking some pocket money.

Seeing that his younger uncle didn’t reply, Wyatt simply called him.

"Uncle, there’s trouble."

"I’m busy."

"Stop working. If you keep at it, your auntie might run off with someone."

"..."

Finn checked his phone and realized it was that kid, Michael.

Dressed like a Christmas tree!