Mrs Hale, I Surrender
Chapter 372 - 371 Uncle’s scheme, be careful as love turns to hate (2 updates)

Chapter 372: 371 Uncle’s scheme, be careful as love turns to hate (2 updates)

After dinner, Finn Hale took it upon himself to wash the dishes while Mrs. Lopez watched from not far away. She had thought that, coming from such an affluent family, he would have maids at home and probably never even touched dishwashing liquid before.

But from his movements, it was clear this wasn’t his first time washing dishes.

It seemed he wasn’t a lazy or spoiled person.

After all, humility and earnestness can be feigned, but when it comes to doing actual work, you can tell if it’s someone’s first time as soon as they start.

Thinking about how the Lopezs had just arrived in Capital City and needed rest as well, Finn Hale didn’t linger long in the apartment.

"Go and see him off," Mrs. Lopez nudged her daughter.

"There’s no need. It’s very cold outside. Better let her stay and chat with you."

Finn Hale had never needed to please anyone since he was a child.

But that didn’t mean he couldn’t.

Anyway, by the end of the meal, Sussie felt as though he had charmed her parents completely.

—

Old House of Hale Family

When Finn Hale returned, it was rare for everyone to be present because the Hale Family was currently planning William Hale and Zoe Payne’s wedding guest list. It had been a while since they last celebrated a joyous occasion, so Old Sir Hale naturally wished to invite every friend and relative he could.

"You know how to come back?" Old Sir Hale huffed.

Normally, Finn would probably just ignore his father and head straight to his room,

or perhaps retort with a couple of sharp comments.

But today, he surprisingly sat down with a smile, picking up an old guest book to browse through.

"Cousin, you seem in good spirits tonight. Did something good happen?" Wyatt Hale asked, his nose for news as keen as ever, "Did something new happen with your girlfriend? Did she agree to go out with you?"

"A man without a title, what meeting could he possibly arrange?" Old Sir Hale scoffed.

"Dad, she agreed to date me."

Old Sir Hale: "..."

Wyatt immediately leaned in, "Congratulations, cousin. I knew it was only a matter of time before you and your girlfriend got together."

"I’ll send you a red envelope later."

Old Sir Hale paused for a few seconds, then spoke, "Finn Hale, you better not be pulling my leg."

Before Finn stood up to leave for his room, he threw out one more comment, "By the way, I met her parents today, and everything is proceeding smoothly."

The whole Hale Family: "..."

He had been out for just five or six hours.

Confirm the relationship, meet the parents?

Such a tight schedule?

If they gave him more time, he might as well schedule the marriage certificate and wedding too.

**

Finn Hale moved quickly, and by early the next day, Sussie Lopez received his itinerary, perfectly blending work with leisure, packed with food and fun. Should her parents express interest in any activities, he would arrange for someone to accompany them.

The Lopezs didn’t want to owe anything to Finn Hale, thus they insisted on covering all expenses related to the itinerary.

Finn Hale was always measured in his actions, aiming to please his future in-laws with a sense of moderation.

Overt efforts might actually backfire in front of them.

Thus, besides making his presence known to his future in-laws, he spent most of his time focusing on work because...

There were still nuisances around him that needed to be dealt with.

After the New Year’s holiday, Finn Robinson returned from visiting his parents in his hometown, his heart uneasy.

Knowing Finn Hale as he did, he was sure that Hale would deal with him.

Could he be fired?

If Hale really wanted to deal with him, why then did he reimburse the travel expenses for his trip home?

Upon his return, Finn Hale called a meeting.

He announced some personnel changes and laid out the work plans for the upcoming year.

And the last item he announced was:

He was promoting him!

Finn Robinson was totally flabbergasted.

"Mr. Hale? What did you say?"

"I’m planning to make you a partner in my studio. How does that sound?"

"I—I’m not qualified."

"You’ve been with me for ten years, here, you’re the oldest in seniority, who else is suitable besides you?" Finn Hale looked at him, "What? You don’t want it?"

"I didn’t mean that."

"This is the partnership contract, take a look."

Finn Hale said, handing him a contract.

Partnership?

The other people in the studio had already turned green with envy.

The Hale family was wealthy and influential, and the startup capital for Finn Hale’s studio was said to have come from his two older brothers, who had been the nominal partners of the studio many years ago but had retired.

This studio belonged entirely to him.

He lacked neither money nor resources,

he didn’t really need any partners.

Now, to be willing to share his achievements with Finn Robinson was like a pie from the sky.

It was also a unique trust.

"Mr. Hale is really good to Assistant Robinson."

"Of course, after all these years, Assistant Robinson has been diligent and has contributed a lot to the studio."

"If we work hard, will we also have a chance to become partners in the future?"

"..."

Finn Robinson was completely stunned.

Especially at this moment, as he respected and admired Mr. Hale, who took out his own signature pen and handed it to him with a gracious smile, "Come on, sign."

"Once you sign, you’ll be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with me and share in the glory."

Shoulder to shoulder?

Share the glory?

Those eight words were the ultimate temptation for Finn Robinson.

He didn’t even read the terms closely before signing his name.

As he was about to return the pen, Finn Hale only smiled, "Keep the pen."

"For me? But this is your most frequently used pen."

"Consider it a promotion gift."

"Thank you, Mr. Hale."

Finn Robinson fingered the pen in his hand, cautiously.

He treasured and cherished it.

But the expression that fell in Finn Hale’s eyes:

It was somewhat creepy!

"Later I’ll have someone take over your work, and for the next few days you handle the handover. You should also buy a few decent suits for yourself, and what a partner should do, I’ll tell you later."

"Alright."

Finn Robinson didn’t expect his misfortune would turn into a fortune, that he could be upgraded to a partner.

It seemed, Sussie Lopez wasn’t that important in Mr. Hale’s heart.

—

Nightfall, Old House of Hale Family

"Is the person I sent over useful?" William Hale approached with a coffee, knocking at the door to Finn Hale’s study.

"Manageable." Finn Hale was bent over drafting and didn’t even look up.

"But Finn Robinson has been at M & R for a long time, he has substantial resources and connections, it might take a few days to hand them over."

Finn Robinson had a unique position at M & R.

Due to Finn Hale’s trust, he had been given many important responsibilities, now to move him, it was natural to first reclaim resources.

To completely sideline him.

"I know."

"If Finn Robinson knew his beloved Mr. Hale was plotting against him, he’d probably go mad."

"Watch your language," Finn Hale frowned, "Remove the word beloved, I don’t like hearing it."

"You also need to be careful of what crazy things he might do once you face off," William Hale set the coffee on the table, "Finn Robinson’s feelings for you are not ordinary..."

"Uncle, you should be careful that he doesn’t turn love into hate."

Finn Hale’s eyes suddenly turned fierce.

His fingers pressed hard, the pen tip tore the paper, he frowned and crumpled the paper, tossing it into the waste bin.