Mrs Hale, I Surrender
Chapter 440 - 439: The So-Called Green Cloud Overhead, the Strangely Junior President Payne (Two Updates More)

Chapter 440: Chapter 439: The So-Called Green Cloud Overhead, the Strangely Junior President Payne (Two Updates More)

The Shaw Family’s young master?

Rejected by her, is it because she had plans with Michale Shaw?

Now that Cressida Jones is in possession of a vast fortune and is also beautiful, although she was once engaged, it’s not her fault. Plus, with only her unwell grandmother by her side, there are many people eyeing her.

Beckett Jeans thought since Cressida Jones liked him, he could have the advantage by being closer to the water’s edge.

But unexpectedly...

Michale Shaw just had to step in.

Even having the audacity to open the car door for her? Could it be that even he has taken a fancy to Cressida Jones?

Does that mean he has no chance at all?

In an instant,

He suddenly felt as though he was hit by a wave of jealousy.

Didn’t she say she liked him? Why then is she flirting with another man? Are her feelings true or false?

He clenched the rose in his hand and gnashed his teeth inwardly:

No!

Cressida Jones could only belong to him.

---

Michale Shaw knew nothing of these thoughts; he had no such intentions toward Cressida Jones, driven purely by curiosity. The two of them chatted all the way cheerfully, and when Zoe Payne saw her, they were discussing investments, stocks.

"Miss Jones, I have inside information, this stock will absolutely soar after the New Year!"

"I also have some investment plans that are really great."

"If you’re not confident, you can invest your money in our family company. I’ll provide the resources, you provide the money, guaranteed to earn without losing."

...

Everyone else was rubbing their temples with a headache.

William Hale was speechless:

This kid, running eagerly to pick someone up, couldn’t be planning to swindle the young lady’s money, could he?

"Don’t listen to him, Miss Jones, he’s just a big swindler," Zoe Payne said while pulling Cressida Jones to sit down.

Upon hearing this, Michale Shaw got defensive, "Sister-in-law, I don’t like hearing that from you, calling me a big swindler. Everyone says that I’m a rare business genius once in a century. Miss Jones, I’m offering to help you invest and make money for free, will you follow me or not?"

"Just roll out of here. You’ve already got the Shea Family as your golden backer; don’t go bringing disaster upon this young lady. The current economic environment is tough, it’s not easy to make money, don’t invest recklessly," someone reminded.

Cressida Jones only smiled in response.

Suddenly, Michale Shaw looked around and asked, "By the way, why hasn’t our golden daddy shown up yet?"

This ’golden daddy’ referred to Isaac Shea.

"My sister hasn’t been feeling well and has hardly been out lately," William Hale explained, "Naturally, her husband would be at home accompanying her."

"I’ve invited him many times, and every time he said he has to accompany his wife. He wishes he could stick to my sister 24 hours a day. Once, my sister suggested he should go out and have fun. Instead, he directly said..."

Michale Shaw cleared his throat and deliberately mimicked Isaac Shea’s tone:

"Pushing me away? Don’t you want to be with me anymore? Annoyed by me?"

"They talk about the seven-year itch, and we’ve only been together this short while, and you already don’t want me by your side?"

Hearing this, the crowd couldn’t help but laugh.

Michale Shaw’s imitation wasn’t good, but his sly expression, both cheeky and smack-worthy, had everyone in stitches.

Cressida Jones was initially very nervous, as this was clearly a small circle gathering.

The people William Hale associated with were nearly the top members of Capital City’s Circle, who, except for the socially active Michale Shaw, were hardly seen at various banquets or evening events – nearly impossible to meet.

But she didn’t expect the atmosphere in private to be like this...

"I never realized my brother-in-law is such an ultimate manipulator. I can’t believe my sister falls for that; I could never learn it in my entire life." No wonder Hannah Johnson rejected him; Michale Shaw could never act that way.

"They say it’s my sister who has a firm hold over him."

"I think, on the contrary, that kind of manipulative Puppy has got my sister wrapped around his finger. With just a little act, she goes soft."

"Her decisiveness from before, once she met him, it all disappeared."

"Love, it’s too terrifying."

Cressida Jones chuckled lightly, not expecting the Shaw Family’s young master to be like this in private.

"Everyone’s here, right? Let’s prepare to eat," someone called out.

Cressida Jones glanced at the few people sitting around the table, not seeing Tim Payne.

Tonight...

He’s not coming?

With Tim Payne absent, she breathed a sigh of relief, yet could not help feeling somewhat disappointed. But she concealed it well, and nobody noticed.

---

Meanwhile, Tim Payne was meeting with the organizers of the design exhibition with Finn Hale. After introducing a few designers for a meal together.

After a few rounds of drinks, idle chatter followed. Finn Hale was busy texting Sussie Lopez with his head down.

The man is now inseparable from his phone, which left Tim feeling helpless, "You just video-called this afternoon, and you still have so much to talk about?"

Finn chuckled: "You’ll understand once you date someone."

"Otherwise, as a single dog, it’s incomprehensible to you."

Tim was left speechless.

Before Finn put down his phone, he refreshed his Moments since Sussie mentioned that she would post during her gathering today. As her boyfriend, he naturally wanted to be the first to like and comment.

However, before he could find Sussie’s post, he saw Michale Shaw had posted a nine-grid photo.

"Michale’s dinner tonight..." Finn glimpsed at the person next to him out of the corner of his eye.

Tim was eating and seemed not to hear.

But Finn was not a good person by nature; he purposefully brought his phone in front of Tim.

You don’t want to see,

I’ll make sure you see.

"What are you doing?" Tim raised an eyebrow.

"Tell me, Michale’s gathering... why are there only men, except for the niece-in-law, seems there’s only Miss Jones as the sole lady." Michale had posted a dinner photo which indeed was a group of men.

"In William’s social circle, most are singles, almost all facing marriage pressure from their families. Miss Jones is beautiful and quite cunning, well-suited to marry into a wealthy family."

"These kids are all ones I’ve watched grow up, and their characters are flawless. Plus, when choosing a wife, they don’t focus on family background, what matters is the person."

"Miss Jones is now a highly sought-after celebrity in Capital City..."

Finn lamented.

Yet a certain stubborn duck didn’t budge and showed no abnormalities on his face.

Instead, he picked up a drink and poured Finn a glass, "With so much talk, you must be thirsty, have a drink to moisten your throat."

Finn raised an eyebrow:

Drinking, moistening your throat? What are you thinking?

Tim was caressing his wine glass, his eyes shadowy and cryptic.

After the meal, the group went their separate ways. Assistant Law was already at work and saw his boss getting into the car, "Are you heading back to the old house or to your own apartment?"

Tim leaned back in his seat, not speaking, just flipping through his phone.

He had Michale’s Moments.

In the photo, Cressida Jones was sitting next to her sister, and on the other side was Michale. They were talking about something, heads tilted, seemingly enjoying their conversation.

The key issue was, Cressida had liked it!

And commented: "Nice shot."

Michale replied: "I’ve got some more photos, I’ll send them to you later."

Then Cressida sent back a cute emoji.

Tim’s grip tightened on his phone.

These two...

Seem pretty familiar.

"Go to the Cloudy Club."

Assistant Law was stunned, "You have another meeting?"

"Picking up my sister."

Assistant Law was dumbfounded.

Sister?

Zoe Payne is now the protected animal of both the Hale and Payne families, and would never go out alone. Aside from Kyle Lowe, it’s said Mr. Hale even hired two female bodyguards for her from Logan Hale’s security company.

And during the New Year period, Mr. Hale would surely be at her side; there’s no need for you to pick her up.

It’s all quite strange.