His Contractual Mistress

And regarding Galvin Huo; probably he was here to persuade his ex-wife, who possibly found a new lover now. It was Tom Morris. 

If that is so, the launch is not safe for everyone. There might be some problems so then; they have to ensure the safety during the party. 

"So? The conclusion in today's meeting is to plan out how we could make the event safe." Leticia concluded. 

Both Hailey and Gigi nodded and smiled. "I know you will understand us right away." 

"Then, what can I do to help?" asked Leticia.

Hailey answered, "I need someone to back me up. I want to scatter my knights during that event. And so, I need your dad's influence." 

"Hmm. I completely understand. Our guests during the event are women from wealthy families in the country," Leticia concurred.

"Not only that, there will be attendees from all over Asia and even from the US," Gigi added. 

"And so, we must ensure tight security. It's not just the opening of our branch store. Affluent women in the fashion world want this event to show off their fame and wealth. And it will be a bad image of our company if something happens that night." 

Nodding, Leticia played a scenario in her head. That night will be an extravagant parade of dazzling gowns and pieces of jewelry. 

"I understand. I will talk to dad about it." Leticia paused for a moment. "Oh, my gosh! Madame Hilda Shen would be there, too!" 

"She's the number one guest on the list." Hailey smiled meaningfully. 

"Your mother-in-law!" Leticia sounded teasing. 

"Yet…" Hailey said that made the girls giggle. "Thank you, Leticia. I know you will understand. That's why I am confident to share our troubles with you." 

"I am happy, and you trust me. It's an honor for me. I promised I would mention nothing about everything I learned today." 

"Until I reveal myself, yes. Thank you once again." 

Growing up with a man in uniform, Leticia quickly understood. Right away, they set a meeting tonight evening to talk with her dad. Keith, Pitt, including Bruce will be there to explain the situation. 

"Hail… What do you think will happen this Saturday?" asked Gigi after Leticia left to visit her dad. She couldn't help but worry. It's not for herself but the safety of the attendees that evening. 

"We will make sure that Liam and Galvin could not get near the venue, nor us." 

"What are you going to do with Liam after the event?" she asked Hailey further. 

Hailey turned her head to look at Gigi with a serious gaze. All she wanted was to end the cold war between Liam Huo's clan and the Davies Group in everything that happens. 

"I can't do anything yet until it isn't clear to me his entire purpose in P Country. All the evidence is pointing at him. But if I give it to the Shen family, another question will arise. Why does Liam Huo attempt to kill Vince? Then another question, followed by more confusion. I want to solve this matter, but I need to plan it well, and I must do it carefully," she stated. 

"Things are messing up, Hail." Gigi rested her head on Hailey's shoulder. She could sense how upset Hailey was, and she was too! She wanted Galvin to disappear from her life forever. "We just wanted to fall in love and live peacefully."

"Yeah. And because I can't introduce Vince to dad as my boyfriend since he's still married to the woman who causes my engagement to break off. Things are a mess because Dad is still angry at Bryan. So I am trying to figure out which one I should take care of first." 

Hailey went on. "I was like in a starting line with three directions. The first direction is toward, dad. And the second direction is Vincent, while the third one is Liam. Whichever direction I choose, there is no finish line waiting yet." 

"It will matter because these three men are pointing back at me. And so, I need the fourth direction." Hailey hurls a long sigh. "After the event, I need to go back to Australia." 

"You're going to tell your dad? Or Vincent?" 

She shook her head. "No. It's Bryan. He is my fourth direction." 

"What? Why was it, Bryan? I mean, why do you want to see him?" Gigi is a bit confused, but she trusted her friend.

Hailey meets Gigi's eyes, and she replied, "I need to see Eva. There are questions that only she could answer." 

"Alright, then. Do you want me to accompany you?" 

"I want you to stay by my side so that I am sure you are safe from Galvin," said Hailey. "Besides, Tom is my pilot, and so, you have to be with me then." 

"Okay… Oh, wait! Why do you sound teasing, huh?" Gigi parted from Hailey; she saw the teasing smile playing on her lips. "You are a naughty little sister of mine!" 

Hailey laughed and said, "You can't hide it from me. There are sparks in your eyes every time you look at Tom." 

Gigi bit her lower lip. Her cheeks turned scarlet red as she debated within herself whether, finally, she would admit her feelings for Tom. 

"Do I deserve to love him?" she asked Hailey with doubts in her heart. It will always make her worry if Tom could accept her. 

"Silly! Why not? Tom is a great guy." 

"It's just that…." 

"That what?" Tom asked her. 

Gigi wasn't able to finish her excuse when Tom cut her words. He suddenly appeared out of nowhere. She met his set of deep blue eyes, which she could feel how Tom's intense gaze could see through her soul. 

"Ahem! I better go to the kitchen and fix some dessert for us. I think it will take me some time to come back. So then, laters!" 

Gigi dropped her mouth open, watching Hailey disappear at the door in a flash. 'She's fast!' 

"So?" asked Tom. He was already seated next to Gigi. Not only that, his arm was already hooked on her waist, pulling her closer. 

"I…" she could utter no words when it just disappeared from her tongue. Then, upon being distracted like this, she would find herself a prisoner in Tom's embrace while his kisses punish her in sweet and passionate ways.