His Contractual Mistress

Before the party ended, Gigi came to the stage to thank everyone. She went on...

"Thank you for coming to tonight's DV Gem launching party. This event would never become successful without your presence... On behalf of DV Gem and DV Inc. Company, our utmost gratitude for all your purchases. 

As we will celebrate the third year since it established this company, we will hand it over to the countries that have chosen to grant scholarships to deserving young women for full support—our next generations, who aim high for a difference in this world. We are now living in a society in which equality is still complex for everyone to achieve.

Our charity foundation, with our CEO's vision, these young girls may be the beginning of a great change!" 

Loud applause echoed in the entire hall; Gigi thanked the investors that presented tonight's launching party representing the US and Europe branches. She called them on the stage, and now they were exposed as one of those influential women in the fashion world. 

Next, Gigi thanked the Asia branch business partners and acknowledged them, including herself. Gigi also calls Fraine Michaels to the stage, who will become the head store manager of the Asia branch. 

"And last but not the least... I want to thank my angel for being so fabulous! She is my very good old friend back from college days although I am older than her... And if it weren't for her, we wouldn't have a good meal tonight." 

Everyone laughed when Gigi sounded it as a joke. But Hilda promptly looks at Hailey when Gigi mentions food. She scrutinizes her face with a gentle expression throughout the evening, even though other guests gossiped about her. 

Every time she sees this girl, she always has this inexplicable impression of her. And each day passes, she's becoming a mysterious girl to her. 

'Who exactly is this woman?' She keeps asking herself. Hilda shrugs at the thought. Her attention shifted back to Gigi Chan, who continues to be on the stage.

"Thank you very much, Hail. You are always a great friend of mine, an angel sent above, always saving us with grace." 

Hailey didn't see it coming. Gigi knew how she wanted to keep a low profile until the end of her pretension. And what Gigi had announced made everyone drop their mouths open. 

They can't believe that a woman like Gigi Chan is actually a friend of Vincent Shen's mistress! She's not just somebody!

"Now ladies, let me introduce you to this woman who will become DV Inc. Asia Branch Office overseer... Please come to the stage, my dear friend... Director Hailey Hillson!" 

If most everyone was shocked, Hailey was also stunned that Gigi made a bold move by appointing her as the Asia Branch Office Director. 

She may didn't reveal her true identity. But this is massive news in P Country! Now, she has to join them on the stage, then pose for a company picture. 

"Congratulations, Hailey!" Gigi hugged her, followed by the other ladies on the stage. Later, Gigi urges her. "Please, give us a speech!" 

Hailey would love to spank this older sister of hers for taking this opportunity to put her in the spotlight. And since she was already in that situation, she took the microphone and prepared for a brief speech. 

But before that, she whispered something to Mina. The girl immediately left the stage and ran toward the Auction Room. The Auction time is only within two hours, and so the room is now closed. 

"Hello, ladies. Thank you for coming tonight. As the Asia Branch Office Director, I invite everyone to visit my office for any personalized orders. I will help you with all my knowledge and capability. And for showing you a sample of my work. I will take this moment to give this present to someone who is here tonight. Maybe her birthday is weeks away, but I think that this is the best moment to hand over the gift from her beloved son." 

Mina stepped out from the Auction Room and walked toward the table where Hilda seated at. 

"Madam Shen..." 

Hilda takes the box with a puzzled look on her face. Confused, her eyes moved toward Hailey, who was just a few meters away since her table was close to the stage. 

"Weeks ago, Vincent asked me to pick out a gift for his mom, as he did not know what best to give to her. And as he entrusted me with it, I chose a set of jewelry she could wear during her 55th birthday. With my capabilities, I give my heart to design these pieces." Hailey motioned her hand toward the purple velvet box at Hilda's hand.

She opens the box. Everyone gasps in awe. It was the set of jewelry displayed in the auction, but it is not for sale. 

Everyone complimented Hilda for receiving such a splendid gift! The mystery revealed that she is the special woman to get that set of jewelry highlighted in tonight's launching party! 

Not only that, her son's girlfriend designed it! 

"Hilda, you are so lucky!" Her friends are complimenting both her and the jewelry she received. 

"Oh! I would feel so lucky to have a daughter-in-law like her! Your son hasn't married her yet, so I could introduce her to my son, who a single man! He is the CEO of our logistics company. He's as rich as your son! So maybe..." 

Hilda frowned, listening to the blabbing of other women bragging about their sons. She wanted to thank Hailey in person, but the girl was now crowded with mothers who suddenly arranged a blind date with her. 

It ruins her mood. How dare these women shamelessly introduce their sons to someone engaged, and that happens to her son! And what upsets her most, she could not counter their slandering against her because her son is a married man! 

She doesn't want to admit it, but at this moment, it infuriates her that her son is not a single man! 

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Next On: (Spoiler) 

Under the dim light from the wall lamp of the hotel suite, Hailey halted in the middle of the living room. She meets Vince's intense gaze. And the way he looked at her, she felt naked. 

Vince scans her from the head down to her high heels. His lips purse into a thin line; she swallowed the lump in her throat as suddenly, it dried when Vince didn't display a confused look or anger expression. He remains seated there, emotionless. 

She cringes a little when Vince lifts his glass and gulps down the liquor into his throat. 

God, he's beautiful. His expressionless face only added to how gorgeous he is. The way he looked at her was like he wanted to devour and swallow her whole. 

"Who are you?"