His Contractual Mistress

From the moment they saw her post, everyone from entertainment news, either from Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and other platforms, would like to repost her engagement rings photo, but Hailey didn't allow it yet. 

But since the world of media saw it, they tried to reach out to her for exclusive interviews. 

The world suddenly went into chaos to find more information about her post. It was the first time she posted about her love life. Yes, it's the first time. 

Even with her engagement with Bryan, she keeps it silent and plans to post it after their wedding. Good thing she posted nothing about it beforehand. Now she sees how it would create hype. 

Hailey's hundreds of million followers, including the fashion world, were ecstatic and couldn't stop commenting and tagging someone else on her post. 

Hailey was followed not only by ordinary people or small-time fashion stores but also by most celebrities, fashion icons, famous couture houses globally, etc. Even those in the car industry that built her sports cars are curious about her post.

Everyone is asking, who is the lucky guy? 

Just a few minutes since she posted the photo, famous designers have already reached out to her to design her wedding dress. Some offer to tailor her bridesmaid's gowns and some to make her wedding shoes. 

Even car companies propose to build a personalized white car just for her wedding. Also, the best wedding planners in the world compete to pick out and become her helper to plan their wedding. 

They now flooded her account with thousands of messages, including her family and friends around the globe. 

But at the moment, she stays away from her phone when it keeps ringing from anyone. Even the boys are calling her! And a call from her cousins, and even the elders, the royal families from Europe!

Ah! She doesn't know who she's going to talk to first! Hailey covered her head with the giant pillow. She doesn't want to hear her phone keep ringing! 

It is one of many reasons she doesn't want to publicize her relationship. It looks like she needs her PR team to take care of her publicity. 

Ugh! From now on, she needs to be careful to publicize her relationship with Vince. The press and paparazzi will do everything to know who her boyfriend is. 

It's a good thing that she could continue living as Hailey Hillson until she reveals her true identity to the world. For now, everyone wouldn't know that it was her and Vince on that post, except the rings! The ladies at the event saw it.

But she doesn't want to take it down. She loves to see her hand intertwine with Vince with their rings on. However, it would be best if she will hide the engagement rings in the meantime. 

Her life at the moment is controversial enough here in P Country. When they learn she was in Metro City, it would be a pain in the ass to deal with hundreds of paparazzi all over the world! 

She's always curious what will happen if she posts something a personal story, such as her love life. Now she proves that it's not a good idea to tell the world she has a boyfriend! 

From here on, she has to be prepared at all times, not only mentally but to protect Vince from the controversy they will throw at him. Once they learn her fiance is a married man, it would be a big issue, and he hadn't had his divorce yet! 

Because of what she'd done, she put Vince into a more intriguing life. She knew Vince was living a peaceful life before she arrived. Now the entire world was stirred by the bomb she dropped! 

And she could not take back her post, which she doesn't want to deny her relationship with Vince. Even though she will delete her post, many people have already seen it. 

It will only raise more questions if she hides it. Ah! She's still naïve and careless! But she posted it out of happiness overwhelms her heart. 

It delighted her that Vince didn't get angry at her. Well, maybe he is. But Vince acts like a grown man; she's grateful about that, but her? It looks like she won't hit adulthood until she does not act as completely a mature woman! 

This is not about everyone pampering her, whatever she would do or how she acted. But between her and Vince? This time, she must help him work their relationship on the right path, no more creating issues and secrets between them.

Then, she must clear her head and think carefully, now that she tells the world about her boyfriend. 

The issue would not focus on her, but it will be about Vince. The press will dig into his life, his family, his career. And once they know he is one of her architects and contractors; possibly they will make an issue about it, a huge one that will cause ill-feeling from other construction firms. 

She must prepare herself to defend Vince once the press made up stories about the contract she offered him. Her dad and the boys were necessary to know nothing about it initially, to think no fuss about Vince. 

She doesn't want them to accuse him of crawling his way toward her to get projects more than anyone she offered since. 

Vince didn't know her real identity when he signed those contracts, that's her first step in protecting him, but it won't end there. There are more issues to bring up soon. 

And the first people to stir up issues regarding Vince's love for her are the media. Once the media is uncontrollable, their made-up stories will stain the supposed good relationship after introducing him to her father. 

She had to think that her dad will accept Vince without doubts about what he's after in this relationship. 

Hailey continues contemplating as her phone also keeps ringing. This time it was Kelly. When she didn't answer her call, Kelly sent a message. 

"How dare you! Are you my sister? Why are you doing this to me? I can't believe the engagement ring I designed and crafted is for you! I should make it extra beautiful!" 

Hailey could imagine Kelly pouting at this moment. Tears are trailing down her cheeks as she reads Kelly's message. This girl is too cute! She wants to hug her and cry together. 

She is sure that Kelly is also crying right now. They will both cry either out of happiness or loneliness like last time over her broken heart. 

"Sissy, how could I tell you it was my engagement ring if I, myself, also didn't know it was for me? Obviously, Vince would keep it a secret, right?" 

"I agree, sissy. Even so… How are you going to make me wait for your explanation, huh? I can't wait for you to tell me what's going on!? Then when you told me that the next certificate you will show to me is actually true! You're going to slap me with your marriage license!" 

She rolled on the bed, laughing. So this girl still remembers it. She was only joking with Kelly about it. Who would have thought? It will truly happen! 

"I will go home to Australia in a few days. Why don't you visit so that we can talk in person? Gigi will be there too!" 

"Is it going to be your bridal shower?" Kelly asked excitedly. 

"Silly. Not too soon. I have a few things to take care of first." She answered Kelly. 'Besides Liam, I have to take care of Eva and your cousin Bryan.' Hailey mused, but she didn't share that thought with Kelly as their chat continues about other stuff. "You had nothing to be upset about. If you really would like to make me a beautiful ring, then how about my wedding ring?" 

"That's it! I will design a wedding ring that is only in this world! Since I already knew your size and Mr. Shen, it will be easy!"

Hailey smiled. She just knew how to cheer up this girl. But then, she realized the most important thing about getting married. "Oh, my gosh, Kelly!" 

"What is it?" 

"I didn't consider it at first!" She fretted while texting Kelly. 

"About what?" 

Someone knocks on her door. That surely be Bruce. When she went to open the door, it was Gigi. 

"Oh, my gosh, Princess! What was that post? They also bombarded me with questions when they could not reach you!" Gigi walks inside the suite and drops her bottom on the couch. "I need coffee." 

Hailey remained to stare at Gigi. She smiled and said, "Are you just woken up, too?" 

Gigi blushed and nodded. "We were too busy last night. Until now, I'm still exhausted." 

"Hmm… Of course." Hailey nodded. A silly smile is playing on her lips. 

"Stop!" Gigi rolled her eyes. She knew what was running inside Hailey's head like she's not sleeping with her boyfriend… Ah, correction, her fiance from now on since this girl is showing off their engagement rings to the world. "Don't look at me like that. Your beloved future husband just came home to give that engagement ring and make love, and then he left before the sun rose?" 

"Not. There was an emergency, so he had to fly to the US," she told Gigi with sadness in her eyes. 

"What's wrong?" 

"I had a bad feeling about the problem in Las Vegas."