His Contractual Mistress

DAVIES GROUP Dream City HQ, Western Australia 

Geoffrey Wilson, James White, and Chester Liang were on the South field to tour their new investors. 

Leo Grubber, Josh Lynch, and Trevor Johansson were in a meeting, while Doctor Hector Payne was entertaining a long line of patients from the workers of Dream City. 

All the Executives Knights were busy with their job. Even Chairman Jacob met with the CEOs and representatives of their contractor companies, and Vincent was supposed to be here. 

"Kristian, when will President Shen come back?" Jacob asked his assistant when they had a coffee break. 

"His assistant said they would return one of these days." 

"Okay." Jacob nodded. 

Kristian studied the chairman's mood. He seemed to be in deep thoughts lately. "Is everything alright, sir? You look bothered lately." 

"Well, yeah, you are right. I just feel sad." 

"Is it about the princess?" asked Kristian. 

"Ah. It's Mr. Shen. But I am worried about Hailee, yes. I felt helpless that I couldn't keep her by my side nor force her to share what she was doing lately. Since Bryan broke her heart, she's been secretive and even tries to push me away. So, I'm still considering finding someone she could fall in love with then settle down. Even she has a bunch of knights to protect her, but most of them only spoil her. I know it will still be different if a husband will look after her and protect her. Maybe when she is married. It will lessen her crazy adventures, and you know what I am talking about." 

"Yes, sir. I understand your concern." And you actually have nothing to worry about, sir. Kristian muttered, but he didn't share his thoughts. "Ahem. So, how about Mr. Shen, sir?" 

Jacob glanced at his assistant before he went on. "Well… Mr. Shen is truly a talented architect. His designs and his vision are perfect. I'm just a little sad." 

"And why is that, sir?" Kristian queried. 

"Do you know that his mother tried to save my wife?" 

"Oh. Of course, sir. I remembered this story. So, is this the reason you are fond of him?" Kristian queried. Of course, he is interested in his boss's opinion about Vincent Shen, his daughter's boyfriend. 

However, he could not confess this to the chairman. He made a promise to Hailee that he will seal his mouth until she was ready to tell her dad the truth. 

After a brief silence, Jacob continued letting out his thoughts. 

"I like Vincent Shen. If he isn't married yet, I might set a blind date for him to date, my princess. Who knows? Maybe they fell in love, then got married? But my daughter is dating someone and even got engaged, sharing nothing with me! So, I am too sad." 

Kristian concealed the smile on his lips. 'Actually, sir, your dream might come true soon. If only you knew, but the princess has a huge reason she keeps it a secret.' 

"Well, sir. Maybe the princess's fiance is as great as Mr. Shen." 

"Well… I am hoping so, Kris. By the way, Hailee told me she's coming home on one of these days. Does she tell you anything?" 

"I will tell you once Pitt confirms their arrival, sir." And I lied again. Kristian heaves a guilty sigh inwardly. 

The princess told him they were in Sydney now, but she had a few things to take care of before she would give the go-to inform the chairman that she'd arrived already. 

Jacob discussed a few things with Kristian when his phone chimed in. And this alert tone was set for this situation. 

"Kristian, that tone is set for an emergency alert message. A RED CODE." 

Kristian is reluctant to report to the chairman. But he has to be honest this time. 

"Answer me, Kris?" 

"Someone activated the red code, sir." 

"Who is it? And where is my daughter?" Jacob's voice cracked from the emotion that engulfed him. "Did something happen to her?" 

"Wait a sec, sir. I'll check the location and who activated the emergency alert message. Maybe it was Pitt or Tom…." Kristian browsed his phone. "Sir, it was Bryan and the princess who were in Sydney." 

"What? My daughter was already in Australia, but no one told me?" 

"I'm sorry, sit. It was my incompetence. But we need to go now." 

"Of course! Cancel our meetings this evening! I want to see my daughter! Why is Bryan with her!" 

Kristian cannot answer the chairman. He may know Hailee was already in Sydney, but he has no information about what happened. After then, he made several phone calls. After that, Kristian carefully chooses the correct explanation of what happened in Sydney. 

Meanwhile, every executive knight also received an emergency alert message. After fifteen minutes, they all gather at the airport, and the two private planes are ready to take off. 

***

Sydney, Australia 

Vincent is finally finished crying. Pitt patted his shoulder, escorting him to the E. R. to tend his wounds. 

Pitt glanced at Bryan, who was now seated on the bench outside the Operating Room. At this moment, Pitt would love to beat up the guy. But he knew he need not do that because Bryan was indeed beating himself up inside. 

After fifteen minutes, the assigned physician finished wrapping Vincent's fingers with a bandage wrapped. She instructed him a few things, but his mind wandered and heard nothing. The whole time, it was Pitt who was attentive to conversing with the doctor. 

Vincent Shen seemed not with himself, and Pitt understood that. He's worried, and his mind remains with Hailee. 

"Why are they not finished yet!?" Vincent keeps mumbling while he's pacing back and forth in front of the Operating Room. It's been half an hour since Hailey was brought in, and he needs an answer if Hailee was alright and even the child. 

When a nurse gets out, he immediately blocks her way to throw a series of questions. 

"Please, don't interrupt our work, sir. We're doing everything to save them." 

"Save them? What's going on!?" Vincent could not control himself not to yell at the poor nurse. Good thing she was used to her work. The patient's family members are mostly under such emotion. 

"The mother has a fever. We have to do something about it. That's all I can say." The nurse resumes walking; Pitt has to grab Vincent and calm him down. He plans to trouble the nurse further. 

Bryan remained on the bench. His hands still held his head while his elbows rested on his legs. He never changed position since they left him to treat Vincent's wounded fingers. 

"I'm sorry…." 

With a broken, hoarse voice, Bryan apologized. Both Pitt and Vincent glared in his direction, but no one could really scold him. Vincent, on the other hand, was in a rage at this moment. But as Eva is his nominal wife, he could not blame Bryan entirely. Instead, he is partly accountable for what Hailee has been through now. 

Vincent heaves a long sigh and takes a seat. The moment he saw Hailee was pushed on the corner and landed on the vases, he froze for a moment. That feeling of turmoil surging inside him for a moment. 

And seeing Hailee bleeding freaked him out. After his accident five years ago, he almost died. The last place he wanted to be is in hospital. He may have gotten into another accident, but he was at ease because he wanted to see Hailee when he opened his eyes. 

He's praying that Hailee would remember that he was here waiting for her. 

"Wifey…." he mumbled while praying for the safety of their child. 

It's been two hours that have passed, but the doctor isn't coming out yet. 

"Where is my daughter!?" 

Jacobs' loud voice echoed in the corridor. He had big steps; following behind him are the executive knights who cannot explain the emotion exhibiting on their faces. 

"What happened, Pitt!?" he asked.

"Bryan!" 

But Geoffrey yanks at the guy. He grabbed him by the collar and was about to punch him when the door of the Operating Room opened.