His Contractual Mistress

The entire time Pitt was narrating to everyone, Vincent was keenly listening to his story. Hailee had already confessed to him how she followed around to get to know him better before offering the project. 

And as he was hearing the story coming from someone, his heart melted after happiness burst out from the bottom of his chest. 

That girl is too precious. He is grateful he trusts her instead of getting angry for keeping her identity from the beginning. He must have regretted it now if he didn't wait for her to explain herself and confess everything.

Hailee now carrying his children. Yes, possibly not just one! And just thinking of his child growing inside her womb makes him ecstatic. He wished it was her due soon so that he could meet his babies. He's happy to make the right decision.

But for now, he must face the anger of the men who also love their Mumma, especially their grandpa. He must persuade his approval. 

This is a battle he has to win, no matter what. 

Now that Pitt was done expressing his side, it was time for him to share his. He understood that this is likely his trial to measure his sincerity and honesty and how much he loved their princess. 

Before taking a deep breath. 

"Four years ago, I met a girl sailing a lemonade in the busy streets of Budapest. Observing her across the streets, her sweet smile enchanted me. And I began to have the desire to introduce myself. But I didn't have a chance because of family issues. After a year, I was hoping and praying to find her, so I searched for her. I went back to Hungary, but no one can tell me who she is. I didn't stop. I traveled to Italy, but I also failed to find her there... Even in Paris and in the UK, I did try to look for her." 

"I thought I would never see her again. But when I almost lost hope... There she is! She appears in front of me. So I didn't miss my chance. I hired a few men to follow her around. To watch her and make sure she won't leave the country. And I was relieved when she stayed in Metro City and took a course in the university where I graduated. I offered her an agreement so that I could keep her by my side. I thought she would get angry with me. But it surprised me. She signed it without a second thought. I didn't know she had a motive in getting close to me." 

Vincent shared the rest of the story. 

"So, you are saying you didn't notice that the princess is following you around, Mr. Shen?" 

"No." Vincent shook his head. 

"And the princess didn't know you were following her as well?" 

"She told me she didn't. But she confessed that her newest knight, Bruce, made a way to work for me so that she could help me investigate who wanted to kill me. Liam Huo is using the surrounding people. He bombs the Shang Casino and Hotel to divert my attention and leaves for Las Vegas. In that way, he could have made his plan of taking Hailey out of Metro City. But Pitt, with the help of other knights and Interpol, we've successfully set a trap in my building to arrest Liam." 

"If you didn't know, DV Inc. is taking office in one of Mr. Shen's Towers," said Pitt. "But at that time, Mr. Shen knows nothing yet that Hailee is the owner of the DV Gem until the launching party," Pitt explained to make things short.

"But why are you in Sydney instead of coming straight to Dream City?" Geoffrey asked them suspiciously. He believes there is a huge reason, and things have turned out like this; Hailey's life was put in danger. 

On the other hand, the three men on the front shared glances as their eyes were talking, deciding who should speak up about it. 

"I was to blame for what happened in Sydney." Later on, it was Bryan who confessed. 

"You're always the one who causes her heart to break!" 

"I know! And I won't deny any of that." Bryan genuinely admitted. 

"Now, what did you do, Bryan?" asked Geoffrey, with a sternness in his voice. Ever since they were teenagers, the two of them have been in a great rivalry with Hailee's attention, and they were the ones who didn't hide their feelings for her, which the princess is too naïve to determine. 

"Hailee came home to Sydney to meet with Eva." 

"What???" All the men roared at Bryan. The way they were shooting him with a dagger look, he should have been dead now. 

"And why the princess wanted to see you b*tch?" James curled his lips like he tasted something bitter on his tongue. No one of them had the interest to mention that woman's name. 

"When I said things got complicated, Bryan and Eva were part of that," said Pitt.

As the men waited for an answer, Pitt chimed in once again, which he was scolded by James afterward. 

"When I said things got complicated, Bryan and Eva were part of that," said Pitt.

"Why are you still intercepting, Pitterson Cha!?" 

"You want an answer and explanation? Then I am giving you!" He argued.

"Pitt is right." Bryan concurred. "Eva and I played a huge part in Hailee and Vincent's relationship." 

"And why is that?" Leo queried. And the rest of the men grumbled. 

Bryan knew that after this, everyone would hate him more. But he doesn't care anymore. What he wants to happen now is to put an end to everything. He could not take to see Hailee is suffering. He gives up and accepts the truth that he's no longer the man who can put a smile on her face. 

"I didn't know that Eva was married for three years now," he began. 

"I just learned that today. Actually, it was Hailee who told me. Eva was in an arranged marriage, even though we still see each other. No… We are together, but she actually has a nominal husband. They have an agreement to get a divorce, but..." Bryan shook his head and let out a chuckle. "It's unbelievable. Liam used Eva to set me up a year ago. Liam wanted to break off our engagement, and he succeeded." 

"So? What is the connection to Mr. Shen…." they've asked him. 

"It's difficult to believe, but Eva is still useful to Liam. At this time, it was against Mr. Shen." Pitt chimed in once again. 

Everyone is giving them a perplexed expression on their faces, particularly at Vincent. 

"Enlighten us, Pitt!" 

Pitt looks at Vincent. He nodded and took it from there. 

"Eva's family has been a close friend of mine. They knew my ancestors' secrets, and to maintain the good relationship between our families, our parents arranged marriage." 

"Are you saying that you are married to her, Mr. Shen!?" James stood on his feet. He is prepared to leap at any moment to pounce on Vincent. 

Vincent meets Chairman Jacob's eyes, who remained to scrutinize him. He could not determine what he was thinking now, hearing all of this explanation as no emotion could be seen on his face. 

After a long moment of silence, Vincent's answer causes the lounge into chaos.