His Contractual Mistress

Vince brought Hailee to the shower room on the ground floor of that building. 

Men and women's shower rooms are separated—Vince brought Hailee to the ladies' room with a proper bath. 

The men's room was more likely a locker room of Jocks, while the lady's room had a wardrobe where they could do make-up and all with the inclusion rooms for a shower. 

Of course, she is a conservative lady who wants to separate the boys and girls. 

"I can imagine you and your cousins had a swimming race." 

"Yeah. We did that often since mom didn't want me to have nightlife. So, dad designed this building, and mom did not say a word even though we spent all night here, drinking." 

"Hmm… Now I know why you have no one-night stands.." 

"Hey!" Vince glared at her, but in a sweet way. 

They both laughed and turned on playing under the shower. The relationships they have now have been more open, and she loves it. 

"Careful!" Vince quickly held her waist when she took a step away from him and moved to the corner... "—might you slip on the floor." 

"But you got me…." There is a meaning to her words. 

"I will always catch you…." 

Vince curled his lips. He lowered his head and kissed Hailee passionately. He cannot have enough of this girl when she always makes him go crazy every minute, and it takes a lot of energy to restrain himself. 

"Let's finish showering. Breakfast is waiting. You need to eat now," said Vince. 

Hailee had this playful smile on her lips when she took the shower gel bottle in his hand. "Let me soap myself. Go, finish your shower first." 

Vince wanted to protest, but he understood the reason Hailee was doing this… It will be for his good.

She knew he was only holding back himself, not bending her on the wall and taking her under the rushing water. 

Hailee smacks a kiss on his lips for being obedient. She would love to run her hands on that stud, but she quickly arouses this man. She must always consider those red alarms constantly flaring around them.

Vince tried his best to go slow and be gentle with her, and honestly, different from those times, they didn't know she was pregnant. 

But she loves his tender behavior. There is also a thrill in having sensual lovemaking. They both have more time to feel each other's bodies and explore the other sensitive part that they haven't given attention to too much after they were at the peak of pleasure. 

After showering, Vince helps Hailee to get dressed, the usual routine when he is around. He would apply body moisturizing to Hailee's whole body and then allow him to help dry her hair. 

Then, he brought Hailee to the conservatory room. 

On the table, their breakfast was neatly arranged by the maids, who left quickly. 

Butler Roberto bowed and left when they arrived, and Hailee instantly greeted the three dogs amazingly behaving sitting on the floor. 

Hailee smiled. "Are they waiting for a treat?" she asked Vince with amusement. He was right when he told her they are the most behaved dogs he has. 

"Yeah." Vince nodded and petted Kane and Lane. "Wait, okay?" he told them before he headed to the pantry and got something. 

"Oh, my gosh! Look, Halle!" Hugging the female dog, Hailee pointed out Vince carrying something in his hand. "Look what dad is bringing over!" 

Soon, both are singing… 

"Happy birthday, Halle! Happy Birthday, Halle! Happy birthday to you…." 

Vince places the cake on the coffee table in front of Halee. Then, both blow out the four candles. 

"Yey!" Hailee claps her hands, which Kane and Lane were barking like they were also joining the excitement. "Let us take a photo!" 

She took a lot of photos of the three dogs who were behaving the entire time. Hailee recorded a video when Vince slices the cake into three. Kane and Lane patiently waited for Vince to put the cake on their plates, which Hailee could not stop giggling behind the camera. 

"There! Daddy cut the cake! Yay!" 

While Hailee, Kane, and Lane were eating the cake, Hailee posted the pictures on her Instagram account. 

"Today, Vincent introduced his three kids. Same today, we are celebrating our daughter's fourth birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HALEE!" 

Just a minute after Hailee posted the pictures and video, instantly, it went viral. Netizens went crazy to meet these three beautiful dogs, and one commenter noticed… 

"OMG! Is it a coincidence, or Mr. Shen just picked out Halle's name?" This question went viral. 

*

Meanwhile, Shen's private plane was halfway to arrive at the Metro City Domestic Airport. 

"Mom, Dad, look! Hailee posted a photo!" Sheena showed the pictures and video to her parents. 

"Did Hailee haven't known about the news?" asked Hilda with concern. Honestly, she prayed Vincent didn't tell Hailee yet, and it worries her it will affect Hailee's pregnancy. "Why hasn't that man stopped chasing Hailee? Even though he was already convicted, he could still cause trouble for us!" 

Deana and Sheena shared a knowing look. After the news reached them, their mom inquired if they had let Hailee know about it. 

(Flashback....)

"Listen, Carl. Hailee must not know yet. Don't you guys tell her without me!" 

"Aunt Hilda, your son knew what to do." Carl retorted on the other line. Even when he tries to explain to Hilda, his aunt never listens; instead, he bears her scolding. 

"We are leaving at this moment!" she announced, which made everyone protest. It was late at night already. 

"Mom… If we suddenly arrive in the mansion before the sun rises, won't it only alarm Hailee? I'm sure my brother knew what to do." 

Everyone sighs with relief. Gladly, Sheena knew how to appease her mom, and there's no one she listens to but her youngest daughter. 

Once Sheena reasons out to her, she actually has difficulty insisting on her opinion since Sheena persistently argues with her. 

Fred leaned over and whispered in her ear. "You can't argue with your daughter when it is like arguing with yourself. This is so you—when you were younger and when we were just married." 

Hilda glared at her husband, and she could not retort to that when Fred was right. Sheena was actually as hard-headed as her, who was never afraid to talk back even to her. 

*

Back to the present, Sheena sent a message both to her brother and Hailee through Instagram. After she contemplated some things, she then came up with an idea. 

"I will post it on my account!" 

"What are you planning, Sheena?" Hilda asked her daughter, and she suspected that whatever Sheena planned to do would turn the world into chaos. 

"Don't worry, mom. I already asked my brother and Hailee's permission." Sheena winked at her mom to assure her that everything would be just a teaser. 

"Remember not to give so many spoilers. The documentary recording still has a lot of things to get done, and we are just beginning." 

"Don't worry, mom! It will be only a great teaser to that!" 

At that very moment, Sheena posted the photos she took four years ago. 

"I took these photos four years ago in Budapest, Hungary. Before my wedding, I picked up my brother to walk with me in the aisle. And because my brother was shy to ask this girl's name, he had a crush at first sight. I was the one who went over and got Hailee's name. I was actually teasing my brother after he named his dog after his crush." 

This is the caption Sheena posted on her Instagram, where she tagged both Hailee and her brother. 

Soon, Vincent commented, and everyone feasted his statement and became hot topics and trending news. 

"Sister, you are wrong. It was love at first sight." 

"Full story on our documentary film, including full updates on our wedding preparation…." Hailee chimed in, which made everyone elated and commenting non-stop. 

Hailee and Vincent's comments were pinned and replied to up to a hundred thousand times, inquiring regarding the release of the documentary series. 

*

Meanwhile, Hailee has been even happier after meeting Halle, Kane, and Lane seated on the floor. She really enjoyed their company because they were behaving too well. 

Vince, who is quietly sipping his coffee on the sofa, was silently sulking. He could only watch the three dogs taking over Hailee's attention. He started regretting that he had introduced these dogs to her; now, they were his great rivals. 

"Kane! Lane! Go play outside!" He called out that surprised them, including Hailee, who was turning her head, looking up at him with a questioning stare. He knew she was protesting, but he pretended he noticed nothing. 

Vince just continued giving Hailee a soft massage on her nape and shoulders. 

On the other hand, Hailee was astounded, staring at Vince meaningfully after he yelled at the two male dogs to go out of the room. 

It was obvious that he only gave Halle consideration because it was her birthday today. 

"What's wrong, Wifey?" Later on, he finally spoke up when Hailee remained to stare at him. 

She is supposed to be the one asking what is wrong with him. Hailee could not believe that her husband would act childish just because of his dogs. 

"The dogs were behaving well, and we don't need to chase them out," she groaned in objection. 

However, she didn't figure out yet why Vince is acting like that.

Vince cannot find a valid excuse to reason out to Hailee, as she is right. The dogs did not act mischief around but obediently lying down next to her. 

Halle was pillowing her laps while Kane and Lane took the space on Hailee's side. 

"Well, Wifey… I have some important things I wanted to talk about with you." 

Hailee felt even more ridiculous about Vince's excuse. The dogs would not understand whatever they were discussing… Well, mainly as she also believes that there are intelligent dogs who are sensitive to their humans. 

"Alright. Come here, and sit down with me on the floor." Hailee moved a little for Vince to slide behind her. 

And before he would be the one to kick out of the conservatory by Hailee, Vincent obediently sat on the floor.