His Contractual Mistress

Jacob patted Vincent's back and said, "My daughter never loves someone the way she loves you. As you can see... The boys are close to her. Even so, I know she only falls for you. And so, I am hoping you will not get jealous or question her love." 

"I never am, dad. I trusted your daughter. However, the other men are still in love with her. I think it's natural for me to stand my ground. And draw boundaries for them to step aside." 

Jacob smiled. He knows men are not thinking of Hailee simply as their little sister. He knew they had developed a feeling for her. But his daughter treated them the same. 

"I understand. One day, everyone will ultimately move on. For now, they cannot accept it yet as things seem to happen too fast. It is different when the situation was between Bryan and Hailee," Jacob coaxed Vincent. 

Indeed. Now his precious daughter is getting married and soon to be the mom of four! Their family of two becomes six-plus one, and that's because Vincent and the babies are his daughter's life soon. 

"Alright. See you at the church. I'll go back to accompany Hailee." 

"Yes, dad. See you at the church." 

Vincent heaves a long sigh after Jacob disappears from the door. He scanned his reflection in the mirror once again, and he fixed his blazer and collar. 

"Are you ready, son?" Fred asked his son. 

Vincent nodded and replied, "I am never this ready in my entire life, dad." 

Fred smiled and patted his son's shoulder. He was glad that Vincent got to experience walking down the aisle to marry a wonderful woman. 

"Let's go." 

The father and son leave the room together. Vincent joined his groomsmen. Before they headed to the church riding the supercars, they took several photos. 

At the Dream City Cathedral, the church is already packed with guests. 

As no media could enter the city, it was exclusively covered by Shun's broadcasting company and an Australian TV station, where Davies Corporation is a significant investor. 

Well, it is necessary to have photographers on this extraordinary occasion. Only a few very famous photographers were invited, and they are all from big fashion houses who contoured the guest's dresses today. 

Thanks to Shun and Nicholas. They're the ones who accommodated the royals and mafia lords while the groom and bride's parents are attending the couple. 

"The groom is here!" 

The cameras are aimed at the twelve sports cars that pulled over in front of the cathedral. 

Vincent emerges from the passenger seat of the white Lamborghini Countach. Zaijan, who is his best man, stepped out from the driver's seat. 

The twelve groomsmen also get out of their cars. Aside from his closest friends Jake, Lloyd, and Theo Shang… Pitt, Hansen, and Alexander are also on the line of his groomsmen, while his cousins occupied the rest, both from Lopez and Shen Clans. 

Not long after, a white SUV carrying Hilda and Fred arrived along with their grandchildren, who are flower girls, ring bearers, and bible bearers in their uncle's wedding. 

Soon the twelve bridesmaids arrived, and the maid of honor, Kelly, carefully stepped out of the car. She remained on the steps, waiting for Hailee as later on, the bridal car arrived. 

The wedding singers, a famous artist group, sang love songs as the wedding march. 

First to walk are the flower girls, followed by the bible bearer, coin bearer, and ring bearer. 

Every guest adored the cute children carrying their role seriously. Sometimes, they looked up and smiled shyly. Gladly, no one ran toward their parents and cried. The wedding planner breathed a sigh of relief when the kiddos arrived near the altar that nothing had happened, such as one kid was not in the mood. 

Then, now it's turned for the best man to march, followed by the groom's parents. Halfway, Fred and Hilda halted and waited for Vincent, who walked alone. But midway, he was escorted by his parents. 

Next is the wedding planner called the bridesmaids and groomsmen, followed by the couples who will light the candle, put the veil, and then the cord to seal the marriage. 

And then, the principal sponsors, who were called wedding godparents, will march next in the aisle and sit in the second row of the chairs in front of the altar, followed by the maid of honor. 

Kelly walked elegantly into her dress. She saw her parents busy taking a picture of her, which she couldn't roll her eyes on because her future mother-in-law was seated next to them. 

Queen Elisha is smiling at her lovingly. It made her happy that Alex's mother was not opposed to marrying an Arab girl like her. She and Alex are from different worlds because of their forefather traditions, culture, and religion, but no one can stop them from reuniting soon. 

After Kelly arrived at the altar, it was now the time for the bride's parents to march, and halfway, Jacob will wait for his daughter to walk her down the aisle toward Vincent, who will later bring her to the altar after receiving the blessings from their parents. 

Everyone gasps in awe at seeing the beautiful woman at the door. She looked so regal in her princess ball gown with a long train skirt and veil. 

Hailee swept her eyes at every face she passed by. She smiled at them and nodded every time she saw royal guests, especially elders. 

Honestly, she was super nervous. But seeing the people that are dear to her, smiles appeared on her lips. She saw her knights and the people there for her when her mom and both grandmothers died. 

Her closest relatives and family friends, and their business partners become part of the Davies Group's huge family. 

And of course… 

The man, who's standing near the altar, is waiting for her to come close. He was so highly handsome in his all-white wedding suit. 

Hailee blinks her eyes several times to push back the tears in her eyes that threaten to flood her delicate face with exquisite makeup, especially on her wedding day. 

'Babies… look at your daddy. I want to go on our honeymoon too soon!' 

Hailee suppresses not to giggle, having silly thoughts at the moment of her wedding. She smiled brightly, causing Vincent to choke. 

He let out a long breath, trying to prevent his tears from falling down his eyes. Seeing Hailee with a beautiful smile on her lips and eyes sparks staring back at him, he couldn't help to shout to himself, 

'She is mine!' 

It made him glad to see that he caused that bright smile on her lips as she was to his smile. 

Vincent couldn't wait for Hailee to get near him; his mouth formed, 

"I love you." 

Hailee was even emotional after Vincent said that, to which she replied immediately.

"I love you too, hubby." 

Everyone noticed they were exchanging I love you's while Hailee walked down the aisle, and they witnessed that these two were truly madly in love with each other. 

The single men want to roll their eyes, but this moment is for this couple, and so, they control the urge to vomit from too much sweet they witnessed from Vincent and Hailee. 

Meanwhile, the other knights who scattered around the church to ensure the safety of everyone and no suspicious movement by the other guests heard someone snorting. 

"Who is sobbing?" 

They communicate through the earpiece in their right ear. "Who's a cow is crying!" 

Pitt hissed with a shallow voice as he was in front of the altar. Soon, Geoffrey found the guy, and it was James who was sobbing in the corner. 

"Dammit. Would you stop weeping like a cow? It was a pain in the ear!" 

James looks up at Geoffrey, twitching his mouth, muttering words, but Geoffrey doesn't understand him. 

"What did you say?" 

"I said our princess is finally married!" James sneered over. 

The knights looked at the woman walking down the aisle as they fell silent. She was so stunning in her wedding dress. 

The sweet, innocent girl they all wanted to protect was tying a knot. Indeed, this brought an inexplicable feeling into their hearts. But nothing they wish is her happiness inside the arms of the man she wants to grow old with… 

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Finally, Hailee reached her dad. Jacob offered his elbow, and Hailee lovingly took it and together walked toward her official husband soon. 

Jacob already talked to Vincent before they came to the church, and he has nothing he wants to say anymore. The smile on his daughter's lips is evident that Vincent made her ultimately happy. 

After Hailee exchanges hugs to her parents-in-law, and her dad embraces Vincent, patting his back… Jacob finally gives Hailee's hand toward him. 

"Take care of my daughter." 

"I will, dad. It's not a promise or an obligation. But because I love your daughter from the bottom of my heart." 

Jacob smiled and thought, 'The sermon hasn't begun yet, but this guy is already reciting his vows.' 

Jacob glanced at his daughter before he walked toward his seat and watched the couple walk toward the altar. 

A beautiful song aired that was like angels singing. Hailee couldn't help but look up at the woman who sang at the moment with an international choir to back her up. 

She was Jean Soberano Lawrence, a famous event singer of Shun's hotel at Mainland City. 

Hailee slowly withdrew her gaze at the choir above; she looked at Vincent passionately and said, "It's our favorite song." 

Vincent took her hand and kissed the back of her palm, even with the gloves she wore. 

"You are so beautiful, darling."