His Contractual Mistress

They all remained silent, curious how Hailey would respond to Julia Lan. 

In these passing months, they have witnessed how she did not back down but responding to any issues thrown at her. She always had an exploding answer to their lashing, for example, when Zenaida posted a suspicious post that pretended to be anonymous. 

However, she quickly figures out that Zenaida, who is behind that post, turns the gossip toward her. 

And now, watching her cast a question to the Lan is superior. Or at least what Jake, Carl, and Tim thought that Fearless. 

The couple has known as vicious to shame many people. But in front of the Shen, especially toward Hilda Lopez, they were careful not to offend them. 

But today they didn't like what they saw. Hilda and Fred allowed their son's mistress and didn't respect their daughter as the legal wife. 

On the other hand, Vincent had known how Hailey would open her mouth if she senses that something is wrong. She could tell what truth and lies are. And he gives her every right to defend herself when it comes to the issues that someone is calling her the mistress.

He doesn't want anyone to bully her or judge her, nor step down on her. He would seek revenge even if those people are his in-laws, which only in the paper and not in his heart. 

Besides, it's not Hailey's fault in the first place, and people didn't know the real reason for his marriage to Eva. 

"Mrs. Lan, please refrain yourself from lashing out at my girlfriend, or you would regret opening your mouth. You probably would not like what I would do." 

Julia Lan scoffs. She said, "Look at your son, Hilda. Is this how he was brought up? How dare he threaten me! I am his mother-in-law!" 

Hilda blinks timidly. Her head was throbbing, listening to all this commotion, and now she lost her appetite. She didn't make an effort to lift her head, which can be noticed in her expression how she was irritated. 

She wanted to scold Vince's girlfriend, but Julia Lan also annoyed her.

How dare she question how she raises her son? God knows how opposed she is to the affair. And clearly, Eva is also to blame that things have turned out this way. 

The Lan daughter never becomes a wife to her son. And now she felt tired to deal with any of it. 

Meanwhile, Julia Lan was enraged to see Hilda remain silent and seemed to ignore her instead. 

When they came into the hospital unannounced, Julia was highly confident. But now, seeing Hilda didn't say a word, it grows concerned in her heart. 

'Is the end of the Lan family?' she thought. But she would not allow it! 

It takes a lot of work, effort, blood, and sweat to arrange for Eva, her daughter, to marry Shen's only son. 

But it will be over soon because of this mistress who has a thick face! 

Meanwhile, Ricky Lan could not find intimidating words to counter Vincent's threat toward them. Somehow, because of Vincent, they were saved from bankruptcy. Thoroughly provoking him would be the end of them. Eva didn't secure any assets yet as Vincent's wife. 

Even he, as Eva's father, was upset about how irresponsible she was. Eva only thinks of herself. And if she says she could hide forever from Shen, then his daughter is wrong.

They are grateful that Vincent didn't take seriously about finding Eva to get a divorce. His daughter is not using her head. Eva should make a special request before signing the divorce agreement; Shen's can afford to give her that much. 

Ricky Lan made up his mind not to fight with Vincent. He smiled enormously and said, "Vincent, you don't need to be harsh to us. We only express our disappointment because we are your second parents. We are worried about you." 

Ricky put in an effort that his voice was sincere enough. He isn't used to yielding and kneeling in front of others, only to Shen and Hilda as a member of the country's most powerful family. 

However, today is not a lucky day for the Lan couple. Vincent is casting a stern gaze at them, and his mouth curves into a mocking smile. 

Listening to Ricky Lan venturing hard to convey a fake concern, Hailey could not control her exasperation. Unintentionally she dropped her spoon, and it creates a loud clang into her plate. 

Not only that, she chuckled with amusement. Once again, every pair of eyes inside that ward were looking in her direction. 

"Vincent, your mistress went overboard in insulting us!" Julia sneered. It means her words to Vincent, but her eyes flitted to Hailey. 

Hailey lifted her head. She met Julia Lan's gaze and smiled. "I'm sorry, Mrs. Lan. I just remembered a hilarious movie. I did not mean my laughs to insult you and your husband." 

Julia Lan clenches both of her fists. It was apparent that Vincent's mistress' words are full of sarcasm, which Vincent even chimed in! 

"Sounds interesting." Vince clicked his tongue. He turned his head toward Hailey and said, "How about sharing with us, darling?" 

His voice is so gentle that it almost made Jake, Carl, and Tim puke at how sweet it was. This is not the Vince they knew! 

Hailey partly turned her head toward Vince. She smiled at him sweetly before she fixed her gaze on the Lan couple. 

"Nah. It will be a boring story for others. The story was more like a mystery." 

"Hmm... Then that was more intriguing." Vince commented. 

"Well, let me narrate the climax of the story to make it short. One day, the male protagonist got into an accident. The family didn't release a statement regarding the male protagonist's condition; not even his in-laws heard any news, so they have visited him in the hospital without notice." Hailey paused to put the pineapple chunk in her mouth. After she swallowed it, she went on. 

"And they were disappointed because the attempted murder failed. The son-in-law was safe, super healthy, and almost no injuries. So their plan is a big failure. The end." 

Fred and Hilda, including Carl, Jake, and Tim, listening to Hailey's story with their mouths dropped open. None of them can grab the moment either to laugh. 

The story made them speechless. And it was Vincent who broke the silence. 

"That is indeed hilarious! What a dumb plot!" 

Among them all, there are only two people who didn't like the story. It can view on their faces how aggravated they were. 

Julia Lan could not hold herself not to throw a question. She sneered, "And what is the point of your made-up story, Miss Hillson?" 

"Do I, Mrs. Lan? I was accused of insulting you because I laughed. Now that I share the story that made me laugh, you overthink about it." 

"It was clear that your story is pointing at us!" Ricky Lan joins the argument. 

"Did I mention any names, Mr. Lan?" 

"You didn't mention any names, but you were referring us to being responsible for our son-in-law's accident! You were also accusing us!" 

"And why do you feel the story refers to you if it is not true, Mr. Lan?" 

Ricky Lan opens and closes his mouth as he is attempting to answer Hailey's query. However, no words formed in his tongue. He looked straight into the girl's eyes, but her eyes were intimidating. 

Until now, he could not believe that this mistress is too sharp!

Ricky Lan remained to faze while Julia Lan would not keep her mouth shut. 

"How dare you question and accuse us! You are just a mistress! The only one who would have a motive to plot Vincent's death is you! Nobody knew who you are or where you came from! It was you who's stranger and suspicious here than us!" 

However, Hailey only snorted, and that made Julia explode in anger. She's astounded by how bold Vincent's mistress adds to her rage, that Hilda didn't do something to stop this girl! 

Of course, Hilda was feeling lazy today. She only wished for tea and a quiet place. That is why, even though her appetite disappears, she keeps stuffing her mouth so that it occupies her with something. 

Anyway, it also came to her mind the question of who attempts to kill Vincent. It was what troubles her since the other night that she doesn't want to leave Vince alone. 

The Crime Operatives, who are investigating all possibilities regarding the accident, only reporting to Fred and her husband, only shared little. 

Of course, she wanted to know the truth as soon as possible. Vincent is advancing more stairs to his success. So then she could not help ponder if it is envy or interest in their wealth? Well, every possibility matters. 

Hailey pursed her lips into a sly smile. Her eyes were flashing red flags. 

"Mrs. Lan, did you understand what you were saying to me? I am just a mistress, true. You are..." 

"But in my heart, you are my wife," said Vince. He took her hand and kissed the back of her palm. 

Hailey blinks her eyes. It surprised her that Vincent would be this bolder in front of everyone. He cut her speech just to show he is a passionate lover!

'This is not the time to act, lovey-dovey in front of everyone! We are discussing the culprit of your accident!' she helplessly groaned inwardly.