Chapter 167 - Possibly Still In Love?
Hailey sat across Leticia Garcia Javier and Gigi Chan seated on a single couch on her right side.
She was confused upon seeing Tom Morris, Pitt Cha, and Keith Cole at the long table, discussing a serious matter with Bruce.
She heard Vincent assigned him to become Hailey's bodyguard. But who are these two other men?
Hailey smiled at Leticia; she knew it needed a lengthy explanation for the woman to understand her and Gigi's situation.
"I know it confused you why there are other people in this room." Hailey began.
Leticia nodded, then asked, "Does President Shen know already?"
"No. Before Vince hired Bruce, he was already my Knight," she explained. Leticia knitted between her brows; Hailey turned her head toward the table, replying without looking at Leticia. "They are my Knights. And they are everywhere around the world."
"You mean, they were likely your bodyguards?" Leticia queried. She remained calm even though she wanted to freak out. Who is Hailey Hillson?
Meeting Leticia's curious eyes, Hailey nodded. "Yes. They were always on call wherever in the world I was whenever I needed them."
"It was like, anytime, anywhere," Leticia mumbled.
She tried to process this information inside her head. The woman in front of her is not just a successful businesswoman or a famous mistress in Metro City. She is more than a pretty face and elegance.
This woman is dangerous! You shouldn't offend her!
Leticia coughs. She clears her throat then asks afterward. "So, what can I do then? I think today's meeting is not just about the launching of the store. Am I right?"
Hailey smiled at her. She knew Leticia is a smart woman, so she wanted to tell her about her fight against the Huo family.
"You are right. We are here today to discuss a serious matter. The truth is, I am timid to fight back when there is gossip about me. So what I did instead is to vanish them in the face of Earth secretly."
Hailey looks Leticia straight in the eyes. The woman swallowed, and beads of sweat began forming on her forehead. She added. "Don't worry. I just deleted those websites. I'm not talking about people."
Hailey smiles warmly at her, but Leticia can't stay calm about it. 'That's what I'm talking about! You must not offend her!' She thought while listening further.
"I cared less about harsh words and lashing about me, but when it comes to Vincent, that is another story." Hailey picks up a folder and places some photos in front of Leticia.
"They are the Huo Clan." Hailey pointed at the photos as she explained. "He is Galvin Huo, Gigi's ex-husband. He is the Lord of the West territory in S Country, while Gigi's family holds the East and South. And the other man is Liam Huo, the Lord of South Asia, particularly the Northern part of V Country. They were cousins, yes, and currently in Metro City."
"Wait, a minute… When did you say, Lords? You are talking about the Underground World, right?" Leticia wants to clarify so that she could follow Hailey's explanation.
"That's correct. We are talking about the Asia Mafia Lords." Gigi chimed in. She continued, "My ex-husband forced my family to arrange our marriage so that he will defeat the Lord in the Northern territory of S Country."
"But you got divorced later?"
"Yes. Thanks to Hailey, she saved me from Galvin, and my family took back the East and South territory."
"I see. Then…" Leticia paused; she fixed her gaze on Hailey upon inquiring, "It means you are a Mafia as well?"
Hailey shook her head. She leaned back on the French chaise and replied, Leticia with the truth. "It was my dad. I refused to replace him. Instead, I took another path and built my army. I called them Knights. However, I can't deny where I came from. I was already involved with the Underground World even before I was born."
"I get it. So? Do these cousins have a plan in P Country the reason they were here?"
"This is what I want to confirm first. I want to believe they simply want to strengthen their territories. But in my separate investigation regarding Vincent's accidents, some evidence pointing to Liam Huo."
Leticia pondered for a moment, then asked another question. "Why does Liam Huo want Vincent dead? Did he offend the Huo family? Are they somewhat business rivals?"
"Liam Huo once pursued me for a marriage."
"Oh! Then?" Curiosity displayed in Leticia's face. She mused, 'Things are getting intriguing about Hailey Hillson.'
"I'm uncertain whether it's because of me. But lately, his men are following me, and Galvin's men are following Gigi. The cousins are both monitoring our recent activities."
"Galvin Huo wants you back?" Leticia turned her head toward Gigi while asking this question.
Gigi shook her head. Then she replied, Leticia. "I don't know. He is engaged to Lory Gu, which she will be at the launching party."
"Oh… Does your ex-husband want to make you jealous?" There is a tease in her voice. It's just that the love lives of these two powerful women are complicated and intriguing; it also leads to a dangerous path.
Before Gigi answers Leticia's query, she glances in Tom's direction. Their eyes meet as the guy is keenly listening to their conversation. It seemed like Tom waited for her answer.
Gigi wants to tease Tom, but the answer that comes to her mind sounds exciting to imagine. Later, she told Leticia. "Actually, it was the other way around."
She glanced at Tom; she saw the smirk contorted in the corner of his mouth. Gigi rolled her eyes, which Hailey and Leticia saw. The two women shared a glance and smiled in secret.
Earlier, Leticia just arrived in the room, and she caught Gigi and Tom whispering in the corner. Tom rested his right palm around Gigi's waist.
But then Gigi parted from Tom and warned the guy after she noticed her entering the door.
"Behave! Hailey is close!"
Leticia came back to reality and shrugged it off. She fell silent to ponder. Slowly, she connects the scenarios that are playing in her mind.
The Huo cousins have a history with both Hailey and Gigi. Now that Hailey has a relationship with Vincent, Liam Huo wants him dead.
Is Liam possibly still in love with Hailey? Or some reasons? But he is ready to kill Hailey's lover!
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