Chapter 264 - Meeting Her Lover (Four)
Everyone is waiting for Vincent to share his side. They would like to hear how he met the Princess. Regardless, they wanted to know how he made the princess fall in love with him, and now, they were expecting not only one child, but there is a possibility that it is twins.
How great is he for the princess to allow him to touch her? What trick did he do for the Princess to give him such favors?
Now to think over, he was granted the biggest funds the Davies ever given to other contractors. As well, they weren't given multiple projects until they do not finish one.
But the princess granted Vincent Shen with 100 BILLION US DOLLARS with just a snap of a finger.
Now it's not surprising why Hailee scolded them when they make things difficult for Vincent Shen. She was also present at the presentation, pursuing the contract signing ASAP, and even threw a grand welcome party. It's all because the CEO of Shen Group is her lover. She wanted to make things go her way.
The princess gave him all the favor she could offer. It was unfair for the rest of the contractors. What would they think once it leaks? It isn't good for the face of Dream City, where they wanted to maintain a good relationship with everyone.
Pitt glanced at Vincent. He could guess what the men were thinking about him now. Even he, it surprised him to found this out. He knew the Princess wanted Vincent Shen to join her team but falling in love? They never see that coming.
"I think this is not the proper place to discuss and question Mr. Shen or anything about the princess. We are in a public area. Let's talk about this in a closed-door meeting." Pitt suggested.
He added, "It won't help Hailee if some people heard our discussion and others used it as gossip news. We must consider the princess' condition first."
"Why do I have this feeling that you've become Mr. Shen's spokesperson, Pitterson Cha?"
"Cut the crap, James. I'm only speaking of, on behalf of the princess. Each of you is confused. I know that. But save all your questions and curiosity to know the entire story. I will provide that but not here."
The men protested, but they knew very well that the hospital wasn't safe to discuss any information about Hailee, especially that her love life is a mystery to the world. They wanted to hear it now, but they must wait for the perfect time.
Later on, Doctor Hector came out from the OR; he announced he requested to transfer Hailee to Dream City hospital to keep the media away from getting news about the incident.
After they took care of the documents needed, Hailee was boarded to an Air Ambulance as transport. Jacob and Vincent join the helicopter ambulance while the knights take the plane back to Dream City.
Since Doctor Dave Thomas first attended Hailee, he was hired as her private obstetrician to monitor her condition. Also, to ensure that her pregnancy will be a secret from the world for the time being.
It's not that they were trying to hide it. But as Hailee's condition needs special care and attention, Jacob will wait until his daughter decides to announce her pregnancy.
She was still in a crucial situation. All they need is to avoid making unnecessary decisions that have a terrible impact on them. And that is to blame and force Vincent to speak about the whole thing.
Everyone is still clueless, so they wanted to know the details, but arguing this time around would not help either. And so, everyone retains their patience, considers the princess' condition.
Hailee was placed in a private ward. Jacob was seated in a chair and never left his daughter's side. His heart ached to see the bandages wrapped around her arms. He could not believe that his daughter would be in this situation.
Although he is often busy at work, he makes sure that everyone is paying attention to her, especially when she's doing dangerous stunts like driving her supercars.
But now…
"Princess…. Dad is here…. Please, hold on. I'm not angry with you. Dad will listen. I promised." Jacob continued talking to her daughter. He reached for her left hand and gently held on to it.
Vincent was moved by the scene he'd witnessed. He was feeling extreme guilt. He has no plan to lie and keep a secret from Hailee's father, but things become complicated because of his marriage to Eva, who is Bryan's girlfriend, the woman who got involved in their big issue in the past.
Now, he owed a huge explanation to Jacob Davies; soon, he should express his side and prove he has good intentions.
Vincent was in deep thoughts when someone patted his back. Pitt gestured at him to come outside.
"Mr. Shen, you should go to your apartment and get change. I'll drive you back." Pitt urges him.
"Hmm… Are you watching me?" He asked Pitt suspiciously.
Shrugging his right shoulder, Pitt replied, "Yeah. Just in case, James suddenly had the tendency to beat you up when he sees you're alone. The princess would freak out to see your face had bruises and black eyes. So yes, I am going to watch your back."
"Why are you doing this, Pitt?" he asked him. It felt strange that he felt uncomfortable. "I think you know that I'm still anxious about you because you are a rival to Hailee's attention."
Pitt chuckled. He patted Vincent's shoulder while shaking his head. "The feeling is mutual, Mr. Shen."
"Vincent… I have an eerie feeling, you—calling me by my surname."
"Alright! But don't think we are now best friends."
"Nope. I would still get jealous if you were so clingy to Hailee." Vincent muttered so straightforwardly.
Pitt let out a loud laugh this time. He can't believe that there is another man that is as straightforward as him. Well, the other men are also straightforward when it comes to Hailee.
"Alright, Vincent. Well, I'm just doing this for Hailee. She is worried the boys will do something to you once they find out you are her boyfriend, which you are a married man. They would dig a deep grave for you."
"I know they will."
"Then… Will you fight back?"
"Yes, of course. I must prove I am capable of protecting her, so I have to defeat each of you. But not with this…." Vincent raises his two hands, wrapped in bandages.
"That's what I'm talking about," Pitt contorted the corner of his mouth. Then, he covered his nose and made a joke. "You stink. But in your situation, it looks like I need to bathe you."
"Shut up. Don't act as if we're best friends now." Vincent muttered, keeping a distance from Pitt.
"That won't happen. I would always hate you," said Pitt.
"I'll buy you a drink."
"When?"
Vincent didn't answer, but he and Pitt laughed. The guy drove him toward his apartment and waited until he was done taking a quick bath from soaking in a tub of warm water.
In the end, he's having a hard time getting on his clothes. Pitt had that expression on his face while he zippered and buttoned his pants.
"Do you think I want to be in this humiliating situation of my life if I can do it myself?" Vincent mumbled at Pitt.
"B*llsh*t…." Pitt cursed.
Vincent rolled his eyes. He wished Tim were here. His life is much easier, and he would not be stuck with one of Hailee's knights and owes a favor.
"Alright. Let's go…." Pitt quickly dashes to the front door after he buttoned the pants, leaving Vincent frowning.
Of course, it was an awkward situation. Anyone who sees them in that scene would jump to a conclusion.
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Not long after, they reached the hospital, and they found the knights gathered in the lounge on the tenth floor. They all seemed to wait for their arrival.
"We wanted to talk to you now, Mr. Shen," James announced.
Pitt and Vincent shared a glance, both heave a long sigh as they walked over to the front and sat down on the bench reserves for them. Bryan was already sitted there, and Jacob joined them, sitting on an accent chair across the bench.
"We're all ears, Mr. Shen," said Jacob.
Vincent clears his throat. He sweeps his eyes, scrutinizing every face in front of him, and the way they were staring at him, he could tell how these men were sizing him up.
"Chairman Davies, sir... Honestly, I don't know how to begin at all. Meeting your daughter, I fell in love with her at first sight. The reason I persuaded her. But I truly didn't know that she is Hailee Davies, the CEO, and founder of Dream City, until the night of DV Gem's launching party."
"What do you mean about that, Mr. Shen?" asked Geoffrey.
"So, how long did you know her?" James chimed in.
"Yeah." And the rest of the men echoed.
Vincent took a deep breath before he carried on. He was never put in a hot seat as this one. Now, the tension began getting on his nerves. He must bear in mind; this is a normal circumstance, a battlefield he must win so that he could ask the princess's hand for marriage.
There's no difference between wearing armor, carrying a sword and shield to win the tournament, and getting the precious reward... To marry the princess.
But he was living in modern times. His weapons to win this battle and made the king impress, including her knights, are to show how sincere he is to the princess. He will prove his intention is pure, and he is serious with Hailee...
"I... I saw her strolling in Metro City Garden. Soon, I found out she was checking into the hotel of that mall. The information I learned next, she's renting an apartment and would stay in the country for a longer time. She enrolls at N University..."
"She what?????"
"She took Hotel and Restaurant Management, and she began having a part-time job around the city. And since she was an international student... She's a foreigner in the country; some hooligans wanted to take advantage of her. They think she can work on some illegal things in the underground."
"What the hell is that? The princess has two dozen knights surrounding her during her travels! How come she's in danger aside from Liam's threats?"
"Pitterson Cha! What is going on?" They demanded a further explanation.
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