Chương 11: Her Mistake

She pulled her phone out of her bag and texted Nadia, a friend she had made in Metro City after renting an apartment. Before moving into Vince's penthouse, they became neighbors but were also her classmates in other subjects.

"Hey, is there new gossip about me?" she texted Nadia.

Later, Nadia sent a screenshot, and the post accused her of being a home wrecker. She scoffed. She knew Zenaida was behind this rumor.

Hailey searches the OP to leave a comment.

"For the person behind this post? I guess you are not different from a homewrecker as well. Do you know why? Because you wish your sister would divorce him, it was your chance to be his next wife. Are you happy she is missing, or do you actually pretend to know nothing of her whereabouts? Dream on, Sister!"

Hashtag: SistersDream

Upon typing this comment, Hailey pushes a smirk on the right corner of her mouth.

Later, her classmates realized she had commented on the post. Netizens feasted just a minute before she posted it.

At that moment, it drew the attention of another person. Several netizens guessed it referred to Zenaida Lan when it mentioned "sister" on the post.

Now Zenaida has been bombarded with the question of whether it's true that she has feelings for her brother-in-law and seeks romantic treatment from him.

Meanwhile, Zenaida Lan was in a rage inside her office.

"That slut! How dare she slander me like this!" Zenaida screamed. It worries her now that the people will believe what that mistress commented on social media.

Although she starts it, there's no way she would admit it!

But what if Vince believes it? How could she show her face from then on?

She was cautious not to drop hints at Vince that she had already loved him for a long time.

"That Mistress! I will take my revenge on this one!" Zenaida swears that day.

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Later in the afternoon, her classes ended. Hailey went straight home from her original plans to treat Nadia and Liza to dinner.

She was heaving a long sigh, musing about how to apologize to Vince later or tomorrow. She was taking the elevator up to the penthouse, and now she realized she had made a mistake.

She has to apologize. How stupid of her to drag Vince's reputation into worthless gossip?

Ah, you're not thinking, Hailey!

She didn't think it would become a slap in Vince's image.

The SHEN GROUP took over Lan Enterprise to help it survive bankruptcy. Zenaida works under Vince, who supervises the company. Because of what she did, their working relationship would be awkward now.

Ah, I made a big mistake! She doesn't care about Zenaida; she only cares about Vince.

Hailey heaves a sigh before she opens the penthouse door. She wishes the floor to eat her.

Vince is home!

Now, what she better do? She needs to apologize, and she should do it bravely.

Hailey pressed her eyelids and bit her lower lip. Slowly, she changed her high heels into house slippers and silently walked toward the living room...

Vince was sitting on the sofa, crossing his long legs while browsing on his phone. Certainly, Vince had already heard about the rumors and her stupid comment. Well, it isn't ridiculous for her. But for Vince, it's not a thoughtful act.

Hailey stopped one meter from the sofa, lowered her head, and said, "I'm sorry."

Without sparing a glance in her direction, Vince asked her. "What did you do?"

'Ugh. Now he is planning to torture me with his queries? Can't he assume he already knew why I am apologizing now?' She mumbled in silence.

"Ahem! I made a mistake."

Still, Vince kept his gaze on his phone. "What kind of mistake?" he asked emotionlessly.

Hailey rolled her eyes in secret and secretly sulked. 'Dang, please!' She sighed and confessed, "I shouldn't waste my time answering the rumors online."

"Why?" Vince asked flatly.

'Ugh! This CEO is childish! How old is he? 31? Do his employees know he's acted this way? Is this how he scolded his employees? Wait, I'm doing the same too! Ugh. But at least I'm still 24. Even turning 25 soon, I could still act childish at work.' She giggled, and it was too late to cover her silly mouth.

Hearing she seems to enjoy this, Vince raises his head and looks at her. "So, do you think it's fun?"

Hailey shakes her head. She lowered her gaze when Vince furrowed his brows and creased his forehead.

"No..." she replied in a low voice.

'Dang. I'm done. Ugh. Dad never lectures me like this. It was the first time I was on trial.' she pouted in secret, holding herself, not rolling her eyes.

After a dramatic silence, Vince muttered, "What did I tell you this morning?"

Her cheeks immediately blush when she remembers what happened this morning, and her heart flips because of the loud thud.

'Which one is he talking about?' Hailey mused. She processed her brain until she remembered what Vince had told her before he kissed her forehead.

"Um... You said you would deal with her..." She has to bear his scolding; she's at fault, anyway.

"Then, what now?" Vince snaps Hailey.

'What does he mean now?' she carefully thought, then uttered, "I will delete what I posted."

"Do you think that would be helpful? Countless social media users have taken screenshots and shared them. It's already spread like wildfire. Can you still stop it?"

"I... If you want me to, I will find a way." 'OMG! I've never been scolded like this! The boys never dare to!'

"I'm sorry. I would not do it again. I mean... Starting today, I will carefully decide if it's worth paying attention to. Next time, I will choose what battle I should fight."

Vince only answered her with a sigh. He rose from the sofa and headed to the stairs.

Furrowing her forehead, she asked the guy. "You are going to a business meeting, right?"

"No. I sent Tim to take care of the deal."

She swallowed. It only means Vince is mad. Not only that, the rumors just happened today. He should not have met any of his business partners to avoid answering questions related to her comments. It would be her fault if Tim would not close the deal. She needs to do something to lighten Vince's mood.

"What dinner do you like me to prepare?" she asked.

Vince shrugs his shoulders and replies, "I don't know. Anything that won't poison me."

Her mouth dropped open. She frowned, mumbling, 'He is this mad to joke this way?' But she won't give up until he forgives her. However, Vince's following statement makes her think twice.

"Leave the food on the table. I will come down if I'm hungry."

Hailey was rendered speechless.