Chapter 102   - Little Did He Know

Vincent noticed Tim didn't leave yet. He glanced over his shoulder and asked, "What's wrong? Did you forget something to report?"

"Ah. Nothing boss! I'm leaving now!" Afraid to be caught, Tim hurried to say his goodbye.

Vince nodded. Then ignored his assistant. When Tim was out of sight, he reached his neck and rubbed it. A smile tore his lips upon remembering the intense activity that just finished a while ago.

He glanced at the wall clock. The food would be here soon, and Hailey was in the bathroom to clean herself.

While waiting for the food, Vince set up the table, placing plates and tableware.

They had wine for lunch; tonight, he had the mood to open a bottle of champagne. Vince headed to the wine cabinet and took a bottle of fine champagne.

Not long, the bodyguards that picked up the food arrived. Vince ordered them to place the food on the countertop of the kitchen. Once the bodyguards left, he took out the food from the bags and transferred them to a platter.

Hailey is hiding upstairs to watch Vince. It amuses her to see Vince being romantic. He was so engrossed in what he is doing. Her eyes gleam with delight, seeing another side of Vince.

The way he set up the table could compare to a candlelight dinner in a five-star restaurant. She giggles when Vince takes three stems of pink roses from the flower vase in the entryway and places them in a small transparent vase. Then, he puts the vase in the middle of the table.

Next, he raided his storage room, and when he got out, he carried three scented candles and a lighter.

Hailey couldn't help falling in love with this guy over again. The emotion that fills her chest overwhelms her soul. Vince endlessly impresses her, that even in front of his parents and parents-in-law, he boldly shows his affection.

She went back to the bedroom and grabbed a black long sleeve shirt for Vince. She made a slow step upon descending the stairs.

He heard faint steps; he looked up at the stairs. His lips immediately parted into a smile, including his eyes. "Let's eat! I ordered some steak, Carbonara pasta, macaroni chicken salad, and strawberry cake."

"Hm. Looks tasty!" Her eyes swept to the table. The food that was prepared is indeed the dishes from top-tier restaurants.

However, even though having this delicious food, Vince still prefers something. He whispered, "Honestly, I still prefer your cooking."

Vince placed his arms around Hailey's waist and lowered his head. Hailey immediately opens her mouth and responds to Vince's kisses. And before they would lose to their own paradise once again, they parted their lips to start having dinner.

Hailey handed Vince the shirt she brought with her. Vince was wearing no shirt underneath his bathrobe, and the air conditioner in this penthouse was at low temperature. "Here, wear this. You might have caught a cold."

Vince's eyes flickered from Hailey's statement. A silly thought flashes in his mind, and it reflects in his eyes. Hailey caught that glint in his eyes. She casts Vince a suspicious stare. But of course, Vince would not share his naughty thoughts at the moment.

'We've been naked inside a cold room for hours!' But Vince chose not to utter it, not to embarrass Hailey.

Dinner is pleasant. Hailey realized she was too hungry. She blushed when a thought passed through her head of what it caused her hunger. She glances at Vince, whose eyes twinkling, staring at her lovingly.

"I'm glad you like the food." Said Vince with delight.

"It was delicious. Your chefs are good." She answered with honesty. However, she could not tell Vince the truth about why she was eating a lot tonight. 'It's your fault I'm this hungry!'

Vince does not know what she was thinking throughout their dinner. It engrossed him in putting food on her plate or slicing her steak into thin strips. She thanked him.

Hailey realized that Vince has become even more thoughtful and sweet than he is already in the past. Since their relationship turned real after he confessed to her, he hid no secret anymore about his feelings for her but showed affection in any way, like while eating.

In the past, he is careful not to show his true feelings. He was concealing his love for her. And so he keeps a distance most of the time.

After a lovely dinner, Vince and Hailey watched the full moon inside their bedroom while drinking champagne. Vince is leaning on the chaise while Hailey rested her head on his broad chest.

Vince is stroking her arm with his slender fingers that tickle her skin, sending a warm sensation throughout her body. She ignored the feeling that was gradually building up inside her. She looks up and pokes Vince in the nose.

"Now that you confessed to me. Why do you come up with such terms and conditions in our contract?"

Hailey's voice is soft and sweet, blends with a bit of tease. Vince smiled. He already prepared a few explanations, but he was still nervous if he could deliver them properly. He hoped for Hailey to believe in him.

Vince tucked in the few strands behind her ears that covered her face. He clicked his tongue before he answered Hailey. "I'm afraid at first that you'll be angry at me."

"Huh? You thought I would beat you up?" Hailey teases Vince. She's grinning, which her eyes are full of silliness.

Vince laughed, finding her this cute. He clasped Hailey's right cheek and brushed her lips with his before he went on. "I'm confused at that time. I want to give you the assurance that I will do nothing to you, so I said I am not interested in being in a relationship after my divorce or such excuses, and you heard them already."

Hailey raises a brow while listening to Vince. But emotion began flooding her head as she recalled how everything began.

"The truth is, all I wanted to do is wrap you inside my arms and kiss you every time I see you. I'm afraid that I could not control my emotions, and everything will ruin because I could not suppress the longing I am having for you. I don't want to scare you, but to trust me. I know you hate guys who have no respect for women. And so I have to be very careful and putting terms are my ways that you will feel at ease around me."

Hailey remained to stare at Vince. She raised her hand to reach for his face. She already thought he was an amazing man. But he is still unpredictable of how much thoughtfulness he hides inside his body. He is truly a gentleman, except for some part. And yes, she just discovered that today!

Hailey gently tilted her head to set aside the scene that was flashing in her head. It only made her cheeks pink.

She gaped at Vince earnestly. She didn't know that Vince had already had feelings for her before they signed a contract. And she signed it because she thought he would get his divorce the next month or two.

Little did she know, Vince is purposely delaying his divorce so that she stays by his side. But as months passed, he could not conceal his feelings anymore.

He wanted to court Hailey and propose to her why he suddenly hurried the divorce, but then Eva began hiding from him and making things complicated for him. He had less time to search for Eva to sign the divorce papers personally.

In his life, there are only two reasons he is chasing someone. First, he only chases a person to work on a project.

Second, he chases someone to propose to marry him even if it is a contract so that he would not marry another woman whom he doesn't love. Sadly, he didn't find her but only later years after he was married.

And then, now is THIRD; he needs to chase another person, and that's because he wants a divorce.

At present, he was in this cycle.

First, he persuaded Eva to get a divorce.

Second, he wants to persuade Hailey to stay by his side until he is free to marry her.

And third, while he is pursuing ONE and TWO, he wanted to pursue his Dream Life Project and Davies Group could grant that.

This is what was playing inside Vince's mind. Little did he know. He is pursuing the same goal and the same person…

And that is Hailey.