Chapter 89

"Yes, Mr. Reed. I understand," Hailey replied obediently, nodding with an exaggerated sweetness. "Are you hungry? I made lunch this morning. Would you like to have some?" "No." Calvin's reply was curt as he turned and walked away. "Where are you going, Mr. Reed?" Hailey called after him. "I'm going to go rest," he replied, his voice clipped. As soon as Calvin disappeared, Ella sidled up to Hailey with a sly grin. "Wow, Mr. Reed must really adore you to come all the way out here for this team-building event." Hailey rolled her eyes dismissively but then broke into a triumphant smile. "Of course. I'm going to be the future Mrs. Reed. If he doesn't dote on me, who else would he favor? That bitch, Alexia?" Ella smacked her lips. "Sorry, it was a slip of the tongue! Everyone's speculating that Mr. Reed might be your fiancé." Hailey's grin widened, her confidence soaring. She thought to herself, "Soon, the rumor will spread throughout Reed Corporation. By then, everyone will know my p