---- Chapter 809 No man could tolerate that kind of provocation , least of all Ewan, who had always resented Den''s presence between them. He let out a coldugh. "Hailey, tonight I''m going to fuck you till you can''t walk!" He lunged forward, grabbing at her cor, and got ready to rip her clothes apart. However, Hailey was faster. In one smooth motion, she whipped out the pepper spray she had tucked into her waistband and unloaded it straight into his face. Ewan never expected her to be armed. The burning liquid hit his eyes, and he let out a guttural scream. Hailey shoved him hard.
"What, you thought I''d show up unprepared? I bought this pepper spray just for you!" ''Thest time he tried toy a hand on her, she only escaped because the driver showed up. Without him, who knew what would have happened? This time, she came prepared. Ewan staggered to his feet, his eyes red and tears streaming down from them. He red at her through the pain. "Hailey, I''m running out of patience. Are you really saying no to marrying me? Think carefully. If you refuse, Lambert Group is going under!" ---- Hailey met his fury with icy calm.
"Ewan, if my parents knew 1 was sacrificing my own future just to keep thepany afloat, they''d never forgive themselves. They raised me better than that!" Ewan let out a bitterugh. "Fine, Hailey. Just don''te crawling back when it all goes down! I''m going to see Mr. Morrison right now-let''s see how long Lambert Groupsts without that deal!"" He stormed out, mming the door behind him. Hailey stared after him, frowning. Did he really think she would crumble this easily? She would never surrender to him. She would definitely find a way to save Lambert Group!
Hailey pulled out her phone and dialed James'' assistant, Aloysius Vanderbilt. The call connected almost immediately. "Hello, Ms. Hailey," came Aloysius '' respectful voice on the other end. "Aloysius , I need you to find out where Mr. Morrison is right now. I want to meet him." Even though Ewan had gotten to Cedrick first and had the upper hand as his friend, Hailey wasn''t about to back down. She wouldn''t let Cedrick walk away from the deal with Lambert Group. ---- It didn''t take long for Aloysius to get back to her. "Ms. Hailey, I found him. Mr.
Morrison is ying golf at a private club today." "That''s perfect! Send me the address now-I''m going there to meet him." "Yes, Ms. Hailey." Momentster, the location came through . Hailey grabbed her things and left the hotel, heading straight for the club. Half an hourter, Hailey arrived at the private club, fully prepared to talk to Cedrick. Just as she was about to head in, the receptionist stopped her. "Excuse me, youngdy. Do you have an appointment?" Hailey paused. "Do I need one?" "Yes, this is a private, high-end club.
Only members and their guests are allowed in, by appointment only." Asinking feeling tugged at her chest. "I''m here to see Mr. Morrison. Can you check with him? He might be willing to let mein." "Mr, Morrison is indeed here, but he has a tee time with close friends today. He''s not epting visitors. If you have his number, you''re wee to give him a call." However, she didn''t have Cedrick''s number. There was no way ---- to reach him. Still, she couldn''t afford to walk away without meeting him. If Cedrick cut ties with Lambert Group, there would be no turning things around.
Hailey pleaded , "Please, this is really important . Could you just make an exception and let me in? I just need a moment." "T''m truly sorry, youngdy," the receptionist said gently with a smile. "But the rules are strict, and we have to follow them. Please understand." Just then, a familiar voice rang out behind her. "Hailey?"<style>
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