Chapter 374 Refusal
Hayley knew what her father was trying to do. She thought it wouldn’t be so easy to pull off, but she wanted to try. Nicholas was the man she wanted to have, and she would do anything to reach that goal. The next morning, Hayley did as her father told her to and went to Sawyer Group with the snacks made by her family cook. Their families were partners, so it was normal for her to show up at the company.
But Nicholas was annoyed, for she came with a motive in mind. Hayley did the same thing for days, appearing at the company and sending food for Nicholas despite him giving her the cold shoulder and not touching her food.
One day, Nicholas’ patience finally ran out. A frown dotted his forehead, and he said coldly, “Miss Stone, next time you come to the company, don’t give me anything. I have no interest in anything aside from work.”
Hayley’s smile froze. She felt sad, but she held that down, and she smiled again. “It’s alright. It’s nothing, really. And eating out too much isn’t good for your health.”
“I said no!” Nicholas emphasized coldly. “My health is none of your business, Miss Stone.”
Hayley felt heartbroken seeing the man refusing her so adamantly. I come here every day no matter the weather, and he still isn’t touched? “Why? Why won’t you choose me? Am I not good enough?” She bit her lip and stared at Nicholas, waiting for his answer.
The frown on Nicholas’ forehead got deeper. “That has nothing to do with it,” he said.
“Why not?” Hayley couldn’t accept that answer. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she looked at him with a melancholic gaze. “I have made my feelings for you obvious from the start. I thought you should have seen my good side n—”
Before she could finish, he interrupted, “I will only notice the good side of those I love. Everyone else is the same to me.”
Hayley felt hurt.
Nicholas ignored the look in her eyes and said coldly, “Miss Stone, stop wasting your time, or I will request a change for the person in charge.”
“Can’t you just give me a chance?” Hayley gritted her teeth, her eyes red. She was feeling like a mess inside, but she continued to stare at him.
Her reply was him chasing her away coldly. He pressed down the landline on his desk. “Edward, send Miss Stone away.”
Edward came in a few moments later, a professional smile on his face. He extended his hand to Hayley. “Come with me please, Miss Stone.”
Hayley glanced at Nicholas, but he was still looking indifferent. Left with no choice, she could only leave in the end. She got in the car and turned back to look at the majestic building, her eyes filled with frustration and defeat. She had always been proud of her charms and brilliance, but none of those could make him fall for her. What kind of woman does he love? And then, a face popped up in her mind, and the frustration in her eyes thickened.
He can’t still have feelings for her, can he? She’s already gone!
Hayley would not accept the fact that she was inferior to someone whom she thought was worthless, and her eyes blazed with ferocity. I will have him no matter what.
Tessa had no idea what happened back in the nation. Her life was getting back on track, and she spent most of her time going between her home and the orchestra.
