Shaun was arriving?
Gilbert raised an eyebrow, culous to finally see who this Sham really was.
Meanwhile, Halsey was still in the lobby of the private club, talking on the phone with Riley.
“Lincoln Enterprise has been hit with a lot of negative press lately Riley explained. “Mr. Payne refuses to meet with us. And since he’s playing here at the private club today, there’s no way he’ll see us.”
“Is there really no way to get in touch with Mr. Payne?” Halsey asked.
“I can’t think of anything right now.”
“Alright. I’ll keep trying to figure something out.”
After hanging up, Halsey furrowed her brow, determined. She had to meet William today, no matter what..
Just then, with a soft roar of an engine, a luxury car pulled up to the club’s entrance. The security guards immediately stepped forward to greet the arrival.
Who was it?
The two receptionists nearby whispered eagerly.
“Who is it? Why the commotion?”
“Don’t you know? It’s Shaun Lane from GM Tech!”
“No way! Mr. Lane, the mysterious, low–profile rising star of the business world?”
“Yeah, I checked backstage earlier. Today, Mr. Payne, Mr. Lane, and Mr. Greenwood are all here to play golf. Mr. Payne and Mr. Greenwood are already inside, just waiting on Mr. Lane.”
Shaun Lane?
Halsey wasn’t involved in the business world, but she had heard the socialites around her talk about this new business sensation. To them, he was the dream guy.
She never expected to run into this legendary man here.
A black–clad security guard opened the rear door of the car, and a tall, noble figure stepped out, immediately capturing everyone’s attention.
“Wow!”
The two receptionists gasped, eyes sparkling with admiration.
“He’s so tall! Look at those legs!”
“Great figure, broad shoulders, slim back… He’s like an international model!”
“But… Why does he have a mask on his face?”
Halsey stared at Shaun, her clear, bright eyes pausing for a moment.
Him…?
It was the same man she had two brief encounters with before.
But wasn’t he a cab driver?
Now he was the business magnate, Shaun Lane?
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Chapter Bla
+25 BONUS
Shaun stood before her today in a perfectly tailored black sult. His broad shoulders and narrow waist made him a natural for the clothes, a striking figure whose mere presence drew every eye in the room.
“He wore a delicate black mask with intricate cutouts, hiding his face. Only a pair of cold, clear eyes peeked out, calm and unreadable, adding an air of mysterious chill that only heightened his aura as a rising, star.
Halsey’s gaze lingered on him. He looked incredible in a suit–hands down, the best she had ever seen on a man.
Dwight never wore suits. He looked great in shirts, just like Shaun
Lost in thought, Halsey barely noticed Shaun striding into the lobby with long, confident steps. The club manager and William’s assistant were waiting.
“Mr. Lane, Mr. Payne has been expecting you. Please, this way.”
Shaun nodded once. “Alright.”
He strode off.
Halsey blinked, shaking herself back to reality. She wasn’t sure why, but seeing Shaun always made her think of Dwight. There was something about Shaun that reminded her of him.
Quickly, she stepped forward. “Mr. Lane, hello.”
Shaun stopped and turned to face her.
Halsey’s eyes shone bright with excitement. Seeing Shaun here made her feel hopeful, especially since she was still blocked from meeting William.
“Do you remember me? We’ve met twice before. Last time, you were driving a cab and even helped me get rid of someone bothering me,” she said.
Chalat tha
