His Contractual Mistress

There is a hidden meaning in Vincent's words. It was a declaration that no one should take for granted his wife.

Vincent swept his gaze to the entire lobby, then fixed on a few directors he recognized in the crowd.

"I want everyone to listen carefully… If there is someone I beat up in the future. It only means that person offended my wife."

Vincent stared at Victor Hayes as he continued,

"Director Hayes, it was apparent that these photos are photoshopped. They copied the color of my suit, but no one is much familiar with the person who tailored my suit. Most of my business suits were customized by someone close to me, and the person who photoshopped the photos never considered or looked for the details."

"The one I wore is the same cut, but it's a different color from yesterday. Do you spot the differences between those photos and my suit today, Director Hayes?" Upon saying this, Vincent pulled the corner of his mouth, and it enraged Victor Hayes even more.

Everyone scanned the photos again and then looked at Vincent with keen interest.

"Mr. Shen, the buttons on your coat!" said one employee, who quickly spotted the differences.

"That's right! Now I recalled most of Mr. Shen's suits. The buttons have a carved gold dragon or black dragon on the buttons!"

"Yesterday, Mr. Shen's business suit had golden dragon buttons." Concurred by other employees.

"But in the photos, it was just plain black!"

"These are hundred percent photoshopped!" said the person from the IT team. He has expertise in studying graphics. So, it's easy for him to spot that it was just photoshopped.

Victor Hayes tightly pressed his mouth after remembering the office suit Vincent wore yesterday. The employees are indeed correct. All of Vincent's customized suits have unique buttons made especially for him.

"Victor, you've been in the business for a very long time, as you claimed a while back. However, in what you're doing now. You seemed to have forgotten how to act properly. I understand you did it out of your overwhelming emotion after what had happened to Mike. You're familiar with the world we are walking in. Our enemies would do everything to break our family, and so you must believe nothing immediately."

Hearing Jacob stating this, Victor suddenly felt embarrassed. It was true. He and Jacob had been like brothers. They both walk the path where Davies Corp has its glorious days and times they stumble. But he believes in Jacob. The reason he stays and supports him throughout the years.

Now, he enjoys the success of the company, and in many years, he and his family live a luxurious life.

And because of that, a fear sprouts in his chest after Vincent arrives in the company. He is anxious he will only bring the company into the swamp. Recently, Vincent had a dispute with his son Mike, and so the first person he could think of that was responsible for his son's terrible fate was him.

Besides, he was in such turmoil. He could not think properly after what happened to his son. However, he would not yield if he was wrong. He has pride, after all.

"Director Hayes, as this incident was clearly to frame me, I will help you solve this matter and avenge your son. Know that we are family, and family must help each other. I promise to all of you. I will protect our family and carry out my father-in-law's legacy. I have an oath to my wife that I will love Davies Corporation as much as I love her. I will do everything for this family."

Vincent repeatedly mentions the word family for a purpose.

The lobby suddenly filled with applause. The employees were all moved and gladdened by Vincent's speech. While Victor has a flustered face, Jacob has a huge smile on his face. Once again, Vincent impressed him.

What he is seeing now, the directors and senior officers standing in the crowd are also touched by Vincent's words. He could see the satisfaction on their faces.

On the other hand, Vincent dances in his heart. A meaningful smile played on his lips. He was grateful to Samuel Miller or the Jackson family for framing him. The incident has become a blessing in disguise.

In an instant, he won everyone's heart that day.

"Uncle Victor, I promised to settle the score with whoever did this to Mike. Your enemy is my enemy. Don't you think we must help each other instead?" said Vincent.

He decided to forgive Mike for the sake of unity in the company. If he will return the anger Victor Hayes threw at him. He only let their enemy destroy them. He believes it was his enemy's intention. They aimed for him not to gain anyone's trust. However, their plan failed and was in vain, as what happened was the opposite.

Victor nodded his head in agreement with Vincent's offer. He also felt warm in his heart when Vincent called him uncle.

Finally, Victor Hayes softens his expression. He was touched by Vincent's gesture. Maybe he was only overthinking that Vincent has a lack of ability to manage Davies Corporation. Perhaps he has to give Vincent a chance to prove himself rather than continue to challenge him.

"Jacob, I apologize for causing trouble early in the morning. I hope you'll understand my feelings as a father. Mike is the only son that I have. Still, I have many dreams for him to achieve in this life and accomplish in his career."

"Of course, Victor. I understood. As Vincent had said a while ago, we are family. I have no son by blood but through brotherhood. Mike is also my son. So I hope you will treat Vincent like your son as well."

Victor is now ashamed. He could not look Jacob or Vincent straight in the eyes. At this moment, he has to lower his pride. Vincent would be his key to knowing who beat up his son and almost killed him. Now, his poor Mike is in a coma. There is a blood clot in his brain, and it will take time for his son to wake up. So he wants those criminals to pay for what they have done!

Finally, the drama in the lobby is over. Thanks to Vincent for handling the situation properly.

Before everyone headed to their designated departments, they promised not to say anything and kept their mouths shut, especially to the media. If news came out, it would be a bad image for the company that would reflect on their stock sales. No one wanted the company to face such a crisis.

However, Jacob was still furious, thinking that they tried to frame Vincent this time.

"I know this is what Gideon's doing! That Samuel Miller cannot do things openly but the people who are still clinging to Liam! It seemed like the Jackson family wanted to taste my whipping!"

"Dad, calm down. We know who our enemies are, so it is easy to deal with them. Let me handle it. I would not wait any longer but execute our counterattack from the assassination they plan out."

Jacob hurled at the deepest part of his lungs. After gathering the air, he wafted it violently. He was still upset.

"Use everything that we have, Vincent. All of my men are only waiting for your order. Whatever plan that you have, they will do anything for you."

"Thanks, dad." Vincent pursed his lips into a comforting smile. He is grateful for all the support he received. He is really blessed to have such a father-in-law.

Although he didn't like this kind of life, in order to stay beside the woman he had loved so much, he had no choice but to use his fists to win this battle and accept his fate.

*

That afternoon, Vincent received an important report from Pitt. He went home early, which surprised Hailee.

"You're back!"

Vincent brightened his face now he had seen the sweet smile of his wife. All the weariness and headache he felt were gone.

"Hmm..." Vincent could only hum, as he was keen to claim those lips. Then he said, "I'm home."

"I'm happy. Let's have tea together. The girls baked macaroons today!"

"That's wonderful. I want to try it." Vincent placed a loving kiss on Hailee's forehead before he lowered his head and planted kisses on her baby bump. "Are they active today?"

"Hum! They seemed to play inside my womb. I wonder what sport it is!"

Vincent smiles tenderly as he listens to Hailee's story. He laughs after she says this. "Maybe they are playing tag!"

"Or maybe a football?" said Vincent.

"Hmm… As they were kicking around, then that is possible. So, my womb is a football field?"

They both know that was a crazy conclusion. But as excited parents, as they are, they would like to think of happy thoughts on this parenthood journey.

Vincent stared at Hailee with passion. His fingers brushed her cheek dotingly as his mind filled with so many plans for his family.

"Wifey… I am going to Northern Sydney in a few days."

The smile that plastered on Hailee's eyes disappeared. Even Vincent says nothing. She understands what it means.

"Promised to come back in one piece."

Vincent nodded. "I will… I promised to come back home real quick."

"I love you so much!" said Hailee from the bottom of her heart.

"I love you so much too, Mrs.. Shen," Vincent replied, he gave Hailee a long passionate kiss while he tightened his hold in her body.