Chapter 823
What ?
Halsey froze for a moment , stunned .
Shaun had come to play golf because of her ?
At a time when Lincoln Enterprise was on the brink of collapse , its funding running dangerously low , he stood by her side .
Her heart swelled with gratitude . Her clear , shimmering eyes glistened as she looked at Shaun . “ Thank you . ”
She meant it sincerely .
Shaun met her gaze , a faint smile tugging at his lips . “ No problem
The dinner ended on a warm and pleasant note . William left first , and Halsey and Shaun stepped out of the restaurant together .
Halsey looked at Shaun . “ I really can’t thank you enough this time . If it weren’t for you , Mr. Payne would have definitely cut ties with Lincoln Enterprise . ”
Shaun shook his head . “ I’m glad to help . Consider it a thank – you for helping raise Maddy all these years . ”
Mentioning Madeline brought a proud glow to Halsey’s face . “ You know , she’s done amazing these past three years . Honestly , I didn’t do much for her – she did it all by herself . She just got into a research institute , so she only comes home once every two weeks . When she’s back , I’ll make sure you two reconnect . ”
Shaun watched Halsey’s happiness ; he knew better than anyone that no matter how talented Madeline was , without family backing , she could run into a lot of danger . Over these years , the Lincoln family had been Madeline’s strongest shield . Without them , she wouldn’t be where she was today .
Halsey smiled brightly . “ I have tons of photos of Maddy from the past three years . I’ll bring them for you someday so you can see how much she’s grown- ”
Before she could finish , Shaun reached out and pulled her into a tight embrace .
Halsey froze .
Shaun held her close , his voice low and earnest . “ Halsey , thank you . ”
Halsey smirked . “ That thank – you didn’t sound very sincere . ”
Shaun loosened his hold . “ Then how do you want me to thank you ? ”
He cupped her face gently and pressed a deep kiss to her lips .
Halsey’s legs went weak again as the same helpless , melting feeling she had felt earlier in the hotel bathroom swept over her . She wrapped her arms tightly around Shaun’s neck to keep herself from sliding down .
Shaun’s eyes darkened . “ Do you have to go back tonight ? ”
Caught in his kiss , Halsey was dizzy with desire . “ What ? ”
Shaun whispered , “ If your parents are okay with it , come to my place tonight . ”
He was inviting her to spend the night .
Halsey blushed and stammered , “ G – Go to your place ? Why ? ”
The words slipped out before she could stop herself . She wished she could bite her tongue off .
Shaun chuckled softly . “ Why do you
think ? ”
Halsey’s cheeks flamed red . “ I … ”
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Chapter 825
Just then , someone approached . “ Shaun . ”
Halsey quickly pulled away from Shaun . She looked up and saw a familiar face – Warren , Shaun’s old buddy .
In the past three years , Warren had started his own small company and was doing pretty well as a young boss .
He was accompanied by a girl named Chelsea Sutton , who was strikingly beautiful and clearly the refined type .
Warren and Chelsea came over to Shaun .
Chelsea tilted her head up and looked at Shaun .
“ Done with your socializing ? You should drink less . It’s not good for your body . ”
Shaun nodded . “ Got it . ”
Warren glanced at Halsey . “ Ms. Halsey ? ”
Halsey smiled politely . “ Hey , Warren . It’s been a while . ”
Warren grinned . “ Well , you’re the heiress of the Lincoln family – people like us don’t get to see you much . ”
Halsey froze . She could already sense the cold edge of Warren’s hostility toward her .
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