"Hailey? What has it got to do with her?" William asked.

"Dad, here's the thing. At the banquet, Hailey noticed Joshua's fancy clothes and wanted to accost him. Only she didn't know him and felt shy. Therefore, she turned to Eliza and asked her to deliver a message. This is why Eliza made the call." Amaya said seriously.

"What? You mean Hailey asked Joshua to meet her in the back garden? This bitch is as sluttish as her mother." William got emotional and shouted abuse.

"Dad, don't be mad; Hailey is young and ignorant. It's excusable that she was carried away by the grand scene. We need to educate her well. She doesn't need to worry about her marriage. We'll treat her well." Amaya tried to mediate on the surface, but her underlying message was that Hailey tried to hook up with rich men.

"Get that scoundrel over here; I'm gonna break her legs." William widened his eyes and snarled.

Back in her room, Hailey changed her clothes and stayed there. As Leilani came over with a smirk and asked her to go to the study, she speculated about what was going on.

No sooner had she pushed open the door and entered the study than William's growl came out.

"Kneel!"

Hailey trembled deliberately but refused to kneel. Why should she? Even if William died, she would not kneel at his funeral.

"Why? Grandpa, what have I done wrong? If you dislike me, just let me go back to the fishing village." Hailey raised her head and sobbed.

Only then did William overcome the anger and come back to his senses.

He almost forgot the 20 million yuan!

Amaya went up, grabbed her arm, and secretly pinched her.

"Nonsense, William wants to know if you really want to know Joshua. Tell us the truth; we won't blame you. This is, after all, your first time attending such a high-class banquet. Come on, tell us."

"Amaya, what are you talking about? I don't get it."

Instead of shaking off the hands of her aunt, Hailey secretly pressed a spot in her arm with the other hand. It was an acupuncture point, and a gentle touch could cause a lot of pain.

"I mean, do you like Joshua? Did you ask him to meet you in the back garden?" Amaya darted a fierce look at her.

"No, Grandpa, I stayed in my room until Leilani called me. Then I stayed by your side. At around nine o'clock, Amaya invited me to talk with a certain Mrs. Cox. The lady seemingly likes me and invited me to have a walk in the garden. Mrs. Cox can testify for me. Grandpa, give her a call." Hailey retorted immediately.

This hussy was usually taciturn and so eloquent today.

Amaya tried to pinch her and shut her up. Somehow, her entire body was taut and painful. She gasped and dared not even blink.

"Amaya, if you don't like me, send me back to the fishing village. Why do you slander me like this? I... I came to Sea City yesterday and haven't even come out of the gate. How could I hit on a random guy?" Hailey grabbed Amaya's arm and shed tears of grievances.

Amaya opened her mouth but lost her tongue. Shame, anger, and guilt were written on her face.