Chapter 86: Has Jordan Forgiven Me?
The next day, Jordan arrived at the office only at ten in the morning.
He spent all night listening to Rosie sing.
Jordan sipped on some whiskey while enjoying Rosie’s singing that put Jordan in a trance, making him feel as if he had been transported back to olden day New York.
Rosie was amazingly talented in singing, and her vocals could be compared to that of a diva.
If it wasn’t for the fact that she was from a wealthy family and didn’t have to sing for a living, she would have definitely risen to fame and stardom.
Jordan also took out his cell phone and recorded a few videos of Rosie singing, which he sent to his grandfather and Paul Dubrule.
His grandfather complimented Rosie for being a classic beauty, and he really adored her.
Paul Dubrule was envious of Jordan because he had long harbored designs on Rosie.
However, although Jordan had a lot to drink, he didn’t do anything to Rosie.
He just asked her to change into every single dress that she had brought.
Knock-knock.
“Come in.”
Victoria pushed open the door of Jordan’s office and walked in.
She deliberately walked close to him, and when she saw his dark eye circles, she said, “Mr. Steele, there are rumors circulating that you slept with Leonard’s wife.”
Jordan continued keeping his head lowered as he read the document he was holding. He said calmly, “Oh, Rosie Huxley did spend the night at my place last night.”
That was precisely what he wanted—for rumors to spread in the company.
Otherwise, his prestige as the president of the company would be significantly reduced.
Even if those employees were respectful to him when they were around him, they would secretly mock him for being made a cuckold.
Victoria was not a fool either, and she knew that it might just be a means of revenge for Jordan.
Victoria nevertheless continued to ask, “Did you and her…”
Jordan put down his pen and raised his head with a smile. “No, I just made her sing all night. I don’t like older women.”
Victoria was happy to hear the first half of the sentence, but her smile gradually faded when she listened to the latter half.
When Jordan saw the changes in Victoria’s attitude, he finally realized that she was also older than him.
Jordan hurriedly explained, “Victoria, I wasn’t referring to you, you’re only 30 years old, and we’re about the same age. 30-year-old women are my favorite.”
“Really?” Victoria was overjoyed. She was confident in her beauty and capabilities. The only thing she was worried about was that Jordan might think that she was too old for him.
“Can we have dinner together tonight? You’re divorced, and Hailey Camden regrets her decision too. You’ve also insulted Tyler and taken your revenge. Let’s have some drinks to celebrate.”
Victoria asked Jordan.
Jordan declined, “I can’t make it tonight. I have an appointment with Hailey.”
Victoria was puzzled. “Are you still in love with her? Is it because you know that nothing happened between her and Tyler, so you don’t mind anymore?”
Victoria was aware of all the rumors that had been going around lately.
It was also rumored that Hailey did not actually sleep with Tyler.
“No, what bothers me the most isn’t Hailey’s relationship with Tyler, but the drastic change in her attitude after she found out about my true identity!” Jordan said.
“However, I did hide the truth from her for three years, so I want to do something to make up for it. I’ll be introducing her to someone today.”
Victoria laughed after hearing his words. “Hahaha, are you going to set her up with someone?”
After Victoria learned the truth, she knew that Hailey would definitely hit the roof after finding out.
‘Seems like Mr. Steele’s revenge on Hailey Camden hasn’t come to an end yet.’
At The Times restaurant at eight o’clock in the evening.
It was an elegant restaurant that had been famous for a long time. Jordan and Hailey used to patronize it frequently.
They were famous for their duck confit and truffle pasta.
Jordan had already booked a private room in the restaurant. Only Butler Frank and his grandson, Greyson Reyes, were present in the private room when he arrived. Hailey hadn’t arrived yet.
“Mr. Jordan.”
“Mr. Jordan.”
When Butler Frank saw Jordan entering, he stood up to greet him.
His grandson, Greyson, was also highly respectful to Jordan. However, he couldn’t stand up because he was a wheelchair user.
At this moment, Hailey was seated in Rachel’s car that was parked in the parking lot. She had actually arrived a long time ago.
Hailey was very anxious. “It’s eight o’clock. It’s time for me to go meet Jordan. Why aren’t you letting me go inside?”
Rachel said, “What’s the hurry? You used to make Jordan wait for half an hour whenever you went on dates with him.”
Hailey was speechless. “Times have changed! Honey! He’s now the president of Ace Corporation, and you expect him to wait for me for half an hour!?!”
Rachel was even more speechless. “If I had let you arrive half an hour earlier to wait for him, it’d be worse because he’d find your behavior in the past to be outrageous. You used to bully him because he was your live-in husband. Are you going to treat him differently now that he’s the president of a corporation?”
“It’s only right for men to wait for women. You’ll only be holding yourself cheap if you turn up earlier than the agreed time. It’s fine to be late for a few minutes.”
Hailey had no choice but to look into the mirror again.
She had dolled herself up today and was confident that Jordan would like her outfit.
Five minutes later, Rachel said to Hailey, “It’s time to go in. Come on, girl, you must conquer Jordan! I’m waiting to attend your wedding.”
“Okay, don’t worry!”
Hailey confidently walked towards the private room that Jordan was in.
As soon as she pushed open the door, her green floral dress attracted the attention of the three men in the private room.
Her dress made her look pure and unstained.
Coupled with Hailey’s innocent beauty, she looked adorable.
“Jordan!”
Hailey called out meekly.
The discovery that other people were in the room made her look even shier, like a young girl who was afraid of meeting strangers.
Jordan smiled and said, “Here you are. Let me introduce you. This is Butler Frank Reyes. He may be a butler, but he watched me grow up, and I have always treated him like family.”
Hailey was flattered, and she thought, ‘Jordan is really going to forgive me! He’s even introducing me to the butler of the Steeles! Is he ready to marry me and make me the mistress of the family? Wow, that’s splendid!”
Hailey was extremely agitated, but she remained calm and well-mannered on the surface.
Butler Fang took the initiative to introduce himself to Hailey. “Miss Camden, nice to meet you. You’re really stunning. I have never met anyone more beautiful than you in the seventy years of my life so far.”
When Hailey heard Butler Frank’s compliment, she was even more confident that Jordan would take her back!
Chapter 87: Setting His Ex-Wife Up On A Blind Date
Hailey was so excited that she had already treated herself as Jordan’s wife.
‘Since Butler Frank is Jordan’s servant, that makes him my servant too.’
Hence, Hailey said, “Butler Frank…”
Jordan frowned. He thought that Hailey would address him respectfully as ‘Mr. Reyes’ but he didn’t expect her to call him Butler Frank too.
Jordan could do so because Butler Frank was his subordinate.
However, Hailey had no right to do so!
Not taking herself as an outsider at all, Hailey said, “Butler Frank, I’m flattered. Since Jordan treats you like his family, I will do the same from now on, don’t worry.”
Jordan couldn’t help but be amused by Hailey’s words because she was acting like she was granting Butler Frank a boon.
It was as if she was saying that she wouldn’t treat him like a servant after becoming the household’s mistress.
“Thank you, thank you.”
Butler Frank had always behaved humbly. Although he knew that Hailey was no longer Jordan’s wife, he would never dare to be rude unless Jordan gave him permission.
Jordan continued, “That’s Butler Frank’s grandson, Greyson Reyes. He’s about the same age as us, but he has become a wheelchair user due to a leg injury.”
Hailey took the initiative to walk over and shook Greyson’s hand. “Hello, how did you get injured? Oh dear, you’re so pitiful. You’ve lost your mobility at such a young age.”
Greyson said, “I got into an accident two years ago.”
Hailey looked at him with a compassionate gaze. She said,”I’m sorry that happened to you, but be assured that Jordan and I will take care of you just as your grandfather has taken care of Jordan for so many years.”.
After saying that, she turned to Jordan and said, “Let’s give Greyson some money or take him to a good hospital. Maybe, there’s a chance for him to recover completely.”
For the first time, Jordan felt that Hailey was utterly senseless and ignorant.
In the past, Hailey often called Jordan a hillbilly.
Now, Jordan felt that Hailey was the hillbilly.
Jordan explained to Hailey, “Butler Frank may be our butler, but he has a net worth of several billion. He doesn’t need our money. He can easily afford to find Greyson the best doctor in the world.”
Hailey was stunned for a moment.
“Bill… billions?”
Hailey began to stammer.
She really didn’t think that a butler would be able to become a billionaire!
After running a business empire for so many years, the Camdens had only amassed hundreds of millions of dollars in assets.
At their peak, even the Collins, whose company had been listed before, did not have billions in assets!
When Hailey looked at Butler Frank again, she no longer dared to be condescending and see him as a servant.
“Are you… also the president of a company?” Hailey asked respectfully.
Still as humble as ever, Butler Frank answered politely, “No, no, I’m just a servant. Mr. Jordan’s grandfather taught me how to invest, and I would invest in all the stocks he invested in.”
“Later on, when he started investing in real estate, I bought some too, and over time, I accumulated my wealth.”
“It’s all thanks to the Steeles that I have the money I own now. Mr. Jordan’s brothers, himself, and even his wife can take them away as they please.”
Hailey was thrilled when she heard “his wife” because she thought he was referring to her.
Hailey looked at Jordan in surprise. “If Butler Frank is already a billionaire, could your grandfather have tens of billions?”
Before Jordan answered, Butler Frank burst into laughter and said, “Haha, Miss Camden, Mr. Steele has more than just tens of billions.”
“More than tens of billions of dollars!?!”
Hailey got extremely worked up, and she patted Jordan coquettishly. “You’re so mean. You didn’t even tell me how wealthy your grandfather is.”
Butler Frank explained on Jordan’s behalf, “Miss Camden, don’t hold it against Mr. Jordan. The test that he had been put through is stringent. If he had told you about it, he would have failed his test, and Mr. Steele would despise him for it.”
Hailey suddenly became understanding. “Yes, Grandpa was doing it for Jordan’s good. The majority of rich scions have been spoiled rotten and act lawlessly. They can’t take any hardship at all. Grandpa’s test for Jordan is a good thing.”
After saying that, Hailey suddenly gave Jordan a kiss on the cheek and said smilingly, “I don’t blame you anymore, Darling.”
Jordan was helpless. If he had been prepared, he might have shunned so that Hailey wouldn’t get her way.
However, Jordan did not say anything in response and merely said, “Let’s sit down and dig in.”
Soon, the dishes were served one after another.
Hailey was overjoyed. “These are my favorite dishes. Thank you, Jordan.”
Jordan said with a smile, “I told you I’d be making it up to you today.”
Hailey reached her hand out to hold Jordan’s hand again. “Don’t say that. Actually, I was at fault too. Let’s not try to make it up to each other anymore. We’ll just get along well with each other from now on.”
Jordan shrugged Hailey’s hand away. He initially planned to talk about the matter after the meal. Still, he had no choice but to do it now because Hailey was seriously oblivious to what was really going on.
Jordan said, “Hailey Camden, I think you’ve gotten the wrong idea. I asked you out tonight because I’ve set you up for a blind date.”
“A blind date? What blind date?” Hailey was puzzled.
Jordan pointed to Greyson and said, “Greyson is about the same age as you, and since he’s the only heir, he will inherit all of the family’s assets.”
“I set you up with Greyson because I know you’ve always dreamed of marrying a billionaire who can make your family a top-tier one in Orlando.”
Hailey flew into a rage. “What did you say? You’re introducing me to a servant!?! That’s a humiliation to me!”
Jordan humphed coldly and barked, “Miss Camden, please watch your words. They are my subordinates, not yours!”
Butler Frank not only had billions of dollars worth in assets but had also financially supported many people like the big boss, Pablo, who worked for him.
The Camdens ought to be subservient to Butler Frank!
Hailey knocked over a glass of water when she was throwing a fit. Pointing at Greyson, she hollered at Jordan, “You want me to marry an invalid like him? You’re just humiliating me!”
Jordan replied calmly, “It’s true that Greyson may not be able to satisfy certain needs of yours, but we’ve been sleeping in separate rooms for the past three years, so you should be used to a marriage without a sex life.”
“Also, Hailey, you are indeed a ravishing beauty, but you’re twice divorced now after all. Most scions would despise you, so I hope you’ll consider this carefully and settle for Greyson!”
Hailey was so exasperated that she picked up another glass of water and splashed it onto Jordan’s face.
“I refuse to settle for him! I won’t even think about it! Jordan Steele, you’ve gone too far! I love you so much, yet you’re pushing me to another man!”
After saying that, she left the private room in tears.
Chapter 88: Hailey’s Grandaunt
“Mr. Jordan!”
Greyson and Butler Frank panicked when they saw Hailey splash water on Jordan’s face.
As subordinates, they were to blame for failing to protect their master
Butler Frank apologized, “It’s all my fault. I’m too old and powerless. Greyson can’t get up either.”
Jordan took a piece of tissue paper and wiped his face with it. “I’m fine. The water was lukewarm. I already expected her to do that.”
The reason Jordan intentionally provoked Hailey was to make it clear she wouldn’t be able to get together with him again!
After leaving The Times restaurant, Hailey called Rachel.
Rachel had just driven away a short while ago, but she returned to the restaurant again to pick Hailey up and send her to Diana’s place.
When Hailey returned to Diana’s villa, everyone asked her about how the date turned out.
Hailey was still hopping mad, and she told them what had just happened.
Feeling unjust for her daughter, Sylvie said, “Jordan has really gone too far. How can he set Hailey up with a cripple?”
Herman said with a derisive smile, “I think Mr. Steele’s arrangement is quite good. Butler Frank has only one grandson, so he will be inheriting billions of dollars worth of assets. Hailey, you might regret turning Mr. Steele down like this.”
Drew guffawed and chimed in, “Yeah, you’re twice divorced, and you’re still so choosy. I think Jordan made a reasonable arrangement.”
Elle also seized this opportunity to mock Hailey. “Hailey, you’d better give up on Jordan. He shouldn’t have been married to you in the first place. I should be his wife!”
“That’s enough! Stop it!”
Diana frowned.
In the past, the distribution of the family’s assets and their roles in the business used to be a point of contention between Benedict and Herman.
Now, their daughters were arguing and vying over Jordan.
Diana looked at Elle and said, “Elle, you know I have always doted on you. It’s not that I don’t want to let you get into a relationship with Jordan, but as you can see, Jordan has been giving you the cold shoulder both times he met you recently. He still sees you as a kid, and you definitely stand a smaller chance than Hailey.”
Hailey was glad that Diana was speaking up for her.
“But Grandma, since Jordan has tried to set me up with another man, does that mean he doesn’t love me anymore?” Hailey asked aggrievedly.
Diana humphed coldly. “He’s been in love with you for three years. How can he stop loving you just like that? Even if he doesn’t love you anymore, he may lust over your body!”
“Being deprived of the chance to consummate a marriage of three years is a huge insult and regret for any man!”
“The last time you passed out while kneeling on the ground at his place, he secretly took liberties with you, and that’s enough to show that he’s still attracted to you!”
Sylvie could catch what Diana meant. She asked, “Do you mean we should create a chance for Hailey and Jordan to do the deed? That’s a tall order. If it weren’t for Lucky’s injury, he wouldn’t have been willing to come to our place the other day. If Hailey goes to see him again, he’ll probably choose to turn her away.”
Diana nodded and said, “Jordan is indeed very ruthless, but it’s not like we don’t stand a chance at all.”
“Hailey, you still remember your grandaunt, don’t you?”
Hailey nodded, “Of course I remember. Grandaunt Lily is so nice to me and Jordan. On the day that I went to the hotel with Tyler…”
At this point, Hailey paused for a moment as she felt extremely awkward. Still, she soon continued, “In the morning of that day, Jordan heard that Grandaunt Lily was severely ill and wanted to drive me to her place to see her.”
Hailey’s grandaunt was Lily, the younger sister of Hailey’s grandfather. She had moved to a nearby city, South Daytona, after getting married.
Diana said, “I just received a call from Lily’s son. He said that she’s not going to make it past three days.”
“Huh?”
Everyone was shocked and sad.
After all, they were relatives, and Lily had always been kind to them.
Sylvie said, “Oh, I know what Diana intends to do. She wants to invite Jordan to go to the funeral with us after Aunt Lily passes! Aunt Lily has always been nice to Jordan. He definitely wouldn’t refuse!”
Diana glared at Sylvie and barked furiously, “You stupid woman! No wonder you guys couldn’t make such a splendid son-in-law stay!”
“What’s the point of asking him to attend her funeral together with us!?! Jordan has his own car and chauffeur. He knows where Lily lives too. He’ll at most meet us once more during the funeral. What help is that going to do for Hailey’s relationship with him!?!”
Sylvie didn’t dare to speak because she couldn’t guess what Diana had in mind.
Diana said, “Hailey, Lily is the only one of all our relatives who doesn’t despise Jordan and has always treated him well.”
“In the past, I always thought it was because she was nice and treated everyone equally.”
“However, in the past two days, I repeatedly recalled the things she had said to me during our previous meetings.”
“I concluded that the reason she was so nice to Jordan was that your grandfather had told her the truth about Jordan’s identity. She had long known that Jordan is a multi-billionaire!”
“What?”
All the Camdens were flabbergasted!
“Grandaunt Lily knew about it all along? Why didn’t she tell me?”
Hailey was about to burst into tears.
Elle was also on the verge of crying. She exclaimed agitatedly, “Grandaunt Lily was aware of the truth? Why didn’t she let Jordan marry me then? Grandaunt Lily is so biased!”
Diana was making wild guesses because Lily was too sick to speak to them over the phone, so there was no way to confirm it.
However, everyone unanimously agreed with her conjecture!
Drew said, “I’ve always been puzzled as to why Grandaunt Lily was always so nice to Jordan even though he was just a live-in husband of Hailey’s. It turns out she was already aware of the truth a long time ago. Wait, that doesn’t seem right. Didn’t Jordan say that Grandpa wasn’t allowed to inform the Camdens of the truth?”
Diana smiled and said, “Your Grandaunt Lily had been married to her husband for decades and is no longer a Camden. So, it wasn’t considered a violation of the rules by letting her know.”
Hailey thought it made sense too. She asked, “Grandma, what do you plan to do next?”
Diana said, “Since Lily knows the truth, the last thing she would want to see before her death is Hailey and Jordan getting divorced.”
“Lily has been very nice to Jordan in the past three years, and I’m sure he understands that.”
“So, we just have to tell Jordan to pretend that he and Hailey are still married in front of Lily.”
“After all, Lily is on her deathbed. Jordan won’t disagree.”
Hailey also felt that Jordan would not refuse. Sometimes, she felt that Jordan was more attached to Lily as an elder than she was!
“But, after we’re done pretending to be married, he’ll still abandon me all the same,” Hailey said with some despondence.
Diana said, “All of us will be going to South Daytona together this time, and we’ll be staying there for a while. Since you two have to pretend to be married, you will definitely have to stay in the same room. When the time comes, you’ll have to count on yourself to conquer Jordan!”
Chapter 89: Pretending To Still Be Married!
In order to create an opportunity for Hailey and Jordan to reconcile their marriage, Diana took advantage of the fact that Lily was dying.
The only uncertainty was whether Jordan would agree or not.
After all, Jordan had already divorced Hailey and was no longer part of the family.
He no longer had anything to do with the Camdens, let alone a distant relative like Grandaunt Lily.
In this regard, Herman and his children didn’t carry much hope.
Hailey said, “Mom, I know you have good intentions. But Hailey, don’t rejoice too soon. Jordan is so ruthless, he had the heart to leave you out in the rain for two hours without feeling anything, and he even tried to set you up with a disabled man. Hah, I doubt he’d put up an act and pretend that you two are still married, just for your sake.”
Hailey bit her lip, thinking to herself that Jordan might indeed be as heartless as before.
However, she mustered up the courage to call Jordan and said with an eager and sad expression.
Jordan was still having a meal with Butler Frank and Greyson at The Times when Hailey suddenly called.
Seeing that Hailey was calling, Jordan wondered, ‘Did she go home to think about it and regret her decision after realizing that Greyson is a good catch?’
In fact, Jordan still somewhat admired Hailey when she opposed Jordan’s decision to matchmake her with Greyson and even splashed water onto his face in exasperation.
That proved that she still had some pride and self-respect and that money wasn’t the only thing she was after.
Hailey was quite an outstanding woman herself, and Jordan would hate to see Hailey degrading herself for the sake of money.
“Hello,” Jordan answered the phone.
“Jordan…”
Hailey said sobbingly, sounding exceedingly sorrowful.
Jordana said, “Stop crying. I didn’t take what happened just now to heart.”
Hailey said, “I’m sorry for splashing water onto your face just now.”
“However, I’m not calling you because of this matter. Grandaunt Lily is about to pass away soon.”
“What? Your aunt…”
Jordan immediately panicked.
Hailey said, “Just now, Grandaunt Lily’s son called us to say that she doesn’t have much longer to live. She might pass tonight or tomorrow.”
In the midst of his meal, Jordan put down his fork and knife and placed a hand on his forehead while letting out a long sigh.
Hailey’s grandfather had died before Jordan finished his three-year trial.
Everyone was disdainful of Jordan.
Grandaunt Lily had never looked down on Jordan and treated him as well as she treated Drew.
Lily was one of the most kind-hearted old ladies Jordan had ever met.
Most importantly, she was also Jordan’s life-saving benefactor!
Just over half a year ago, Jordan hadn’t started working as a deliveryman yet and would be in charge of doing household chores for the Camdens every day.
One day, one of Jordan’s former war comrades came to Orlando to look for him. Jordan then had a meal with him.
That night, Jordan felt very uncomfortable.
They went to the hospital for a body checkup. It was discovered that he had developed a rare illness that the doctor had never seen before. In the end, he had to undergo surgery which cost tens of thousands of dollars.
At that time, the Camdens had all gone on a trip to Switzerland. Jordan tried to call Hailey, but he couldn’t reach her, so he tried to call Sylvie and Benedict to borrow money.
When they heard that he needed tens of thousands of dollars, they turned him down immediately. They even accused Jordan of pretending to be sick.
At that time, Jordan couldn’t bear the pain any longer and desperately needed money for the surgery.
However, the Camdens refused to give him any money, and he couldn’t call the Steeles either because that would mean that he had failed the test.
He was already two-and-half years into his test, and he didn’t want all his efforts to go down the drain.
Six family members were of the same generation as Jordan, and the competition was very stiff, so he didn’t want to fail either.
Hence, Jordan decided to try his luck and called Grandaunt Lily.
He remembered Lily to be a caring and kind person who often looked after him.
When he just got married to Hailey as a live-in husband, he had just returned from the battlefield. At that time, he would get nightmares every night and feel ill at ease throughout the day.
Seeing how unwell Jordan seemed to be, Lily asked him about his condition and gave him a home remedy that immensely helped his situation.
Jordan felt much better afterward.
Thus, Jordan called Lily, who then transferred $50,000 to his bank account without any hesitation.
She also told Jordan that he didn’t have to inform the Camdens about it nor return the money to her.
Jordan thus managed to pay for the surgery that saved his life.
After that incident, Jordan decided to become a takeout deliveryman to be financially independent of the Camdens!
On the morning of the day that Hailey and Tyler got a room at the hotel, Jordan was told that Lily had fallen seriously ill. He then suggested to Hailey that they travel to South Daytona in the afternoon to visit Lily together.
However, Hailey turned him down with the excuse that she is meeting a client in the afternoon.
Later on, he found out that the client Hailey was meeting was Tyler, with whom she checked into a hotel.
“It’s been more than a month. If Grandaunt Lily had fallen seriously ill more than a month ago, she should really be on her deathbed now.”
Jordan didn’t feel that Hailey was lying, and she couldn’t possibly lie about her grandaunt’s life anyway.
Hailey continued, “Jordan, I know we haven’t been nice to you, but Grandaunt Lily is the kindest person in the world. She has never mocked you before, and she always cooked for you and gave you presents. Can you come with us to South Daytona and see her for the last time on the account that we had been married for three years?”
“No.”
Disappointed to hear Jordan’s answer, Hailey said, “Okay, just take it that I never asked.”
To her surprise, Jordan continued, “I won’t go for your sake, but I will go on the account that she has always been kind to me.”
Hailey asked with joy and surprise, “Are you really willing to go?”
Jordan said, “I still owe her $50,000, and she saved my life when you and your entire family were enjoying your vacation in Switzerland.”
Only then did Hailey remember that incident and realize why Jordan decided to be a takeout deliveryman.
She couldn’t help but blame her mother again. If her mother had lent Jordan money at that time, he wouldn’t have become a takeout deliveryman.
Jordan wouldn’t have run into her and Tyler in the hotel room, and, thus, wouldn’t have known about their affair.
She would now still be the wife of the president of Ace Corporation!
‘Mom has ruined my future for the sake of saving a mere $50,000!’
Despite resenting her mother, she didn’t dare to say it out loud.
Hailey continued, “Jordan, you know that Grandaunt Lily has always supported our marriage. If she finds out that we’ve gotten a divorce, she definitely won’t be able to die in peace! She might even pass as soon as we tell her about it!”
Jordan asked, “What are you trying to say?”
Hailey said, “I mean, can we pretend to still be married and act the same way we used to in front of Grandaunt Lily?”
Jordan laughed and said, “The same as we used to? Never hold hands regardless of the occasion? Berate me for an entire day if I touch your thigh? Sleep in separate rooms? Sure! I can totally do that!”
Chapter 90 : Jordan’s Identity Had Long Been Exposed!
“No, no! Not like the way we used to be! We have to be very affectionate with each other!”
Hailey burst into tears, knowing that she had said something wrong that reminded Jordan of how she had mistreated him in the past.
Jordan laughed and said, “I don’t think there’s a need for that. We can just tell her that we’re not divorced.”
Jordan was definitely in approval of the suggestion that they pretend to still be married. In fact, he might have suggested it even if she didn’t.
The reason being Lily had always hoped for them to remain happily married for the rest of their lives. Now that she was on her deathbed, she would definitely die miserably if she learned that they had divorced.
After all, Lily was Jordan’s life-saving benefactor, so he definitely couldn’t bear to let her die in sadness.
Hailey explained, “There’s definitely a need for that! Grandma said that Grandaunt Lily had learned of your identity a long time ago and is also aware of the deal between the Steeles and the Camdens.”
“Now, the three-year period is up, and you’ve already told me about your identity. If we’re still not divorced, I definitely won’t treat you the same way I used to in the past. We must be very affectionate with each other!”
Jordan was shocked. “Grandaunt Lily is aware of my identity too?”
After thinking about it, he believed that Diana’s guess made sense.
As a live-in husband, he had to face the mockery of everyone, but Grandaunt Lily was particularly friendly to him.
‘Perhaps, Grandaunt Lily also knows about the truth like her brother does!’
Jordan let out a long sigh. No matter what, Grandaunt Lily was a kind person who was nice to everyone and not just Jordan.
Even if she was really nice to Jordan only because she knew his identity, he still had to repay her for his kindness.
Jordan paused for a moment and said, “Okay, I agree. You can do whatever you want then.”
Since old Lily was about to die, Jordan had no choice but to put on an act.
“Yes, yes.” Hailey was overjoyed. “Jor… Hubby, from now on, I will call you Hubby, lest Grandaunt Lily suspects something if she hears me call you by your name instead.”
Jordan answered coldly, “Do whatever you want.”
It was all just to pretend anyway. Even if Hailey called him ‘Hubby’ he wouldn’t treat Hailey as his wife again!
Hailey said softly, “Hubby, when will you be free? Grandma said that it’ll be best if we set off in the morning to arrive early. Otherwise, we won’t make it in time to see Grandaunt Lily for the last time!”
Jordan didn’t have anything important on his schedule either. He wanted to thank her for the favor she had done him previously. Hence, he said, “We can set off immediately.”
It was now 8:46 PM, and it would take more than an hour to get to South Daytona. If they set off now, they would make it in time to sleep there for the night.
Hailey was overjoyed. “Okay, well, since we’re not divorced, I have to ride in your Maybach to show off. and to make sure that Grandaunt Lily doesn’t suspect anything.”
Hailey was bent on riding in Jordan’s Maybach.
Jordan did not decline either. “Alright.”
Hailey continued, “Thank you, Hubby! Also, does Butler Frank have a Rolls Royce? Grandma said she wants to travel in that one.”
Jordan thought to himself, ‘The Camdens are really so vain and materialistic. Now that they’re going to see a relative who’s on her deathbed, they still have to put on such a pompous front.’
However, those were just trivial matters, so Jordan agreed to it right away.
“Get ready and wait for me at your grandmother’s villa. We’ll head there now.”
After hanging up the phone, Jordan looked at Butler Frank and said, “I’m gonna have to borrow your car for two days.”
Fearing that Jordan might get thirsty from talking over the phone, Butler Frank filled his glass with water and said respectfully, “Please don’t say that, Mr. Jordan, my car is yours too. Do you need me to send someone to drive the car to the Camdens’ villa?”
Jordan nodded, took a sip of water, and asked, “Butler Frank, do you know who Hailey’s grandfather’s younger sister is? Has she known about my identity all this while?”
Butler Frank was the one accompanying Jordan’s grandfather to discuss the matter of Jordan’s marriage three years ago. Hence, he was aware of all the details.
Butler Frank shook his head and said, “She shouldn’t be aware of it. If she does, it must be because Hailey’s grandfather told her about it.”
Jordan lit a cigarette and said with a puzzled look, “According to what I know, Hailey’s grandfather and grandmother are very close, and both treat each other’s children as their own.”
“Since Grandaunt Lily is aware of my identity, she definitely won’t stand by and watch Hailey divorce me, a tycoon.”
“However, she not only watched Hailey and I get a divorce without intervening, but she also didn’t stop Hailey from marrying Tyler Collins either.”
“That doesn’t make sense at all! Isn’t it a little too strange? Unless Hailey isn’t related to the Camdens by blood, why didn’t Grandaunt Lily stop Hailey from digging her own grave?”
Butler Frank found it strange too. Greyson asked, “Could it be because Lily is very ill and doesn’t know about your divorce?”
Jordan said, “I hope so, but something tells me that things aren’t that simple.”
Jordan still did not know the specific condition of Lily’s health. Despite finding out about the divorce, her family members wouldn’t have told her about it if she became seriously ill more than a month ago.
That meant that she still didn’t know.
‘Even if she doesn’t know, an intelligent person such as her should have already prepared everything in advance or given instructions to those near her about what to do in case she passes.’
Jordan was getting a headache from thinking about the matter and thus stopped dwelling on it. He stood up and drove to the villa.
He found the Camdens prepared and waiting at the villa gate when he arrived. Hailey, who had brought only a backpack with her, opened the door of Jordan’s car and got inside.
Elle, who was far away, stomped her feet with indignation. She obviously also wanted to ride in the Maybach.
However, both Elle and Diana got into the Rolls-Royce that belonged to Butler Frank.
Without further ado, both the Maybach and Rolls-Royce and Herman’s Audi Q7 immediately set off for South Daytona.
Hailey was overjoyed to be inside the Maybach again. Previously, she had only sat in it for two minutes and didn’t get to experience the thrill of it!
She took a bottle of champagne out of her backpack and said, “Honey, let me pour you a glass!”
The last time she was in the Maybach, Hailey had already wanted to enjoy the feeling of sipping on some champagne in the spacious backseat.
Unfortunately, Jordan didn’t pour her any champagne.
This time, Hailey brought a bottle of champagne herself.
Jordan looked at Hailey and asked, “Champagne? To celebrate Grandaunt Lily’s death?”
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