Chapter 028 Why Did You Marry Me
The moment when Hailey revealed her true identity, especially that she was a Newman, everyone was shocked.
Wade stood up in shock. “What? Scott was your father?” At the same time, Owen also raised his eyebrows. Scott had passed away three years ago, but his name was still remembered by everyone. Although Scott was no longer active in the industry, his legends never died.
He was a business genius. He founded Crystaldale Company and became the richest man in Poya in only half a year. One year later, Crystaldale’s jewelry brand was known to everyone in the country. In the second year, Crystaldale was on par with Mazedew Jewelry. It defeated Mazedew Jewelry in the third year and became the supplier for DT
Jeweler. In the fourth year, the company beat Mazedew Group again and became a diamond dealer for an international mining corporation, Lucent Corp. As a result, Crystaldale became a well-known international luxury brand.
At that time, everyone thought that Scott would slow down and play steadily. Unexpectedly, he seized the opportunity and expanded his business empire.
The Newmans’ advertisements were all over the real estate, hotels, film industry, and food and beverage industry. Crystaldale Company was established by luck and became the strongest rival of Mazedew Group. Crystaldale Company was listed in the top 500 companies in the country, and Scott made it to the top of an international fame and fortune list. In the past, Wade and his younger brother had lost to Scott in business.
Although Scott was gone now, the Moores still weren’t comfortable with the mention of his name.
Hailey nodded. She had always known about the conflict between her family
and the Moores. Three years ago, she had hidden her identity when she married Owen, worrying that the Moores would oppose the marriage because she was a Newman.
‘You’re the daughter of the Newmans. Why did you marry into our family? What is your purpose?”
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At the mention of the Newmans, Wade could no longer remain calm. For many years, Scott was his nightmare and a thorn in his flesh. Hence, when facing Hailey, he automatically cast hostility toward her. “Wade, lower your voice. Don’t shout at her.”
“Hailey, don’t be afraid. Take your time.” Upon scolding his second son, Wade, Old Mr. Moore turned back to look at Hailey. His expression softened. To be honest, in the face of Wade’s questioning, Hailey wanted to say something back. But Old Mr. Moore and his wife treated her very well, and she respected them a lot. Hence, she did not want to be rude in their presence. Her voice was calm as she explained concisely, “I know that our families are rivals. We have gone through many trading wars, though later, we reached a settlement and divided the market with Flemronto Canal as the line. You guys took the north market, and our family took the south. From then on, we mind our businesses.”
Seeing Old Mr. Moore nodding, Hailey continued, “Three years ago, both my parents passed away. I was ordered to take over Crystaldale Company during its crisis. However, due to some internal conflicts, I resigned temporarily. In the past few years, under my second and third uncle’s control, the company’s business was going downhill and almost went bankrupt. Hence, I understand why Uncle Wade suspected I had another purpose in marrying Owen. But if I
really had evil intentions, how could I allow Crystaldale Company to decline to such a state? In these three years, I never broke the rules in the Moores. Owie knows that.”
Her gaze shifted towards Owen. Owen was thinking about something. When he heard the long-lost “Owie”, he looked up and suddenly met her gaze. But before he could react, Hailey had already retracted her gaze. It was as if
that glance just now was just a casual look.
Under his family’s scrutinizing gaze, Owen nodded lightly, siding with Hailey. Actually, he already doubted Hailey’s true identity the day when Hailey left Moore Mansion without taking the money. How could someone not tempt to take the ten million?
Not to mention that Hailey had been a housewife for three years and did not
have her own source of income. It was either she had a backbone, or she did not need the money.
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