Chapter 6: A LONG NIGHT (6)

That night, Ian had to go up to the Arena and Hailee didn't want to go to Ian's house alone, so the only solution was to wait for the man to finish beating up his challengers.

Hailee did not need to doubt Ian's ability in this matter, because he would always come out as a champion in every battle he had participated.

It was just that, Hailee couldn't stop thinking, after witnessing Ian's explosive battle career, why in the world would people still want to challenge him in the Arena, couldn't they realize how futile their efforts would seem?

"Wait here, I'll be back in an hour," Ian said while changing his clothes, he had no problem being shirtless in front of Hailee while the girl's mind was too frantic to enjoy the view before her, where Ian was showing off his six pack abs for a moment before he put on the white shirt which he have to wear for the fight later.

After all, this wasn't the first time that Ian had changed his clothes in front of Hailee.

"Don't come out of this changing room and lock the door," Ian warned before walking out of the room, only after he saw that Hailee actually got up from her seat and walked some unsteady steps to close the door, did Ian walked away toward the arena.

Inside the dressing room was only a single sofa which was only enough for one person. Hailee curled up there and remembered what actually Aileen had told her when she was about to sell her.

"You think I've been liking you all this time? You don't even have any blood relation to me, "Aileen said while sneering at Hailee.

It was the first time for Hailee to see a glint filled with so much malice in the eyes of Aileen, the step sister whom she had always loved. Especially after the sudden departure of their parents, Hailee innocently thought that she only had Aileen in this world.

In reality she didn't have anyone, even Aileen was far more terrifying than an enemy.

"You are completely useless and very inappropriate to side with Theo," said Aileen.

As if hearing his name being called out, a tall man dressed like a high-class elite, approached Aileen and circled her small waist from behind while landing an affectionate kiss on top of her head.

He was Theodore Gevano, a successful young businessman in the city of T, aged twenty-nine, who just got engaged to Hailee a month ago while her parents were still alive, after two years of dating.

Theodore was a man who was chosen by Hailee's father exclusively. Seeing how skilled this man was at handling business, Mr. Tatum believed that Hailee would be happy with a guaranteed life if she was with Theodore.

"You think Theo has always loved you? The runny girl who only knows how to mess up, your attitude so far has embarrassed the Gevano family and the Tatum family! " Aileen scolded Hailee while hugging Theo, as if he was a trophy for her.

However, Aileen's triumphant smile faded when Hailee actually laughed when she heard her nonsense babble.

"Tatum family?" Hailee raised an eyebrow while laughing derisively at Aileen. "Aren't you overestimating yourself? You're just an orphanage girl who was lucky enough to be adopted by my parents as bait." Hailee sneered back at Aileen.

Even in such a state, Hailee still felt a little sorry for what she had said. Those words Hailee heard from the people around her, who for some reason always looked at Aileen with dismissive eyes and would always whisper that Aileen was just a 'bait' child, because even after Mr. and Mrs. Tatum's fifth anniversary, they are still not blessed with children.

Whispers like that always managed to hurt Aileen to the point of crying, usually Hailee would get mad at people who told Aileen that.

However, Hailee never expected that she would arrive at such a moment like this where she would use the same words to Aileen.

"Watch your words!" Aileen shouted angrily, she was about to step up and slap Hailee, but Theo held her back.

"Just let it go, stop it, Hailee is still mourning the passage of her parents," Theo said softly to Aileen while rubbing her shoulder. "If Hailee objects you; being a part of the Tatum family, then I wouldn't mind making you a part of the Gevano family," he said comfortably.

Hearing this, Aileen glanced affectionately at Theo and embraced the man's waist with tears melting from her deep feminine eyes.

"Is it true?" asked Aileen in such a sweet voice.

"Of course." Theo nodded decisively while answering her. "We're getting married as soon as possible."

Hailee got really sick watching the stupid couple in front of her, she really wanted to get out of the hotel room where Aileen asked her to meet.

Hailee didn't initially understand why Aileen had asked her to meet her in a hotel room, but at that point of time, Hailee certainly didn't have any prejudice about her step sister.

"Hailee," called Theo, in his most gentle voice as if he was talking to a five year old child who was difficult to control. "I thought at the start of our relationship, I could like you, but even after two years have passed, I only think of you as a little sister, I hope you don't hate Aileen because of this matter."

Maybe Theo thought those words were very wise, but to Hailee, the words Theo just spat out were just a passing wind.

Crossing her arms, Hailee stared at the disgusting pair of couple in front of her defiantly. "You think I've been liking you all this time? I wouldn't do such silly things if I really wanted to join the Gevano family. "Hailee narrowed her eyes. "It is true about the saying that good people will meet good people and vice versa." Sarcasm was thick in Hailee's words.

"What do you mean?!"Aileen was about to approach Hailee and teach her an unforgettable lesson when Theo held her back once again.

"No need to respond to her words." Even though that was what Theo said, but the expression on his face turned dark as he glared at Hailee. "We're out of here."

After saying that, Theo led Aileen out of the hotel room.

Hailee, who was left in the room alone, was about to leave when Roland Dmatrio entered the hotel room and revealed what exactly Aileen was planning to have Hailee come here.

Of course Aileen not only wanted to show off Theo who had chosen her, but there was something else behind it.

A much worse thing.