Chapter 240

Chapter 240 Madam Is Finally Back Catherine‘s round eyes stared at Owen. “Old pal, may I know who you are?” Old pal? That sounded old. Owen found it both funny and annoying. Since the girl was Hailey‘s niece, he was naturally nice to her. Curling his lips, he said in a teasing tone, “This is my home.”

Catherine was baffled. Then she remembered the name of this place and figured out the situation. “So, you‘re Owen, Hailey‘s...”

She tried to stand up. Before she could say the word “ex–husband“, Hailey snapped, “On your knees.”

The little wimp was on her knees again, but her eyes were still fixed on Owen. Resentment instantly crept onto her face. “You‘re that unfaithful man who broke Hailey‘s heart. I hate you!”

Owen was stunned. She looked back at Matthew and said, “Matt, you should stay away from him. He will lead you astray.”

Matthew didn‘t know what to say. The atmosphere turned awkward once again. An old maid, who had worked at Moore Mansion for many years, trembled and called out, “Madam.” Hailey slowly turned around and fixed her eyes on the maid.

“Lorenza?”

She tried to tell them that she was no longer the hostess of this house, but Lorenza beat her to shout excitedly, “It’s madam. It’s really her.”

Those maids, who had worked at the Moore Mansion for many years and served Hailey, swarmed over. Their eyes were brimming over with tears. “Madam, you’re finally back.”

The tension resolved into sadness. Ryan and Brook silently stepped back, leaving Hailey alone in the ‘orgy‘. Owen brazenly watched from the side. He seemed to be glad to see that.

It took Hailey 15 minutes to soothe the sobbing crowd, and she thought to herself. Had they been mistreated after she left? Owen hadn’t mistreated them. In sobs, Lorenza expressed her concern about the incomplete home. Most of the maids here used to serve the elders and Polly at the Moores‘ old residence. They were deeply attached to the Moore family and regarded Moore’s house as their home. They had been striving to do their best.

After Hailey and Owen got married, Polly sent some maids here.

Worried that newcomers could not do their job well and that the country girl could not manage them, she had chosen those honest Chapter 240 Madem Is Finally Back and hardworking ones.

After they settled in Moore Mansion, Hailey treated them well.

They were closer to the hostess who spent a lot of time with them than the master who rarely showed up.

The butler was the only exception. Hailey darted a look at him. It was surprising yet reasonable. “Zack, you‘re attending to Moore Mansion now?”

“Good day, madam.” The butler nodded lightly, stepped forward, and bowed. Zack was the eldest son of Polly‘s housekeeper, Winnie. He used to serve the two elders at the Moores‘ old residence. To her surprise, he was now in charge of Moore Mansion, which meant that the former butler... Zack explained, “Burton is old, so Mr. Moore retired him.”

Hailey‘s eyebrows furrowed. As far as she remembered, Burton hadn‘t reached the retirement age yet, and the Moore family had paid the servants generously. The old servants, especially those at the butler level, would enjoy their remaining days in abundance.

Retirement might sound good, but it was actually just a fig leaf for those employees who got fired for their mistakes. It was no different from asking them to leave their jobs. Burton was honest but calculating. He had been close to the Brown family. It was also thanks to his effort that Eliza had moved into the Moore Mansion smoothly. Burton was like a matchmaker to them, and Owen fired him. Did he no longer have any feelings for Eliza? Hailey found it funny but ignored it. Those things had nothing to do with her.

After they got through the episode, it was time for business. Ryan stared at his daughter sternly and asked, “Would you go with me or prefer to be taught a lesson here.” Catherine was dumbfounded. It was no different from asking her if she would take the beating here or at home. Either way, she would suffer. At Moore Mansion, she had Matthew‘s protection, and they could stick to each other.

Advancing or retreating didn‘t make any difference. At that, she straightened up her neck and said, “I‘m not going with you. Do it here.”

Her words ignited Ryan‘s anger once again. He glared at his daughter. His frosty eyes glinted with murderous intent. He was like saying, “So be it.”

He raised an eyebrow and croaked, “Mr. Moore, I‘m sorry about this. I have to discipline my unruly daughter at your place.” 4/5 80.0%

Owen looked down at Catherine and saw her eyes rounded. The girl intended to ask him for help but soon pulled a long face as if she had just remembered that he was an enemy.

Her attitude changed in the blink of an eye. This girl was quirky. No wonder that amorous man was captivated by her.

“Be my guest, Dr. Sears,” he said blandly, ordered the servants to stand down, and then walked away.

Matthew intended to go upstairs with him. Owen turned back and said, “Won’t you stay and protect your little girlfriend?”

Matthew was dumbfounded. Seriously? Fanning the flame at such a point? This was not dangerous and thrilling enough, huh?

He groaned inwardly, but Ryan’s cold voice suddenly came. “Mr.

Holland, hold your steps. Your presence here is necessary.”

Matthew fell into despair. There was no escape. He forced a smile and responded, “Okay.”

Owen gloated, and Matthew gave him the finger. Owen ignored him and turned to look at Hailey who had sat down on the sofa.

He had a flashback to the past when they were still a couple. He felt like nothing had happened or changed. How he wished that everything was still the same!