Chapter 512 James smiled and said, "I'm serious, but I stand by my point. You should talk to Declan first to find out if he's open to the idea. He may not want to be your tutor, or perhaps he has no interest in running a company at all." "Dad, what are you really trying to say?" "Maybe Declan has already chosen a risky and uncertain path.

He may not be able to settle down, or he may not be in a position to offer you the stable future you deserve." James had personally recruited Declan after recognizing his potential. However, after entering university, Declan started skipping classes. Concerned about wasting such talent, James had reached out to him multiple times. With his connections and influence, he could have guided Declan toward a successful career in academia or business.

Declan was brilliant-he would have excelled in either path. But Declan had refused. In that moment, James understood that Declan had already chosen a different road, far from the future James had envisioned for him. Meanwhile, Hailey was the cherished youngest daughter of the Lambert family, raised in comfort and shielded from hardship. She wasn't suited for someone like Declan. Yet Hailey seemed oblivious to her father's implications.

"Dad, no matter what, don't try to stop me from being with Declan. I really like him," Hailey insisted. James sighed and after a brief pause, he suddenly asked, "What about Ewan?" "Dad, why are you bringing him up? He never liked me! And besides, he's too busy messing around with Melody," Hailey retorted. James chuckled but remained silent. Maybe Ewan hadn't liked Hailey before, but who was to say how he felt now? Hailey linked her arm through James'.

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"Dad, I know you want what's best for me, but I need to make my own choices. Right now, I really like Declan. I just want to be with him." James gently tapped her forehead. "Maybe you should wait until Declan actually wants to be with you." Hailey was taken aback. Her father's words struck a chord. Here she was, discussing her future with him, yet she had no idea how Declan truly felt. Determined, she pulled out her phone and opened WhatsApp. "Declan, have you made it home yet?" she typed.

At that moment, Declan was speeding down the road on his motorcycle. The vibration of his phone broke the silence. He glanced down briefly, seeing Hailey's name flash on the screen. Another message appeared. "Ride carefully tonight. Be safe, okay?" A small smile tugged at Declan's lips, but he didn't reply. Just then, another message popped up. "Declan, do you like me? If you don't answer, I'll take that as a yes! Declan, let's be together.

I want to be your girlfriend." Hailey sent a series of messages, each one bolder and more heartfelt than the last, openly expressing her desire to be with him. Despite this, Declan didn't respond to a single one. His motorcycle weaved through the neon-lit streets, and as he glanced up, his gaze fell on the luxury car ahead of him. He knew James and Hailey were inside. The car's license plate was a symbol of the exclusive Lambert family. He had been following them since they left the hospital.

Hailey was right there, just ahead of him. She had asked if he liked her. How could he not? She was radiant, innocent, and impossibly passionate. No matter how hard he tried to keep his distance, she always managed to break through, shining into his life like the sun. Pamela and Aileen adored her as well. Who could resist a charming, stunning young lady from such a prestigious family? But everything, Declan couldn't help but feel like he had nothing to offer her. It was as if he wasn't worth...