Chapter 699

After a brief pause, Hayley looked at Joanna and boldly spoke. "Ms. Cole, you're so pretty!" In her youthful years, Hayley was full of energy and exuberance. Joanna smiled and replied, "You're beautiful, too! When you grow up, you'll be a real beauty." As we got to know each other better, Hayley learned that I was Rafael's new boss. Her expression changed slightly, and with a teasing tone, she spoke up. "Mr. Scott, so you've finally left the restaurant?" Before Rafael could respond, Hayley added, "Did you finally let go of your girlfriend?" Rafael's face darkened at the mention of his ex-girlfriend. "What girlfriend? She wasn't worth it!" His words made even Ethan raise an eyebrow, clearly intrigued. "Seems like you've finally come to your senses, huh?" Ethan and Hayley's words implied that they were aware of the situation with Vanessa, neither of them thinking highly of her. Rafael didn't bother explaining further, simply stating that he was done with her and changed the subjec