Chapter 575

Declan remained silent for a moment before gently pulling Hailey's hands away from him. He turned to face her. "Ms. Lambert, do you think I'm a charity project for you?" Hailey shook her head. "No, that's not what I meant. I believe in your ability and talent. I want—" Declan smirked. "You want? Everything you've said has been about what you want. You're forcing your ideas onto me." Hailey shook her head again. "Declan, I really didn't mean it like that…" "Don't deny it. You want to control me! But I understand. You're a wealthy heiress. In your eyes, you've never truly seen me as your equal. You think you have the right to decide my future." Upon hearing his ice-cold, ruthless words, Hailey's eyes reddened. "Declan, I told you, that's not true. Is that really what you think of me?" She was just worried about him. She felt for him. She didn't want him to stay in a place like this. He had so much potential—he could go further, reach higher. But he wouldn't listen. He didn't eve