Hayden Crawford took a drag from his cigarette, his taut back leaning into the sofa. His adam’s apple gently rolled as Serena Sterling’s exquisite little face filled his mind. He was actually starting to miss her. He missed her fragrance. He couldn’t help but want to pull her over now, onto his lap, then bury his handsome face in her soft neck, letting the scent of her youth envelop him. He was actually addicted to her scent. He and Serena had known each other for a long time, but the feelings he had for her were still as intense as their sweet romance three years ago. He loved sticking to her, possessing her. Deep inside, Hayden felt a surge of frustration; he wanted to give other women a try, but he still had no interest at all. Over the past three years, women had been nothing but fleeting faces around him. Even though he genuinely wished to forget her and start anew with another woman, he’d patiently accompany those women shopping and dining, but when it came to booking rooms at the hotel, he couldn’t help it; he had no interest in touching those women. It’s said that Hayden Crawford never sleeps with the same woman twice, but that’s because he’d never slept with any woman other than Serena. In these years, besides her, there was no one else. At this time, a melodic phone ringtone rang; he had a call. Hayden continued smoking while picking up the phone and looked at the three words ’Serena Sterling’ jumping on the screen. The corners of his sensual, cold lips curved slightly upward. Faye watched him smile; just moments ago, he seemed particularly gloomy and uncertain, but this call made him smile, a smile resembling that of a cat stealing fish. Hayden pressed the button to answer the call, "Hello." On the other end, Serena’s clear and pleasant voice quickly came through, "Hayden Crawford." Listening to her voice, Hayden smoked his cigarette more fervently, ash fell, carrying a hint of hostile anger, "Is my name something you can just call at will?" Serena quickly changed her tone, "Mr. Crawford." "..." Hayden really didn’t realize she could be so obedient. Hayden stretched out his long tongue to lightly lick his dry lips, reddened eyes filled his narrow eye corners, and he glanced sideways at Faye. Faye felt a tingle in her scalp and quickly ran over. Hayden spread apart his long and arrogant legs to sit, holding the phone with one hand, while the fingers holding the cigarette pointed at the position between his legs, signaling her to squat there. Faye felt a jolt in her heart, what was he doing? Obediently, Faye squatted down, and Hayden’s fingers holding the cigarette clasped onto the back of her skull. Faye’s pretty face unexpectedly bumped into his sturdy waist, and the fresh masculine scent of his toned abs washed over her. Faye’s blush spread from her face to behind her ears, and she lifted her eyes, stealing a glance at Hayden Crawford. Hayden squinted his narrow eyes, his deep, scarlet gaze watching her from above. With a hint of mischief. Under his gaze, Faye reached out her small hand to untie the belt on his robe... At this moment, Serena spoke from the other end, "Mr. Crawford, Caden is already able to speak, and I urgently need to guide him. You’re his dad; you can’t delay Caden for your own selfish desires." "Ha," Hayden exhaled a cool, sarcastic laugh from his throat, "Well, you’re his mom. Why couldn’t you satisfy my selfish desires for Caden’s sake?" "Finished saying what you needed? I need to hang up now. I have entertainment planned; you’re disturbing me." Upon hearing these words, Serena’s delicate, white fingers curled tightly around the phone. She knew Hayden had other women. At The Emperor’s Club, he had once locked her in the wardrobe to listen in. "What are you doing now?" "Serena, what do you think I’m doing?" asked Hayden, with a voice particularly hoarse and magnetic. Serena stopped speaking. "Since you’re so interested, I’ll send you a photo for you to see." Soon, with a "ding," Serena’s phone received a photo, sent by Hayden. She opened the photo and saw Faye squatting by his legs, in a suggestive pose; what they were doing was obvious. Serena quickly recognized Faye; she disliked Faye because Faye wore her schemes and vanity on her face, using her youth and beauty to seduce wealthy men. Unexpectedly, Faye had managed to seduce Hayden Crawford. Faye was elated, knowing Hayden was taking a photo, exposing a bright smile towards the camera. She knew Hayden was talking to Serena on the phone. She had done her homework well; last time, Serena had entered Hayden’s Rolls-Royce Phantom luxury car, which had spread throughout the kindergarten. Faye felt intense jealousy towards Serena. She was also beautiful, but Serena’s beauty could leave her miles behind. They were both teachers at the kindergarten, so why was it Serena who managed to seduce the father of little Crown Prince, Hayden Crawford, while she couldn’t? Now, Faye was very pleased with herself, showing off a new love in front of an old flame, as she quickened her actions, wanting to undo Hayden Crawford’s belt. But at this moment, Hayden, having finished taking the photo, pushed her aside. Caught off guard, Faye fell to the carpet in a very awkward manner. She looked at Hayden, but Hayden didn’t look at her at all. He had already stood up, completely focused on Serena, "Oh, by the way, Serena, you should know my new favorite, don’t you? You two seem to be colleagues." Feeling discarded, Faye realized she was nothing more than a... photo prop for Hayden. Hayden waited with interest for Serena to respond, wanting to see her reaction. But with two "beep" sounds, Serena directly hung up the call. Hydan Crawford’s handsome brow furrowed deeply, raising his hand to hurl the phone against the wall. With a "snap," the phone shattered. It was Faye’s first time seeing Hayden Crawford lose his temper , her face turned white in fear, not daring to make a sound. Serena went to the kindergarten, but Mr. Collins told her that Hayden Crawford had already processed Caden Crawford’s withdrawal, and he would no longer attend. Serena’s mental state wasn’t great; she went to the washroom and splashed cool water on her face. When she came out, she saw Faye ahead. Now, Faye was surrounded by several female teachers, all looking at her with envy. Ms. Ella, when did you buy this LV bag? It must cost over a hundred thousand, right?
Substitute Bride: Utterly Pampered by Her Billionaire Husband - Chapter 550
Updated: Oct 28, 2025 8:31 AM
