[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-rebirth-clinging-to-my-possessive-magnate":3,"chapter-rebirth-clinging-to-my-possessive-magnate-rebirth-clinging-to-my-possessive-magnate-chapter-697":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Rebirth: Clinging to My Possessive Magnate",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1202096,1551,"Chapter 697: She Has Taken a Liking to You","rebirth-clinging-to-my-possessive-magnate-chapter-697",697,"\u003Cp>Ophelia Wilson’s heart suddenly tightened. Did Hayley Cole really call James Reed so many times?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What does she want?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ophelia Wilson quickly looked at Hayley Cole, meeting her provocative gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That arrogant, provocative gaze made Ophelia grit her teeth in anger. What did Hayley Cole mean? Did she want to steal James away?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Involuntarily, Ophelia tightened her arm, holding James Reed’s arm tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"During the day, I was too busy with work, and at night, I was...\" James Reed was about to explain when Hayley Cole interrupted, \"You have to be with your fiancée.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Hayley Cole mentioned the word fiancée, she glanced at Ophelia Wilson. There was a trace of mockery in her eyes, making Ophelia want to slap her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What does Hayley Cole mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people knew she was James’ fiancée. Their engagement party was even live-streamed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not just about being with my fiancée. The tenth of this month is my grandfather’s birthday. I was busy choosing a gift for him and forgot to return Miss Cole’s call,\" James Reed explained good-naturedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Mr. Seymour’s birthday banquet,\" Hayley Cole smiled slyly and said, \"Since you didn’t return my call, how are you going to make it up to me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not returning a call requires an apology?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ophelia Wilson glared resentfully at Hayley Cole. Was she doing it on purpose?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Feel free to ask, Miss Cole, as long as it’s within my power.\" Of course, James Reed wouldn’t offend Hayley Cole and said with a smiling face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then take me to Old Mr. Seymour’s birthday banquet,\" Hayley Cole said. Before James could respond, Ophelia had already denied it flatly, \"No way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not?\" Hayley Cole asked curiously, \"Old Mr. Seymour’s birthday banquet isn’t a private event. What’s wrong with attending as James’ friend?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ophelia couldn’t believe it as she stared at Hayley Cole. How did she get so familiar with James, using his name like that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ophelia felt a wave of jealousy welling up inside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"James, am I not qualified to attend?\" Hayley Cole shifted her gaze to James Reed’s face, pressing him, \"Am I not worthy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s my honor to have you grace us with your presence, Miss Cole,\" James Reed said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I’ll be waiting for your invitation,\" Hayley Cole said, casting a triumphant, provocative look at Ophelia Wilson, nearly making Ophelia grind her teeth to pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay,\" James Reed nodded and said. Only then did Hayley Cole say cheerfully, \"I won’t delay your date any longer. Bye-bye...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the word \"date\" from Hayley Cole’s mouth made Ophelia feel especially irritated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"James, how could you agree to let her attend Grandpa’s birthday?\" Ophelia questioned angrily after Hayley Cole walked away, \"Are you very familiar with her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course not,\" James Reed said with a helpless bitter smile, \"But she’s Chairman Cole’s daughter. Do you think I can refuse her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My position in the Seymour Corporation is already awkward. If I can get to know someone of Hayley Cole’s status, perhaps they’ll be a bit more cautious,\" James Reed explained, soothingly patting Ophelia’s hand. \"Don’t worry. She’s just a bit willful and childish, nothing more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She likes you!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ophelia almost shouted those words.\u003C\u002Fp>",531,"2026-06-03T13:57:39.645Z",1,"novelbin.me","bca5dfbacde71a2b837f1bfaa4ef15cae9abf883eff07ce73944992f8bbcb777","rebirth-clinging-to-my-possessive-magnate-chapter-698","rebirth-clinging-to-my-possessive-magnate-chapter-696",992,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frebirth-clinging-to-my-possessive-magnate-cover.jpg"]