It was late at night, and the weather shifted around them. Dark clouds were gathering in the skies, and soon enough, thunder blasted across the city. In her room, small night lights emitted a dim light. However, Hazel couldn't help but shift and turn under the covers of her bed. Ever since she was a kid, she had suffered from claustrophobia. Hazel made sure to have night lights plugged around her room to help ease her anxiety. Even then, she still couldn't fall asleep as her mind drifted towards Hanson. Although he was going to get married, she still liked him. This love had lasted for more than five years, and she still couldn't find it in herself to get over him. If the girl he intended to marry wasn't the one she hated, then maybe she would have already moved on and have given all her heartfelt wishes. Seeing as he had chosen Sunny, it pissed her off to no end. Hazel groaned, wanting nothing more but to claw her face. A fierce wind came, rustling t
"You can sleep on my bed," Hazel stated. His lips twitched. "Okay." Zac walked towards the bed and proceeded to lie down. When he reached out his arms to hold her slim waist, she tried her best to shrug him off. "Let me go. I'll sleep on the sofa," she snapped. 'There's no way in hell that we'll be sleeping on the same bed!' she thought. Hazel struggled under his arms, but it only encouraged him to pin her down even more. "I'm cold. Isn't it your duty to warm me up?" "You can tuck yourself in if you feel cold!" She kicked the quilt towards him angrily. If she didn't ask him for help in the first place, then she would've taken the opportunity to kick him where the sun doesn't shine! "Well, you're warmer than the quilt." He placed his chin on her shoulder wantonly, breathing in her heavenly fragrance. There was something about her that made him addicted to her scent. Of course, this didn't mean that he cared for her. He had always been indifferent to these
At that moment, Hazel took it upon herself to bargain with the venders by the roadside. "Sir, it's already noon and look at your vegetables. The leaves are turning yellow and the stems are withering. If you don't sell it at 1.5 per kilogram, no one would buy it. Besides, the governor has already sent his men to patrol around the streets," she urged with her arms crossed. Back then, Hazel was used to bargaining for her ingredients in the wet market, so this came naturally for her. Hearing her latter words, the street vendor sighed. "Fine. Deal." Hazel grinned, displaying two dimples on the sides of her cheeks. Zac resisted the urge to snort. He didn't expect her to be so stingy that she actually put some effort in convincing the man to cut the price in half, but he liked a woman who valued her money. As long as she was willing to cooperate with him, he would definitely give her a considerable compensation for her time with him. Hazel picked up three kilograms and gave
"I'm Mandy, do you remember me? Six years ago, during the trip to the Himalayas, my traveling companions and I came across some difficulty. It was you who saved us." It was not until then that Zac realized what she was referring to. Yet, this compliment didn't make him look proud. He continued to have an indifferent expression on his face. Shrugging his shoulder, he let go of the matter. However, hearing this, Hazel walked over and patted him on the shoulder. With a playful look on her face, she said, "I wasn't aware you had gone to the Himalayas. It sounds amazing!" Mandy had repeated this story a million times in the past. It was something she enjoyed narrating every now and then. They had also named this story as the independent hero climbing the mountains and rivers. The way he had hit eight gangsters all by himself was the part she told with a relish. Zac gently pinched the tip of her chin. "There are still a lot of things you don't know." Looking at them, M
Hazel waved her hand again. Although Zac was unpredictable, he was certainly not a bad person. When it came to sex, they benefited from each other. But when it came to money... "He gave his credit card to me. Only I can rob him. He can't rob me," Hazel said with a smile. "What?" Mandy and Eva exclaimed at the same time. "You are just roommates. Why did he give you his credit card?" Mandy frowned. "It looks like he is interested in our Hazel," Eva said with a laugh. Hazel hastily waved her hand and said, "You've got the wrong idea. When we dine in the same restaurant, we pay fifty-fifty. But since I'm buying all the food from the market now, of course he has to pay me. Also, his card's monthly limit is only 3,000, so he won't lose much even if I use all of it up." "It's awesome that he gave you the card! There is no other handsome guy like him! Just let him be your boyfriend." Eva snickered. Mandy rolled her eyes at Hazel, feeling very depressed. He was he
She thought about it for a while and then sent a message saying, "Zac, I won't cook tonight. Please arrive at Petrus Restaurant for a French dinner. See you at sharp eight o'clock. PS: If you stand me up, I am going to burn you alive." While reading this message, Zac was in the cottage by the bay with his subordinate, William. A smile made its way to his face as soon as he read Hazel's text. It was an unnoticeable one yet William caught it since he knew his boss very well. Moreover, his boss seemed to be in high spirits lately. There was a new cheerfulness about him. He couldn't help but come to the conclusion that Hazel had a part in it. He was also stunned to see this change in his boss. No other girl had managed to placate Zac since he was indifferent to their feelings. Even the most beautiful women had no power over him. As the only person who knew the whereabouts of Zac, he also knew about this absurd marriage. That day, Zac was drunk and went back to get his id
"What are you doing?" Sunny was furious as she rushed over to the pair. She looked like a dragon who was about to spit fire. Hanson let go of the woman in his arms. Although he was startled, he didn't look the slightest bit guilty. He knew for a fact that Sunny had always been obsessed with him. In fact, she was the one who had brought up the wedding. "Why are you here?" "How could I not?" she snapped. A part of her wished that she could tear Hazel down with her own bare hands. Having no intention to argue with Sunny, Hazel turned. "I'm going in." However, just as she was about to leave, Sunny caught her wrist. Turning her around, she slapped the woman hard on the face. There was no way she was going to let the woman go! Especially after trying to seduce her husband! Sunny clenched her jaw as malicious thoughts filled her mind. In the black Bentley, Zac glowered. His fists cracked at the sight, tearing through the dull silence in the car. Although Hazel deser
Hazel didn't quite understand what he meant. She shrugged. "I remember. I can still introduce a girlfriend for you." Zac gritted his teeth. If only she could feel how worked up he was in trying to drill what he wanted to say in her mind. He lifted her chin with one of his hands, deciding to cut to the chase. "During our marriage, I suggest you don't see any other man. He could be your first boyfriend. Hell, he could be your dream lover, but you better get them out of your mind and never speak to them again." His words were harsh, slicing through the tension between them. What he really wanted was to wipe her mind off Hanson. He moved closer. Even if she was his fake wife, as long as the license was still registered, then he wouldn't let her see another man. He lowered his lips against hers. She stiffened under his touch. Hazel didn't even know what he meant. It wasn't as if she was having an affair...all he caught her doing was that the men were trying to rape her, b