Gerald and Kayla look at the pretty blue-eyed girl who stands beside Butler Thomas bending her head.Kayla clears her throat for Hazel to raise her head.“And your name?” She asked for Hazel to swallow hard.“Hazel” she responded.“Wait, if you are a maid, why do you dress in such a fine dress? Kayla asked walking around Hazel who squeezed her lips.“Boss said she should be in a nice dress as she will be taken care of his room” the butler quickly said.“Alex.” Gerald sniffs as he looks at Hazel. He knows his son will just useless her and once he’s done, he will sack her. Though it’s the first time he heard of his son having a personal maid he knows how useless any girl who tries to give him her body is.Gerald walked to the lounge area to sit down while Kayla kept looking at Hazel from her head to her toe.She walked closer to Hazel and whispered into her ear.“Even if you give him all of you, he will clean his mouth and dumb you so I advise, you to stick to being just a personal maid
Alex walked to his room frowning, How dare she open her mouth and spill those words to him?Yes, he told himself to take responsibility not just because he took away her innocence but because she was the first woman in his entire life since after his mother's death who gave him peace, Alex dropped his coat on his cushion chair as he walked towards his laundry basket to drop his clothes when he saw a white shirt and blue Jean inside his laundry basket making him to frown. Alex walked towards his table and dialed his butler's number.“To my room,” he said and hung up. Gently he walked towards his bathroom and removed his clothes, he dropped them on the floor then he walked into his bathroom, After taking his shower, he carried his towel only to find it still wet.He frowned as he saw a blonde hair on it making him immediately throw it on the floor.Alex carried a new clean towel and wrapped his waist before stepping out of his bathroom frowning. He knows the only person who has blonde h
Hazel knows technically Alex has declared war with his family for her. She knows what it means to be disappointed by someone you love and seeing Kayla's eyes a few minutes ago, she’s already heartbroken.She looked at Alex who was driving before looking away.Why would she want to stay with a man whom she doesn’t have feelings for, Stupidity made her sign the contract but now she knows better not to be an obstacle to another girl’s dreams.Hazel began to think about how to leave the mansion, she began to think about how she needed to start making an escape plan.Alex could see how Hazel bit on her fingers like she was thinking about something, something he knew he wouldn’t like.“Whatever you are thinking, don’t execute it,” he said for Hazel to quickly turn towards him.“Uhh?” She gasped for Alex to chuckle.“What are you thinking?” Alex asked for Hazel to shake her head.“No…. Nothing” she said looking down on her white dress.“I’m sorry, you meet my family in this…“No… no, it’s ok
Inside the dark spacious room, Alex stood under the dull bulb which was the only source of light in the room, he looked at the man who knelt with his head bleeding out from his blood.Simon raised his head up for the guy to plead.“I’m sorry boss,” he said crying for Alex to chuckle.“Johnson” Alex quietly called as he looked at the man who cried pleading.“How many years have you been planning this your clear betrayal statistics?” He asked the man to shake as he knew what his face would become after betraying their company.“ I was foolish, the offer was so huge and…“ I asked a question,” Alex coldly said for the man to swallow hard.“It’s just a few months ago, I drunkenly discussed it with a friend who works at Thompson and Co.” He said for Alex to nod.“So since your mouth is wide like a well, I think I should help you close it,” Alex said for Johnson to look around scared.“Bite the table” this time he coldly said for the man to try to beg for his life.“Boss, please I….“Don’t
It’s been a day since Hazel left Alexander McCollum's mansion to find her life, away from what she sees as trouble.Simon has been looking for Hazel but still no clue and just a day after Hazel left, his boss became cold.He lost her track after she took the bus. Simon sighed wondering why the fragile-looking human was causing him trouble, he tried to check which company bus takes night travels, and after multiple searches, Simon was able to get the company whose bus picked up passengers from the bus top when he last saw Hazel from the CCTV. Immediately he made contact and was given the last bus stop which was a very far city in New York.“New Rochelle,” he scoffed as he couldn’t believe her.Immediately he called his boss.Alex was in his study, he looked so angry that his appearance was exposing darkness. He hits his fingernails on his study table as he stares into space.His head and mind don’t want to believe Hazel used his kindness for granted, It’s been a day with no news from S
Inside a pitch-dark room, Sleeping Hazel was woken up by the rustling sound of an iron chain, She winked as her head felt hurt a little.“Awch,” she said closing her eyes and when she opened them, she was in a dark room.“Where am I?, am I dead?, am I in my grave?” She asked herself as she stood up to try to look for a place to switch on the light.Hazel heard the rustle iron chain again for her to look around.“Where am I?!” She screamed out loud for the door to open and butler Thomas walked into the dark room with a touch light and a plate of meal.“Thomas, where am I? Please don’t leave” she quickly said to the butler who quickly dropped her food and left.“How am I supposed to eat in…The light was put on but it was dim. Hazel looked around as she felt disgusted looking at the room.“ Alex” she recalled what happened. “Shit,” Hazel said as she sat down on the cold floor tearing up.“Is he that angry at her that he locked her up in such a disgusting place,?” Hazel asked herself as
After Simon left his boss's office, he made a call to his boss's doctor even though he hated anything that had to do with someone telling him about his health.He drove his car to his boss's mansion, After entering the mansion, he saw Kayla in the lounge area with two of her friends. This made him frown as he didn’t think his boss would appreciate the fact that his father's wife's daughter had moved in.“Is that your fiancé's assistant?” Cynthia gauged at Simon who was standing at the sitting area.“Yea.. Simon” she called for Simon to frown wondering how she knew his name because he don’t do errands for his boss at the mansion or rather had any close conversations.“Ma’am” Simon walks towards her smiling for Cynthia and Sara to smile at him as they drool his fine face.“When is Alex coming home?” Kayla asked for Simon to smile.“I don’t have a clue yet ma’am, Work is hectic today. I guess you saw it earlier when you came over” he said for Kayla to nod.“ yea… true. So what did you co
Hazel smiled as she could hear the steady breathing of her contract husband whose head was on her lap, She couldn’t imagine the cold-looking man sleeping on her lap like a child.She kept rubbing his hair and back to give him peace.Hazel looked around the office as it was very large and spacious with an expensive-looking bookshelf.At Katherine's house, after Steven left for work, She felt like he was seeing Hazel secretly as he didn’t talk about her anymore after the day they went to clock her apartment, She wanted to talk to him about it but she was scared he would get mad.Katherine sat on her cushion worried about what to do or clarify her thinking.Steven who walked into the apartment met Katherine watching a movie, he walked towards her for a peck but she moved her head.“Why are you back early?” She asked as she thought he didn’t go to work.“I forgot something,” he said looking at her.“Are you still looking for Hazel?” She asked turning to face him.“Why will I do that? She’
Hazel hugged the governor’s wife after dinner. As they walked to their car with their guards following behind, Hazel glanced around nervously. Alex, noticing her uneasiness since their moment on the balcony, gently helped her step into the car before climbing in after her. Hazel sighed, relaxing her hands on her protruding stomach.“If someone is pregnant, do they get to see things?” she asked hesitantly.Alex pulled out his phone. “I’m calling Dr. Frankie,” he said, not sure how to answer her.He held her hand while waiting for Frankie to pick up.“Sir Alex,” Frankie greeted.“Do pregnant women hallucinate?” Alex asked directly.“Yes, Sir Alex. A lot of pregnant women seem to have hallucinations,” Frankie explained.Alex sighed in relief and hung up, turning to Hazel.“He said yes, so don’t worry,” Alex reassured her, placing his palm on her protruding stomach.Hazel smiled but still looked concerned. “Alex…” she called softly.“Yes love?”“Since Harden left, he hasn’t made any moves
At Diana’s residence, Hazel knocked on the door, and a moment later, it opened to reveal Diana, her face swollen from crying. “Hazel!” Diana exclaimed, pulling her into a tight hug. “I brought you something,” Hazel said gently, gesturing for the guard to set the items down. Diana wiped her tears and smiled faintly. “Thank you. I didn’t expect you to come.” Hazel held her hands. “Of course I would come. You’re not alone, Diana. You have people who care about you.” Diana’s lips trembled, and she nodded. “I thought it was all my fault. If only I’d done things differently…” Camila came out smiling awkwardly. “I’m sorry, meet my friend and colleague, Camila” Diana introduced for Hazel to smile at Camila who smile back. “ when she said she knows Alexander McCollum wife I chuckled but now I believe.” Camila said for Hazel to smile. “Nothing special though” she said as she held on Diana before they sat down while Camila left to make a cup of tea for Hazel. “Don’t blame you
Simon couldn’t believe that his old friend, whom he had met just once and exchanged numbers with, had reached out to him for help.“Calm down. I’ll call you back because right now, I’m in the middle of work,” he said, hearing the desperation in his friend’s voice.“Okay, please do call me. I’m really in need, Simon,” his friend replied before hanging up.Simon sighed, walking toward Hazel, who had just picked out a luxury brand shoe and bag. Together, they left the store.They drove to a phone shop, where Simon went in to purchase a new phone for Hazel.While waiting in the car, Alex looked at Hazel.“So, you’re not talking to me anymore, hmm?” he asked. Hazel turned to him, frowning.“Why wouldn’t I speak with you? Why are you accusing me? I didn’t say—”“I’m not accusing you, Hazel. I’m just saying you haven’t spoken to me since your call,” Alex said, his tone softening.“Does that mean I’m ignoring you? You’re accusing me, right now, Alex, and—”“Baby,” Alex interjected, surprised
Hazel heard the line drop as Diana rushed to check the news. “Diana, Diana,” Hazel called, but the line kept cutting off. She sighed sadly, finding it hard to cry for them, yet it hurt her heart to see their story end like that. “Madam, your lunch is ready,” the butler returned to inform Hazel, who only nodded as she sat on the couch, looking downcast. At the hospital, Diana broke down in tears as she read the news. She couldn’t hold back her emotions, feeling as if she was responsible for Steven’s drastic decision. “No… no!” she cried out, drawing the attention of a doctor and two nurses who rushed to her. “Nurse Diana, are you alright?” the doctor asked, but Diana kept crying. “Please call Nurse Camila; she’s her friend. She can calm her down,” one of the nurses said. “It was her ex-boyfriend who killed himself and his ex in California,” another nurse whispered, but Diana wasn’t listening. She kept crying, blaming herself for not giving Steven another chance. Camila
The standoff was electric, the three of them caught in a storm of past betrayals and present dangers. Hazel took a shaky breath, glancing between the two men who represented two parts of her life one that had been, and one that was. “This has to end, Harden,” she said, her voice strong despite the quiver in her chest. “We can’t keep going like this. We were just friends, stop acting like we dated.” Harden’s eyes filled with a mixture of pain and acceptance, and he nodded slowly, stepping back toward his car. “I just needed to hear it from you.” With one last glance, he got into his SUV and drove away, leaving the air heavy with unspoken words. Hazel felt Alex’s arm wrap around her waist, grounding her as the tension finally began to melt away. But as they stood there, watching the car disappear down the road, Alex knew this was far from over. Harden’s obsession was dangerous, and he would need to be ready for whatever came next. “I’ll protect you, Hazel,you and our baby is m
The sound of birds chirping echoed gently inside the spacious bedroom, coaxing Hazel from a deep sleep. She stirred, turning from side to side before slowly opening her eyes. The first thing she noticed was the emptiness beside her—Alex’s side of the bed was cold. Confused, Hazel sat up, rubbing her eyes before sliding out from under the covers. The cool morning air sent a shiver down her spine as she padded across the room to the bathroom. “Alex?” she called out, her voice reverberating softly against the tiled walls. Silence. He wasn’t there. A slight frown creased her forehead as she turned and walked out of the room, the soft patter of her bare feet moving down the elegant, wooden staircase. Each step was deliberate, the polished wood glistening under the warm glow of the morning sun filtering through the large windows. Hazel stopped at the last step, pausing as a peculiar stillness greeted her. “Alex, baby, where are you?” she called again, her voice tinged with worry. She cr
Inside the dark room, all the lights were off, and only the moonlight spread its pale glow across the space. Harden sat there, staring into the void, replaying the image of Hazel turning away from him, as if she’d never promised to stay away from Alex. He knew she was weak when it came to Alex, acting like they had never discussed moving on from him. Harden clenched his fists, rubbing his head.“I’m not letting this go like we didn’t talk about it, Hazel. Alex can’t have you anymore,” Harden muttered, frustration and anger clouding his expression.Meanwhile, far away in Hawaii, AS03 had just received the news of AS02’s death after a fight with Alex.He couldn’t believe that a five years old boy he was sent to assassinate his mother is now back, taking them down one by one. It pained him more to know that he had been paid to carry out the job when he was eighteen, his first successful job. Now Alex was seeking revenge, as if he had intended the killing himself.AS03 bit his inner cheek
Later that evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting an orange glow over the secluded villa, Alex stood at the large windows, watching the scene outside, his mind racing. Simon had gone to gather a security team, leaving Alex and Hazel alone for the moment. He turned when he heard Hazel’s soft footsteps approaching. “You look like you’re carrying the weight of the world,” she said, gently placing a hand on his shoulder. “You don’t have to do this alone, Alex.” He turned, his expression softening as he looked at her. “It’s not just about protecting us, Hazel. If they’ve gone this far—burning down the company, attacking people close to me—they’re desperate. I need to end this, or they’ll keep coming.” Hazel met his gaze, determination sparking in her eyes. “Then we’ll end it together.” He sighed, cupping her face. “You’re the strongest person I know. You’ve gone through a lot because of me, but this… this is different. I don’t want you anywhere near what’s coming.”
Alex’s hand traced gently over Hazel’s growing baby bump, his touch warm and reverent. It had only been a few months since she became pregnant, yet her body seemed to have transformed in every way. Her breasts had grown fuller, her face glowed, and every inch of her seemed more beautiful, more ethereal. His hand drifted up to cup one of her breasts, feeling its weight and fullness, which made him chuckle softly. Hazel gave him a curious look, amusement dancing in her eyes. “Why are you laughing?” “Nothing,” he said with a mischievous grin, shaking his head. Then, slowly, he began to place tender kisses across her stomach, brushing his lips over her skin as if to imprint his love on every inch of her. He held her hands, helping her settle into a reclining position as the chair slowly transformed into a makeshift bed. With gentle care, he arranged her body and leaned down, his mouth tracing a path from her belly to her chest. “You’re so beautiful,” he murmured, his eyes flicking up