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’
Alex held Hazel's hands as she turned away while he kept looking at Kayla who still bowed her head covering herself up.“Thomas!” Alex roared in anger as he called his butler's name, Hazel and Kayla both shook in fear after his angry voice sounded.Hazel looked at him as she was already feeling his hands getting cold. She wonders how he gets to change his expressions in a matter of seconds.Butler Thomas rushed to the sitting room, he knows shit will happen that’s why he didn’t leave.“B-boss” he called in fear.“Take this trash out of my space,” he said looking at Kayla who frown.“ excuse me,” she said as she looked at Alex and then Hazel who kept bowing her head.“NOW!” He roared again for the butler to rush and call in two security men to help him out.“ Alex, we have to…. Don’t touch me” Kayla angrily said as the security guys carried her.“I need to take my things, Alex, I can’t go out like this… put me down,” she said bursting into tears for Hazel to sigh. Hazel felt like she h
Hazel bows her head for Alex to walk towards her table.“I asked a question,” He said for Hazel to sigh.“If I should move in, I can’t stay in such a dark room,” she said for Alex to scoff.“And you assume, as my contract wife, you have that right to change my taste,” he said for Hazel to look at him.“I didn’t assume.“Then what can you call your actions?” He cut in and walked towards her for Hazel to take a step backward as Alex walked towards her the more steps she took.“What will you call your actions?” He asked as he stopped at her front after her back hit the door.He moved closer to her until she could feel his breath on her face.“I-I just….did it so I can move in. The energy with only black paint gives me shivers” she said holding her breath for Alex to look at her, from her eyes to her nose then her lips.“I will let it slide only if you show me you deserve it” he whispered for Hazel to squeeze her brows.“Wh…what do you mean if I show you….“Call in Simon to bring my docum
Grace was embarrassed. The look on Alex’s face made her immediately hide her phone. Alex scoffed, then sat back, watching as Grace swallowed hard.“I’m so—”“Is your salary not enough?” Alex asked, causing Grace to immediately bow her head.“I lost my previous phone, boss. I was planning to get a new one once I go out with Madam. I’m sorry, boss,” Grace immediately apologized.“I asked a question,” he said quietly.Grace raised her head, then immediately bowed again.“It’s more than enough, sir,” she said, bowing her head as she bit her lower lip.Alex nodded, then opened his wardrobe and brought out a new phone and a SIM card.He unboxed the phone, turned it on, and installed a personal tracker. Then he placed it on the table. He picked up his phone, activated the SIM card, and set it down. Looking at the still-embarrassed Grace, he spoke.“Fix this on my wife’s clothing, somewhere she can’t see it,” he instructed.Grace bowed and carefully picked up the SIM card.“Thank you, boss,”
The night was quiet. The butler and Grace looked at each other—what were they going to do with all this food and cake on the table? They knew their boss and madam were not coming downstairs anymore tonight. Grace looked at the butler, who sighed.“What a waste,” he whispered, and Grace nodded in agreement.“Is it okay if I package them and take them to the mansion? My colleagues will be excited to eat it. Since the boss isn’t there, they only eat regular meals,” she said.The butler nodded. “But keep the cake. The madam might want it,” he said, then helped Grace package everything while they cleaned up.Back upstairs, the room was warm and quiet. The only noise was the soft moans escaping Hazel’s lips as her neatly pedicured fingers traced against Alex’s skin.“Ah…” a breathy moan escaped her lips as Alex’s body moved in a slow, rhythmic way with hers.“Oh, Alex… goodness,” she gasped as his pace remained steady and torturous.“I love you,” Alex whispered as he pushed himself deeper i
The large governor’s dining room was eerily silent. Camila cleared her throat and smiled, but the look on Mrs. Governor’s face was far from pleasant.Harden scoffed, adjusting his suit.“With all due respect, Mrs. Governor, since my family is here, please do well to explain why I should be accused in such a manner,” he said, smiling at her.“My wife is angry about our current situation, and during the investigation, your name has come up frequently. She might have misunderstood something,” the governor said calmly.Mrs. McCall scoffed.“Well, I wouldn’t be surprised if it turns out to be true. After all, he’s the reason his father committed suicide,” she said, making Harden scoff even harder.Without a word, he stood up and left. Camila immediately rose from her seat as well.“Forgive our abrupt departure, Your Excellency,” she said before rushing after Harden.“Please, let’s eat, sir,” Mrs. Governor urged. “I understand how you feel, and right now, I feel the same way. He has hidden
Hazel frowned at the gift box in front of her. The last time she heard of Kayla, she was with an actor in Hollywood, and her mother had been sentenced to jail for the murder of Alex’s mother. She looked at the butler before nodding at him.“Open it,” she said.The butler nodded and began to open the box. Inside, he found a beautifully crafted old Italian-designed vase. Hazel’s frown deepened. The butler gently placed it on the table before taking out a letter from the box.“There’s a letter, madam,” he said.Hazel took the letter, unfolded it, and began reading.“Hey Alex,It’s been a while. I’m doing fine here. Martinez is taking good care of me. I hope Hazel is doing well too. I know she will never forgive me for the past.The vase you’ve been asking about since childhood—the one my mother told the maid to throw away, calling it old and disgusting—the one with your mother’s name on it…I know you might have forgotten about it. After my mother ordered the maid to discard or break it,
The two people became confused about what to do as Hazel kept crying in pain. Immediately, Grace grabbed the mansion phone to call Doctor Frank while Alex carried Hazel, rushing out of the mansion. At that moment, Hazel burst out laughing.“I got you,” she said, making Alex frown even more.“It’s a prank, baby. I’m fine. I just wanted to see how worried you’d be,” she said, laughing, but Alex didn’t find it funny. Grace held her chest and sighed in relief.“It’s funny to you? You…”“Babe, come on. It’s a prank. I’m perfectly fine, my love. Don’t frown at me like that, Alex,” she said, smiling, but Alex didn’t respond. Instead, he dropped her down and walked back into the mansion.“Madam, it’s not as funny as you think it is. We were…”“Come on, Grace, you both are unbelievable. I said it’s a prank,” she said, walking into the mansion.“Alex, baby. My heartbeat. My love,” she called out, but Alex didn’t respond.She walked into his study and saw him sitting silently on his couch.“I wa
Hazel looked at Dr. Frank with her eyes wide open as he kept rubbing her stomach until he officially confirmed he could hear two heartbeats.“Congratulations once again, Mrs. McCollum,” he said, helping Hazel up.“So, what is it, Frank? Is the baby healthy? You said two heartbeats—am I having twins?” she asked anxiously.Dr. Frank nodded, and Hazel teared up, covering her mouth with her hands.“Twins? Is it a boy and a girl, two girls, or two boys?” she asked, her excitement evident.Dr. Frank chuckled at her enthusiasm. “Well, it’s a boy and a girl.”Hazel gasped and covered her mouth again in excitement. “Please don’t say anything to Alex. I want to surprise him with it,” she said.Dr. Frank nodded. “Of course, ma’am. Congratulations once again.”He helped Hazel walk back to his office, where Grace and the guards were waiting.At the General’s villa, Gloria sat, looking around. The luxurious, old-money-style villa made her wonder who had invited her over.“Please come with me, ma’am
The sunshine streamed brightly through the curtains in the spacious bedroom, casting its warm rays on Hazel as she slept. Her elegant facial features twitched slightly under the light before her long lashes fluttered. Finally, she opened her eyes. Her luscious lips parted as she slowly came back to reality.Hazel yawned deeply, then sat up.“Good morning, madam,” a familiar voice greeted her, prompting Hazel to frown as she turned toward the figure.“Grace?” she exclaimed in surprise.Grace stood in her maid’s uniform, bowing her head respectfully.“Give me a hug, Grace. I’ve missed you so much,” Hazel said, her eyes welling up with tears. Without hesitation, Grace stepped forward and embraced her.“Please don’t cry, madam,” Grace said gently, rubbing Hazel’s back. “I wouldn’t know what to say to the boss if he walked in and saw you like this,” she added anxiously.“Don’t mind me; this pregnancy makes me so emotional,” Hazel said, wiping her tears. “It’s been months, Grace. How are yo
The doors to the dining room opened, and three men in black suits entered silently, their imposing presence casting a shadow over the room. Alex smirked, his tone ice-cold. “I mean, Mr. Lark, that your time has run out.” The assistant paled, his hands trembling as the men in black closed in. *Outside the Villa* A convoy of cars pulled up near the entrance to the McCollum estate. The general, sitting stiffly in the backseat of his car, glanced at his assistant. “I don’t think it’s wise to approach the villa uninvited,” the general said, his voice calm but firm. “Shall I write to Mrs. McCollum, then? Ask about her health and that of your great-grandchild?” the assistant offered. The general nodded, his lips curving into a rare smile. “Yes, do that. And… one more thing. Have you found her mother?” “Yes, sir,” the assistant replied. “She’s currently in the city.” “Invite her to the villa,” the general said, his expression unreadable. The assistant hesitated. “Are you sure, sir?
Simon immediately followed Alex’s instructions. As expected, Alex approved of the arrangements. The drive back to the villa was dead silent. Hazel held Alex’s hand tightly, watching him carefully for any unusual signs that might necessitate returning to the hospital. “When are the workers in the mansion coming back?” she asked, breaking the silence and earning a small smile from Alex. “They’re already back. I just want us to stay at the villa until you give birth,” Alex replied, his tone calm. Hazel sighed. “It’s lonely in the villa. At least in the mansion, the maids keep me company when you’re away.” Alex nodded thoughtfully. “I don’t trust them with you. They might accept money to hurt you. Let’s stay here until our child is born,” he said, lifting her hand to his lips and planting a gentle kiss. “And the scan?” Alex asked, watching Hazel closely. “You remember?” Hazel responded with a smile. “Of course. I dare not forget anything about you,” he said, making Hazel blush. “I