Inside the beautiful mansion in the western part of New York City, The black Benz drove into the garage as Alex walked out. All the maids and the mansion butler immediately stood and greeted their boss who walked into the mansion in a very cold mood.
“I give you only one day to find her Simon, find her,” Alex said walking to his room.Simon sighed as he wondered how he found someone he didn’t even know what she looked like.Alex walked into his room straight to his bathroom he stripped himself naked putting on the shower that ran down from his dark hair to his back passing between the superficial backline that has a big dark drooping rose tattoo.At the bus stop area, Steven tried to talk to Hazel but she refused to give him a second. She kept walking away.“I will come pick up my things from your apartment” She finally turned and looked at Steven who was following from behind.“We need to talk about everything that happened Hazel, Me and Katherine hold you an ex….“No explanation. It’s betrayal Steven. I’ve tried hard to understand where I went wrong, why did I never notice I was living in fantasy all my life, maybe I was so sad about my father's sick days till his death that I didn’t notice Or maybe you both are good actors. All my college days, I thought I got you guys and I didn’t have to be sad that my mom was out there and didn’t even care she had a daughter, I thought I had you guys that even after my father's death, I still passed through the heartbreak. I want to say thanks to both of you because even though I was living in your fantasy, your pretentious attitude saved my sad days, so no explanation Steven” she said as the bus stopped and immediately she entered before Steven could say anything.The blonde-haired guy sighed as he was feeling guilty because Hazel was innocent. He doesn’t know why but his body wants Katherine after the first night they mated in Hazel's apartment when she was staying with her sick father at the hospital.He just knows if she knows really how things began to happen, she will hate them more than she has already.As Hazel watched the sunny busy city, tears kept pouring from her eyes anytime the image of her and Katherine's memories came to her head.Because of Katherine, she wasn’t sad at her father's funeral even tho her mother was not there. Was she so lonely that she mistook everything for love, Hazel didn’t even know what to think anymore as she covered her face and broke down in tears.At the beautiful mansion, Alex was on his room balcony, he was not calm as he needed to know the whereabouts of the girl from last night. His head was so occupied with their family gala that he couldn’t remember what she looked like. After his father shocked everyone by announcing his and his stepmother's daughter's engagement, he angrily left and that was what was occupying his head.Alex took the wine in his glass cup in a go when his butler knocked.“Boss, Chairman McCollum is downstairs,” his butler said for Alex to hiss.“Tell him I’m not in the…“Am I not welcome in my son's home anymore?” An elderly man with a grey mixed with a black color beard and hair walks into the master bedroom. He looks around his son's black-painted bedroom as he sighs because he wonders when he will move on from his sadness.He nodded at the butler who bowed and left.The man sighs seeing his dead wife's big portrait on the wall.“You should repaint your room to a brighter color Alex, black brings bad energy and besides soon, you will have a woman around and I don’t think black is any pretty girl's favorite color,” he said to Alex turning towards him.“Since you do things without permission, you can change it yourself,” Alex said for his father to sigh.“ Kayla is a beautiful, educated and well…“She’s like a sister to me even thou her brain is too dumb to know that” Alex angrily said.“She’s not your sister's son, I married her mother, you both have no relationship in…“ yes we do the day that bitch decides to become your wife,” he said for his father to sigh.“You shouldn’t call your mother that kind of….“She’s not my mother.“She was there all these years of your life to help you pass…“Help me pass through what father? The hell she created huh? After killing my mother she thought…“She didn’t kill Marie Alex, you were there, it’s a hit-and-run accident.“Sent by her! I used to tell you that the day I will prove it, I will send her to where she sent my mother too. I’m leaving for work, if you are done with whatever you came for, leave” he coldly said carrying his car keys for his father to sigh.“You should start talking about your marriage preparation with Kayla's son, I don’t want the…“You can marry her, After all her mother didn’t find it awkward marrying her best friend's husband just months after her death so I don’t think she will find it offensive if her daughter marries her husband” Alex finally said and walked out making his father frown.“Don’t make me use the other way son” Mr McCollum whispered after his son left.At a little apartment with just a room and toilet, Hazel began to burn pictures of her and Katherine as the more she saw them the more she was reminded of last night's event. That moment Hazel began to miss her father as he was the only one who knew how easily hurt she could be. After her mother abandoned them, he was both the father and mother figure to her until his last breath.Hazel sat on the floor as her eyes were swollen because of too much crying, She had questions for both Steven and Katherine but she didn’t think it was necessary anymore.“Goodness, my heart wants to reap out!! Why me Katherine? Why?!!” she cried out loud holding her chest as she cried out so loud within the four corners of her little apartment.Simon tracked the moment his boss left the bar using a nearby CCTV, he watched them and everything that happened that night to the morning the CCTV showed Hazel leaving the motel barefoot in haste. After she entered a taxi, Simon was very cautious to not miss the taxi till he saw her stop at an apartment not far away from the motel making him pause it.“I’ve found her,” he said as he immediately rushed and checked for the address of the apartment then he rushed there.After a minute's ride, Simon arrived at the apartment and knocked. After a few knocks, a dark-haired girl opened.“How can I help you?” She asked for Simon to smile.“Good afternoon, I’m looking for this person,” he said to Katherine showing her a CCTV photography of Hazel.“Who is this?” She asked forming ignorance for Simon to sigh.“The CCTV camera showed she knocked on this door,” he said for Katherine to smile.“I guess it’s a mistake, sir. I don’t know that girl” she said and slammed the door at Simon who frowned. He knocked again but Katherine didn’t open.He sighed as he left dialing a number.“Joshua, I sent a blurry picture to you, Verify who the person is,” he said hanging up as he wondered what happened his boss was hell-bent on finding the girl. After fifteen minutes, A message popped into Simon's phone.“Name: Hazel Marie SmithAge:23A waitress at Blossom Restaurant for a year now and she studies at New York State University. I couldn’t find any home address because I guess she doesn’t have a particular place of residence.” The message read for Simon to nod typing back a thank you to the sender.He searched for the name of the restaurant on his G****e map and immediately the address came, and he drove towards the restaurant.Immediately Simon got there after he entered the restaurant, and a waitress walked towards him.“Please have…“I’m looking for Hazel Marie Smith” He said smiling for the waitress to frown.“Sir I’m sorry, she called in sick,” the waitress said for Simon to nod.“Do you have her home address?” He asked for the waitress to politely shake her head.“I’m sorry I can’t do that” she said and walk away making Simon to sigh.He walked out of the restaurant as he typed for job applications on their website and immediately the restaurant website opened, he sent a link to Joshua to hack it and look for the restaurant workers page.After a few minutes, Joshua sent it to Simon Hazel's home address which he found on the worker's page on the website.“Finally” he whispered as he drove off.Inside the restaurant, the waitress looks at Simon who leaves making them wonder what he wants Hazel's home address for. One of the waitresses tried to call Hazel but her number was switched off, They sighed hoping their little haze was alright.At Greenwood Street, after Simon drove into the street, he located the little home in the middle of two big houses.He walk towards the door and knocked on it.Hazel was already done burning the pictures, She took hot chocolate to calm down, but she still couldn’t stay calm. She took another cup of hot Chocolate but she couldn’t finish it, She tried to sleep when she heard a knock on her door.Hazel frowns walking towards the door. she peep to see a tall guy in suit, as he kept knocking.Slowly she opened the door for Simon to smile.“Miss Hazel I’m afraid you have to come with me” he said for Hazel to frown.“And you are?” She asked for Simon to sigh.“Soon you will know,” he said for Hazel to shake her head.“Then I’m afraid you have to leave without me,” she said as she wanted to close the door, but Simon stopped her.“Who are you and what did you want?Hazel fell unconscious after Simon knocked her out.Quietly he carried Hazel out of her apartment to his car and zoomed off.Alex was in his office, and for the first time since he took over from his father, he couldn’t concentrate on his work. He drops his pen looking at his phone as he waits for Simon's call. He doesn’t want to call and look disturbed.Alex called his secretary Camel who immediately walked into her boss's office bowing her head.“Boss” Camel called bowing her head.“Cancel all my schedules for the week,” he said walking to his office bar.“Boss, your father asked for dinner tomorrow evening Should I cancel that too?” she quietly asked.Alex looked at her before looking at his set of wine cups then he picked one.“ I won’t repeat myself” he finally said carrying a wine bottle and walking back to his chair.“Yes boss,” she said bowing her head as she turned to leave.“And it should be the last time, you spit that rubbish” he coldly said to his secretary who swallowed hard.“ I’m sorry boss,” she said walking out of her boss's office.Alex poured himself a glass of wine as he took it all at
Hazel looks around as if it’s just like a snap of a finger to her, Will she call it magic, or his trick, two days ago this man looked so vulnerable and today he acts like she’s at his mercy.Two maids walk into the room smiling for Hazel to frown at them.“Ma’am, the boss asked we dress you up and take you to the mansion,” one of them said for Hazel to frown.“I have my own home, I have to go home and“It’s not necessary, everything you need is in the mansion Besides, the contract said, you can’t leave without permission,” Alex said walking into the room.“Excuse me, I didn’t sign my freedom sir, I have a life to….“You agreed to everything with a nod Marie,” Alex said for Hazel to frown.“Don’t call my middle name” she quietly said for Alex to walk towards her while the maids dropped the clothes and left.Alex walked closer to Hazel who was on the bed, the closer he got to her, the more Hazel felt nervous and her saliva became too thick for her to swallow.Alex bent down close to Haze
Hazel was nervous as they drove to the restaurant where the dinner was being held. She’s scared, so scared that her hands begin to tremble in fear.Alex who was facing outside the window turned to see Hazel holding her stomach as she couldn’t breathe anymore. She didn’t know why but just the feeling of sitting in the middle of rich people with class for the first time in her life made her so nervous that her hands began to tremble and her stomach felt like she should squeeze it.“Stop the car,” Alex said to Simon who immediately stopped in the middle of the road.“Are you alright?” He asked removing his coat to cover her immediately.“I….I feel sick” she said for Alex to frown.“Turn the car around,” Alex said for Simon to immediately turn the car around and drive back home.Hazel felt so bad that she began to tear up.Immediately Simon drove back into the mansion, Alex helped the trembling Hazel out of the car as they walked into the mansion, immediately he helped her to sit on the c
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
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