Hazel sat on the couch angrily; she had her arms folded and her gaze focused on the wall. She just couldn't believe that he would ask her to quit her job; why should she?Coyle stood by the stairs staring at her; he knew why she was upset, but just couldn't believe that this was what he needed to do to see how she looked when upset.“Baby,” he called, but Hazel turned a deaf ear to him; he approached her and stood before her.“What’s this look for?” Coyle asked, but Hazel still remained mute.“Do you want to come to the office with me?” He asked; he was trying to make it up to her and also try to strengthen their bond, but she still didn't say a thing.“The driver will bring you if you change your mind,” he stated before he walked to his car outside, which drove out. Immediately his car was out of sight… Hazel hurried upstairs and slipped into a shirt and a black pencil skirt.She hurried downstairs and found Josh by the entrance; he seemed to be waiting for her, probably to take her
Tasha picked Hazel in front of the Anderson group, and she kept glancing at Hazel throughout the ride, wondering why she changed her mind.“Did you get into an argument with your husband?” Tasha asked, and Hazel shook her head in denial. It was more like he had given her orders that she would like to follow.“I just want to travel and spend his money,” Hazel answered, and this caused Tasha to chuckle. She knew how to spend money so well and wouldn't mind teaching her friend.“Then let’s go shopping first. You need some clothes for the vacation.”Tasha parked the car in front of a boutique that was known for selling high-quality clothes that weren't made in the country; she pulled Hazel in, and Hazel couldn’t take her eyes off the clothes.“Go on, choose some,” Tasha said.“I want this.” Hazel pulled out the first gown, then the second and the third.She stood at the center and inspected the clothes. “Will this card do if I wish to get all this?” Hazel asked Tasha, who chuckled and app
“Oh God, this is my worst night. I get to see two jerks at the same time." Hazel muttered loud enough for Damon to hear, he was a little hurt but chose not to make it visible.“Why are you here, Hazy?”“Are you stalking me?” Hazel asked in disbelief. Of all the clubs, why was he here? This club wasn't even in town, so why was he here unless he followed her?“I wish I did, but I came for my friend’s club opening. He owns the club,” Damon explained, and Hazel took a sip of her wine before she asked.“And you? What do you own? A flower shop?” She mocked him, and Damon chuckled.“I am a lot more than the eyes can see; if you get to know me well, then you will realize I am fun and real.” “Hey!!” Tasha scolded, and he turned towards her.“This is a girl’s moment, so get lost as well.”Damon nodded, he still had to discuss with some people as well. He turned back his attention to Hazel. “It’s not advisable for pretty girls to be out this late; you should go back early.”“If men like you go
Hazel slowly opened her eyes and quickly closed them because of the harsh light. “Ahh,” she gripped her head and tried to sit up.“Ma’am, do you feel pain?” Sharon asked; luckily, she had already bought the hangover pills and quickly shoved the glass of water towards Hazel.“Here, take this.” Hazel stared at Sharon for a while before she scanned the bedroom. “Where is Coyle?” she asked.“Sir is downstairs; please have the pills first,” Sharon insisted, and Hazel nodded before she swallowed the hangover pills.Only then did she try to reminisce about what happened, she was having a drink last night with Tasha, and they were about to leave when a man showed up and pulled her outside, trying to harass her, but luckily Damon showed up and saved her.Then Coyle showed up. “He was so upset,” she thought and turned to Sharon.“Please close the door.” She had a pleading look, not willing to share a word with Coyle.“I don’t think it’s advisable for you to anger Sir anymore, he is already ver
Mia chuckled and took the seat opposite him. “Can I take a picture of you?”“Never.” Jude frowned at her.“Well, I already have one. It was on the first page of financial news... the one you stood with the CEO of Tradtech after signing the contract,” she explained, and Jude sighed. How was he going to explain to her that he wasn't Coyle Anderson?“Let’s be honest. What do you want from me? I know you have someone stalking me." Jude dropped his phone and waited for her to explain.“Well…” Mia felt so embarrassed; how did he find out about her secret detective?“You are about to lie right now,” Jude snorted angrily. She was thinking too much, and he knew she was trying to create the best lie.“No... I will tell you the truth.” She didn't want him to leave. Now that he was here, she was going to try her best to get close to him.“I had worked hard to get the deal with Tradtech so I could work closely with you, but it all went to vain, so I asked the detective to find out about your other
Muna approached them and held Hazel’s hand. “Come, I will show you your bedroom. Don't let these kids get to you," Muna muttered as they both walked upstairs.She took Hazel to one bedroom at the edge of the corridor upstairs and pushed it open.The maids had just cleaned it, and it still reeked of sanitizers. “This used to be Coyle’s bedroom when he lived here,” Muna explained, and Hazel nodded before she walked to the photos on the wall.There were countless photos of Coyle when he was younger, in his school uniform and then in his sport uniform.Her brows furrowed when she inspected the photo. “Is everything okay?” Muna asked when she noticed the odd look on her face.“Umm, it’s nothing.” Hazel chuckled, but earlier she had thought his younger face looked familiar, like they had met before, but then she got reminded that she sees his face every day, so that’s why she feels his younger face look familiar.Her gaze moved to another group photo; there was Coyle and some other kids. Ha
Hazel sat on the bench beside the garden while sipping the coffee; all she thought about was Coyle.She was trying to figure out what he was doing at this moment and if he would come back, also how she could make it up to him.The ringing sound from her phone suddenly interrupted her thoughts; it was a call from Mia.“Hello, Mia?” Hazel said once the call got connected.“Did you really drop a resignation letter?” Mia asked in disbelief, Why would her secretary just wake up one morning and choose to quit her job without letting her know in advance?“I am sorry, Mia; maybe we could talk in person?” Hazel asked, since she no longer worked for Mia. Then it was only right she told her about Coyle Anderson.“You now want to fix a meeting with me?” Mia snorted before she ended the call.Hazel sighed heavily; she knew she was in the wrong for suddenly leaving her job without any good excuse, but she didn't send the resignation letter; Coyle did.Her phone rang one more time, and she quickly c
Hazel walked into the sitting room and spotted Muna on the couch with some kneading thread; she got curious and approached Muna.“What are you doing, Muna?” Hazel asked and sat next to Muna, who shoved the little pullover she was kneading to Hazel.“It’s been long since I knitted a pullover, so I am trying to reacquire my skills,” she chuckled, and Hazel nodded.Muna suddenly had a slight frown on her face before she dropped the threads and focused her gaze on Hazel.“Does Coyle talk to you about the problems he faces at the company?” Muna asked, and Hazel shook her head in denial. She never asked, and he also never told her, but she had no issues with that; it’s not like she was going to understand a thing.“You know, his dad was a good investor, but he went bankrupt after investing in a technology; the technology never got to the market,” Muna explained.“He lost a lot and was also losing his mind; he had taken two years off the company to study how technology products are being mar
Hazel got to the bedroom and found Coyle busy on a call, and she hurried and stood before him, sensing the urgency of the matter. Coyle hung up the call and raised a brow.“Have you seen the news? Uncle Arthur has been arrested.” Hazel said in disbelief and Coyle just stared at her with an unmoved reaction. She furrowed her brow before a chuckle escaped her lips; she now understood his words yesterday.“You did this?” she asked, and Coyle nodded; there was no way he was going to spare a man who killed his parents. Absolutely no way.“But I had no idea. What’s going on Coyle?” Hazel questioned, but Coyle smiled at her; he was happy, though not satisfied.He wrapped his hand around her waist and pulled her closer. “Don’t bother about such things; I already told you that you are not part of their family and life,” he muttered, and Hazel shook her head in denial.“They are your family, and some matters need to be discussed in between the members of the family first before you know… and I
Kev stared at Mia in disbelief. “What did you say?” Kev felt like she heard wrong.“I am going to transfer 10 million to you now and the remaining 10 million after you cancel the wedding and leave the country,” Mia explained, and Kev thought for a while.She walked back to Mia and folded her arms below her bosom. “Are you going to pay me 20 million to leave Jude?” Kev inquired again, and Mia nodded.“Then he must be really worth it. What makes you think I will leave my fiancé for money?” Kev chuckled.“Because you are with him for money,” Mia answered. She was losing her cool because Kev just rejected her offer. She knew well that Kev would accept at once because she loved money, but that wasn't the case.“You are pretty and have a lot of money; go find yourself a man and do not come for mine.” Kev snorted and turned to leave.Mia thought of Hazel’s words, so she quickly blurted it out, “Selene will be so disappointed to know you rejected this offer.”“You don’t know anything about Se
Hazel took the seat far from Nady and Max when her dad stood up. “I have an important conversation with Mr. Anderson; you guys should start without us.”Hazel didn’t pay attention to his words and dug in at once before Nady said, “Why aren’t you happy about my pregnancy?”Hazel clenched her fist and didn’t answer, “Why do they think I have a problem with her pregnancy?” Hazel wondered, what reaction did she give out that made them think this way?“Of course she is happy,” Max butted in. “Hazel is a gentle soul and can’t be sad about such a thing; we should be ashamed announcing such news to her after what we did to her,” Max added.“What did we do to her?” Nady frowned at Max.“We betrayed her and her trust; don’t you feel any remorse for what you did to your sister?” Max asked in disbelief, and Nady concentrated her gaze on her meal; she felt she didn’t do anything wrong.All she did was fight for her happiness; it was just that her happiness was at the expense of Hazel’s.“Okay, eno
Hazel was busy on her phone while waiting for Coyle to freshen up when she heard a car drive in.Hazel walked to the entrance and was a little surprised to find Mia. “Hello,” Mia waved at Hazel.“So you really are married to Coyle Anderson?” Mia questioned in amazement; it was still hard for her to believe it.Mia scanned the place before approaching Hazel. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”“I am still wondering how you got past security to come here,” Hazel chuckled.“Well, I have my ways. Anyways, we have more important matters to talk about, like how I can get my man.“I came up with a plan for tonight, but we can’t discuss it because I am heading out with Coyle, so how about tomorrow morning?” Hazel asked, but Mia shook her head in denial.The wedding was in a few hours, and she had no time to waste. “Why can’t you tell me the plan right now?”“Because it’s long and complex, and I have no time…”“Baby,” Coyle called as he walked downstairs; he heard some voices from the door.“I w
Hazel still had a questioning look before she approached Selene. “I am sorry about your situation, but don’t you think you should have rushed to the station or maybe the hospital first?” Hazel questioned, and Selene’s brows furrowed.She crouched and held her son. “My son was scared; will the police calm him?” Selene fired back, and Hazel rolled her eyes.“I don’t see your son crying or shivering; maybe he just isn't a good actor like you yet…” Hazel scolded before Coyle chimed in.“Stop,” he frowned at Hazel and Selene, who were about to get into a heated argument.“Hazel, it’s my problem, and I will take care of it. How about you go back inside?” Coyle asked, and Hazel clenched her fist. It his problem? Unbelievable.“Of course,” Hazel chuckled and walked back inside; she got dressed and picked her purse before coming downstairs.She found Selene walking out of the kitchen with a glass of water, which she handed to Sven. Hazel’s nails dug into her palms when Selene winked at her.“S
It was Sunday at 5am when Hazel went downstairs and busied herself trying to craft out some advertising methods they could use to promote their still-to-be-launched restaurant.She sipped her coffee and tried to focus, but damn, “Stop thinking about unnecessary things and focus,” Hazel scolded herself.“What are you doing?” Coyle asked from the stairs; he approached her and sat on the couch next to her… on the table where scattered documents about restaurant locations, and she was busy with her laptop.“Trying to work,” Hazel replied, and he chuckled. He had stopped her from working because he didn’t want his woman to stress her little body, but here she was.“It’s Sunday,” he reminded her. He doesn't go to work on a Sunday, so he could spend time with her, so why was she working?“And?” Hazel asked, her gaze still glued to her laptop.“Can we do something else?”Her gaze finally shifted from her laptop screen to him. “Well, Mr. Anderson, I am busy.”Coyle pouted; he was never busy fo
The limousine parked before one of the most expensive party halls in the country. The driver pulled the door open, and Coyle stepped down before he helped Hazel walk down, intentionally pulling her into his arms despite the paparazzi and guests who were present at the front.“What are you doing?” Hazel muttered; she realised there were a lot of gazes on them, and Coyle was making it worst by holding her so tight.“I just can’t wait to have you all to myself once we get back,” Coyle whispered, and her cheeks turned all red.Hazel took a step backwards with his hand still wrapped around her waist; they walked past the paparazzi, who kept asking hurtful questions about why he had chosen to finally reveal his identity to the public.Also asking about his son and Selene, wondering if his son will be the heir.They finally got into the hall, and Hazel couldn’t help but admit that those questions did affect her a little bit.“Baby” Coyle clenched her hand and smiled at her; she smiled back b
Hazel sipped her coffee as she continued discussing with Tasha about their restaurant location.“I think this one is a little far from the town; let’s take this one instead,” Tasha suggested, but Hazel wasn't giving in.She was in deep thought when Tasha waved her hand. “We have been at this for hours; let’s just think about it over again. I will be in town in three days,, so we could talk more.” Tasha explained,, and Hazel nodded; she just felt very low and wasn’t paying much attention.“Okay, now that we are done with business. Tell me about that little snake called Selene.”Hazel rolled her eyes. “Let’s not talk about her; her name alone is enough to ruin my day.” Hazel muttered,, and Tasha chuckled.“You are so strong, love. I am never staying with a man who cheated on me…”Hazel frowned at Tasha. “Coyle didn’t cheat,,” Hazel spouted. The only thing he did was hide the truth from her that he had a son; apart from that, there was nothing she considered cheating.“You are so inno
Mia hurried and got into the elevator, which was about to close. She turned to Jude with a frown. “Am I some epidemic? How could you avoid me this much?” She asked, and Jude sighed heavily.“You even asked the receptionist to lie to me, why?”“Isn't it obvious, Miss Johnson? I don’t want to talk or see you,” Jude answered, and Mia nodded; she understood that perfectly.“Maybe you are avoiding me because you know I will tell you the truth, the truth you know so well but you are scared to admit.” Mia blurted, and Jude’s brows furrowed. What truth?“The truth is that you are making a wrong decision by choosing to marry that woman; you know so well that she doesn't love you.”Jude chuckled and just prayed the fucking elevator would stop soon.“You know she only likes that you love and provide for her; don’t you see that?” Mia asked before she held his hand when he quickly pulled it away.“I see you are sad, Jude, so why do you feel obligated to marry someone who makes you sad?” Mia knew s