Samantha chuckled at her reply; she wasn't expecting such and could only nod. "I will use the restroom first." Sam handed her purse to Hazel before she walked in the opposite direction.Hazel's gaze was focused on Coyle and how serious he was while discussing business with those men. There was a smile on her face that turned upside down when Sommer approached Coyle."Why does she always approach him?" Hazel snorted. Earlier, Sam told her that she could have any type of man she wanted, but Sam had no idea it was the reverse. Coyle could get any lady he wanted, a business lady or a model... He could get anyone, but he was doting on her. Why?"Coyle is something else," Hazel heard a familiar voice say before he approached her, her neck craned to the right, and she noticed it was Damon, who was dressed in a tailored black suit."How could he leave his extremely stunning wife all to herself and busy himself with his side woman?" Damon asked in a pitiful tone, and Hazel chose not to let his
Coyle pulled Hazel to the dance floor with his hand wrapped around her waist, his gaze stuck on her face as she tried to look somewhere else but him. He pulled her closer till their bodies were locked together; his hand gently moved from her waist to her ass, and she jolted a little.โWho am I to you?โ Coyle asked, and Hazel stared at him. He had a serious look, and she knew the only answer he required now was the truth.โYou are my husband,โ answered Hazel, and Coyle spun her around, her back against his chest as she felt his breath on her shoulders.โThen why do you receive flowers from another man?โHazel shook her head in denial. โI didn't,โ she refuted. She had thrown away the flowers. Coyle spun her back to face him before he lifted her chin up with their gazes locked together.โYou are mine,โ he stated, and Hazel found this was the right time to ask the question that has been bothering her for days now.โMy parents switched the bride; we tricked you, so why aren't you upset or
The next morning, Hazel felt the rays of the sun hit her face before she slowly opened her eyes to find Coyle standing by the window with his back facing her.He had a cup of coffee and gently sipped it. Hazelโs gaze moved to the clock, and she noticed it was 9 a.m. Since it was a Sunday, she didn't bother waking up early.โGood morning,โ Hazel muttered, and Coyle turned to face her; her sleepy look made him love her more and more.โDespite the time of the day, she still looks so pretty,โ a smile formed on his lips before he approached her.โHow are you feeling this morning?โ he asked, not forgetting the fact that she wasn't feeling well last night.โFine, I will freshen up." Hazel hurried to the bathroom, and he frowned. Was she upset? He thought .Hazel was always calm and timid, so he just couldn't tell when she was upset or happy, talking about a closed book.Hazel got dressed in a simple blue gown before she went downstairs to the kitchen and found Sharon cleaning up.โGood morni
Coyle pushed Sommer away and frowned at her, knowing fully well that she had done this intentionally. โI am sorry, Coyle." Sommer apologized at once, but Coyleโs gaze was focused on Hazel.โUhm, do you need a cup of coffee?โ Hazel asked with a heavy heart, trying to blink her tears back; she didn't want to cry.โHazelโ Coyle called with a tone filled with disbelief; he knew every normal lady at her place would cause a fuss right now, but she was so calm and even asked if he needed coffee.โAnd Sommer, will you stay for breakfast?โ Hazel turned her gaze to Sommer, who nodded happily.โShe won't,โ Coyle stated, and Sommer knew it was better to leave than worsen matters; after all, she already achieved one of the things she came here for: to plant a seed of doubt in Hazelโs mind.โI will leave then." Sommer walked downstairs with an amazed look; she retracted her phone and typed a message to Damon.โUnbelievable, that Hazel is a rock,โ she sent the message when she bumped into someone.โO
After breakfast, Coyle returned to his study and got busy with work while Hazel watched a movie; she remembered she had to call Ray and have a serious conversation with him.So she picked up her phone and dialed his contact, which got connected after a few rings. โHello?โ Hazel said when Rayโs hoarse voice came in.โI know why you called Hazel, and I assure you everything will be fixed; I will be in the country tomorrow,โ Ray explained, and Hazel sighed in great relief.โHow about the divorce papers?โ Hazel asked anxiously.โI will never sign that Hazel; you know Tasha sometimes gets angry at an exaggerated level and does things she doesn't mean, so don't worry because I will be there tomorrow,โ Ray added, and after they talked for a while, the call got disconnected.Hazel wanted to ask about the miscarriage, but she knew it must also be a sensitive topic for him. She heard footsteps come downstairs.Coyle walked to her before his gaze moved to the clock. โI am leaving the country; I
She felt so disgusted and hurried to the bin and trashed the flowers in it. โCan he stop?โ Hazel clenched her fist frustratedly.โWhatโs wrong with people and their dignities?โ Hazel asked in disbelief, How could he be so brave to make advancements at her? She was his sister-in-law for crying out loud.-Hazel spent the entire time working while staring at her phone, wishing for Coyle to call her or even send a message, but there was nothing.โMaybe I should just write him,โ Hazel thought before she held her phone to type a message when Mia approached her.โIf you are done working, then you could leave; I will stay a little more,โ Mia explained, and Hazel smiled appreciatively. Both their attentions diverted to the left when they heard the loud clicking sound of heels against the floor.Tasha walked to them, dressed in a high-quality fabric red gown and a two-inch heel, as she flipped her hair to the side.โHello baby, I am here to pick you up." Tasha winked at Hazel, who chuckled. Mi
There was an enormous table with a lot of wine and snacks. Muna, Audrey, and Sommer were present as they chatted amongst themselves.โHello grandmaโ Hazel greeted Muna, who pulled her into a warm hug.โHow are you doing, my dear?โโI am fine, grandma." Hazel broke the hug before she pointed at Tasha, โThis is my friend, Tasha.โMuna pulled Tasha into a warm hug as well. โHow are you?โTasha smiled back at her before she muttered, โI am fine.โSommer and Audrey both snorted at this scene as everyone turned to face them with frowns on their faces.โWhatโs the snort for?โ Dora asked, and their gazes were on Tasha.โI understand why a low-class girl like Hazel is here, because she is temporarily married to Coyle,โ Sommer started, and this caused Hazel to chuckle.She was temporarily married to Coyle. Was that how they chose to define her marriage?โBut what I don't understand is what this other lady is doing here; isn't this supposed to be a gathering only for family?โ Sommer added, and Ta
Hazel turned towards Muna and Dora. โI am sorry, but I have to leave; I have work tomorrow morning.โโItโs fine, dear; you can go. At the next girls' gathering, we will make sure only family is present,โ Muna said, throwing a glare at Sommer.Hazel nodded and hurried out of the house and joined Tasha in the car; Tasha was fuming in anger and just felt like going it out on the bottle of water she was squeezing.โCalm down, Tasha; I understand she crossed the line.โโThank God that you did, and this gives me more reason to divorce that jerk. He claimed to be so busy with work, but even had the time to fancy another lady when we were together." Tasha tried to take off her wedding ring, but it was stuck; she screamed angrily when Hazel walked down the car and pulled the driver's door open.โGet down, I will drive.โ There was no way she was going to let Tasha drive in such a mood.Tasha walked down the car and let Hazel get in before she walked to the other side of the car and Hazel drove
The hall was filled with big business men who had all showed up for the launching of the new product who was told will change their lives forever.Coyle was busy discussing with some business men who kept trying to congratulate him for the product โI think you are congratulating the wrong personโฆTradtech has a CEO you knowโ he said, he knew they were trying to garner favour from him so they could get the product installed in their companies and homes but he had no say in it.โBut you are theโฆโโYeah but i donโt handle Tradtech businesses anymoreโฆโ Coyle explained, of course he remains one of the biggest shareholder of Tradtech but he didnโt manage the businessโฆhe was focused on other lines of business and his wifeTalking of his wife, Hazel had just stepped into the hall with Muna and the others. A smile formed on his lips before he turned to those business men โExcuse meโThey chuckled among themselves โHe is a finished man, look at him running to his wifeโ they burst out in laughter
Mia sat in her office watching a Korean movie with a wide smile plastered on her face. She had chosen to be happy and come to terms with the fact that she will never get a fairytale romance life.A knock came from the door, and she frowned. โI am busy,โ she yelled and continued with her movie, but the door pushed open, and her gaze shifted to the door.โYou.โ She quickly dropped her phone, and Jude scanned her office, his gaze landing on the many awards she displayed in her office, and couldnโt help but chuckle; it was so her.โUhmโฆhow can I help you?โ Mia asked while rubbing her palms nervously, Itโs been a month, and she hasnโt talked to him and chose to focus on healing because she knew there was no way he would ever consider her.โHere,โ he shoved a folder to Mia, who picked it up and went through it, and her eyes lit up, but she chose to be composed.โIs this real?โ she asked, and Jude nodded, and a smile formed on her lips.โWaitโฆwhy did you accept now?โ She wondered, earlier wh
Damon was quickly sent to the emergency room with Dora, and Arthur kept pacing in front of the ward with Muna.โMy grandson,โ Muna was all pale from crying so much; she just wanted her grandson to be fine.โHe will be fine,โ Coyle said from behind, and they all turned to him before Muna hurried and hugged him tightly.โCoyleโฆCoyle.โโI am fine, Muna.โ He kissed her forehead and smiled at Arthur, who nodded.โHow is Hazel?โ Muna asked, and Coyle nodded.โThey are fine,โ he replied with a wide smile. The doctors already did a checkup on her, and she was fineโฆ All she needed was rest and a good meal.โThey?โ Arthur questioned.โHmmโฆshe is pregnant,โ he blurted, and they all got sore eyes before the emergency ward pushed open.โHow are they?โ Arthur hurried to the doctor.โYour wifeโs case is so critical, and I donโt think she will be able to live past five minutes,โ the doctor explained, and Arthur gritted his teeth.โBut your son is fineโฆ He will be transferred to the general ward soon,
Dora chuckled and smacked her lips. โCoyle Anderson,โ she called, and he walked closer and stood next to Damon.โWhere is Hazel?โโIf you go on your knee and beg me, then maybeโฆjust maybe I could tell you where she is.โ Dora burst out in laughter; she couldnโt believe they thought she was going to tell them where Hazel was.โI gave you what you asked for, so why didnโt you keep your side of the deal?โ Coyle questioned, and Dora scoffed.โSo what? I tell you where Hazel is and then get arrested by the cops?โ She questioned, and Rayโs gaze moved to her phone, which was on the chair and kept ringing in silence.โWhy? Why do this to me? My parents loved you.โ Coyle questioned because he just couldnโt understand why Dora could do such.โI will check the other rooms.โ Damon walked past Dora and picked up her phone before he dialled the number that just called her.โThe ship is ready, but the lady keeps nagging. Is it okay if we give her sleeping pills?โ A voice asked over the phone, and Dam
Coyle hurried to the kid who had cried his eyes out; there was a bomb wrapped around his waist, and he had no idea what to do.โCalm downโฆ.I am here,โ he muttered and suddenly heard footsteps from the door. He quickly turned to find the cops and the expert.โHurry up,โ he prompted the expert, who stepped forward and got busy trying to deactivate the bomb.โGet him out of hereโฆplease,โ Coyle said and turned to leave when Sven called.โFatherโฆplease, I am scared; donโt leave me here,โ he cried out, and Coyle clenched his fist.He walked back, and the expert was taking a lot of time to deactivate the bomb. โItโs complicated, one minute,โ he assured Coyle before he finally succeeded in deactivating it.โSvenโฆthese men will take you home, and I will be right there, okay? I just have to find the criminals responsible for this,โ he explained to the kid, who nodded.โCome with me.โ Coyle pointed at the expert who followed him to his car, and he drove out before dialling Rayโs contact.โDid yo
Coyle had signalled the officers, and they were busy searching for Sven as well, and Sharon served everyone coffee, but they were all anxious waiting for Doraโs message.It had been more than an hour since she last called, and Coyle was already losing his mind. โShe is doing this intentionally,โ Coyle cursed before he clenched his fist.Damonโs phone rang, and he stared at them. โItโs her,โ he said, and the call got connected before he placed it on speaker.โYour wife is such a nuisance, and I am tired of herโฆ So I will tell you her location,โ Dora said with a frustrated tone. She was tired.โAnd Svenโฆhe is so noisy.โโWhy do you have Sven? He is your grandson, so will you also hurt him?โ Tasha asked in disbelief, was Dora that heartless?โI know how much Coyle loves his kid and wife, so I am going to hold onto them dearly,โ she chuckled before Coyleโs phone signalled new messages.Dora had sent images to him; the first was one of Hazel tied to a chair with a bomb wrapped around her,
Coyle kept driving at full speed. After Dora had called her men, they were able to track Hazelโs location and immediately got into the car and drove out.โWe are almost there.โ Jude was behind his car with Ray, and they kept driving at full speed before arriving at the forest driveway leading to the mansion.โCoyle!!โ Coyleโs gaze moved out of the window when he heard Hazel call; he saw a truck drive past them, and he could spot Hazel by the window.He quickly stopped the car. โHazelโฆโ he muttered and turned the wheels of his car, but countless nails were poured behind the truck, but he didnโt mind and drove past them as it ruined all his tyres.โHazel,โ he called and kept driving, but his car slowed down, and the truck was suddenly out of sight. He hurried down the car and pulled his hair in frustration when Jude and Ray ran to him.โThey transferred her,โ Ray said, and Coyle kicked his car angrily and kept pulling his hairโฆhe was closeโฆso close to her.โFuckโฆfuck Dora,โ he scolded a
Damon had stayed in his bedroom for a while now, lost in thought. He canโt believe his world was falling apart. All this while he blamed Coyle, meanwhile his mum was behind it.His phone rang, bringing him out of his trance, and he checked the callerโฆit was Coyle.He chuckled; this was the first time in ten years that Coyle ever rang his phone. โHmm,โ Damon said once the call got connected.โWe are all set.โDamon walked out of his bedroom and downstairs before he scanned the sitting room but couldnโt find anyone. His gaze landed on Doraโs phone, which was on the table.His gaze moved to the kitchen, where he found Dora making coffee, so he hurried to her phone and unlocked it before he kept manipulating it.โIs it linked?โ Damon asked Coyle who was still connected, but there was no reply, so he kept trying to link the phone.โItโs linked.โ Coyle said, โWe are going through the messages and her call logsโฆโ Coyle added, and Damon dropped the phone and rubbed his palms nervously, hoping
Jude kept going through the company footage on his laptop. He had seen when some men hurried and hid in Hazelโs car before she got in. He kept replaying it to see if he could get their faces, but they all wore masks.Ray sat next to him with a frustrated tone. โWaitโฆzoom in,โ he said, and Jude did just that before he stared at the watch one of the men had.โItโs customised, there must be a nameโฆ.keep zoomingโ he said before he stood up and walked to Coyle who has been busy making phone calls, he just wanted everyone on the case.โIf Dora has her, then believe me, she wonโt hurt herโฆ There is something she wants and probably plans to use her as collateral,โ he explained, and Coyle chuckled.โHer husband is scared of herโฆ.so isn't that enough signal that she is a crazy person?โ Coyle scolded before his gaze shifted to the door and he spotted Damon; he clenched his fist and walked to the door.โYou have some balls showing up hereโ he scolded and Damon itched his nose.โI only came to hel