When the Contract Marriage Ended, He Stayed

Chapter 29

Chapter 29: I’m Not a Bad Person

"Mr. Xavier, your wife is being targeted at Sterling Group. I hear things have been difficult for her these past few days."

Hazel Hawthorne is a new hire who suddenly won Holly Shaw’s favor. If she had proven skills or had already demonstrated her abilities in a way that convinced everyone, it might have been understandable.

But to most of the company’s senior employees, Hazel is a blank slate who doesn’t know anything and needs to be taught everything from scratch.

And it was this Hazel that Holly Shaw had taken a shine to.

People at the company, like Sharon Winters, who went through hell and back to get an interview and land a spot in the design department, all did it for Holly Shaw. Some have worked under Holly for years without ever earning her high regard.

Aiden Xavier understood Hazel’s predicament. But what did that have to do with him?

"Your wife probably thinks you spoke with the upper management at Sterling Group, and that’s why they’re giving her special treatment."

A cold smirk touched Aiden Xavier’s lips. "Is that what you think, too?"

The secretary immediately fell silent. After a long moment, Aiden Xavier said in a low voice, "Answer me."

"Mr. Xavier, in my opinion, you would never do something like that. But your wife doesn’t know you, she doesn’t understand. So, Mr. Xavier, I think you should find a chance to explain things to her clearly, to stop her from misunderstanding you."

"You think if I go and explain, Hazel will believe me?"

Hazel might not know Aiden Xavier, but Aiden Xavier definitely knew Hazel. Even if he explained, she would either pretend to believe him or just refuse to listen. She had already made up her mind that it was him, so why should he bother with excessive explanations?

Mr. Xavier." The secretary offered the well-intentioned reminder, afraid he might misspeak,

Xavier mulled it over for a moment. "Go back

closing the door, he snuck a peek and saw Aiden Xavier pick up his phone, hesitate for a moment, and

is so stubborn. He clearly doesn’t want his wife to

Aiden Xavier to pick up his phone to explain things to Hazel, but on second thought,

know," in return? I’d just look like I was overthinking things, forcing the issue,

of my way to explain, she’ll probably think I’ve actually fallen in

explaining things to Hazel. He would just

me not to interfere with her work. Asking a friend out to catch up doesn’t count as interfering,

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smoking on a second-floor balcony outside the break room. He let out a soft chuckle at the unexpected call from

are you free to

Julian Sterling suddenly asked, "Bringing

replied without a second

your buddy here is still single. If you’re not bringing your wife, then bring a few beauties out. I see your scandals in the news even when I’m abroad. Don’t tell me you

head out the door. He quickly

lowered his voice. "Alright, that’s the plan. I’ll send you the address in a bit. Remember

on the balcony. The last time he came out for some air, he’d seen

eavesdrop then; it was just that Hazel’s voice was so loud it

and rested her hands on the railing. It wasn’t a high floor, so there was

in. She could have told Sharon Winters, but Sharon was rather simple-minded. If she vented to Sharon, and

liked coming here because it was quiet and rarely visited. But just now,

when I was

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