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?

she’ll subconsciously connect anything that happens to her at Sterling Group with you, Mr. Xavier." The secretary offered the well-intentioned reminder, afraid he might misspeak, glancing at Aiden Xavier’s expression as

for a

office, his heart pounding. Before closing the door, he snuck a peek and saw Aiden Xavier pick up his

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

words had prompted Aiden Xavier to pick up his phone to explain things to Hazel, but on

to give a cold, "I know," in return? I’d just look like I

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

gave up on the idea of explaining

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

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outside the break room. He let out a soft chuckle at the unexpected call from Aiden Xavier, as if he’d already figured

are you free to get

After a pause, Julian Sterling suddenly

replied without a second thought, "Why would I bring

been married for three years, and your buddy here is still single. If you’re not bringing your wife, then bring a few beauties out. I

peek her head out the door.

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

seen Hazel on the balcony. The last time

hadn’t been trying to eavesdrop then; it was just that Hazel’s voice was so loud it was impossible

was no grand, sweeping view. A

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

liked coming here because it was quiet and rarely visited. But just now, she’d heard a phone ring, and she realized someone was

time when I was on the phone

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