When the Contract Marriage Ended, He Stayed

Chapter 68: The Purpose of the Breakfast

"Young Madam." A familiar voice cut through the tense atmosphere. The title left everyone at a loss, and they all turned to look at the person who had suddenly appeared and spoken.

"Secretary Quinn," Hazel Hawthorne said, walking over to him. She noticed he was carrying something and asked casually, "What’s that you have?"

Secretary Quinn respectfully handed the items to Hazel. "Young Madam, this is the breakfast Mr. Xavier specially had me deliver. He knew you left in a hurry this morning."

Hazel was a little surprised. Thankfully, she had her back to everyone, so only Secretary Quinn could see her expression. The meaningful smile on his face was impossible for Hazel to decipher, and once again, she found herself unable to understand what Aiden Xavier was thinking.

’Going out of his way to have his personal assistant deliver breakfast... Is he trying to help me?’

Hazel quickly dismissed the idea. Aiden Xavier wasn’t that kind-hearted. But what was his purpose in doing this? She hadn’t figured it out yet.

Everyone stared at the breakfast Aiden Xavier had specifically sent over. The logo on the packaging alone was enough to make them green with envy. That restaurant wasn’t a place ordinary people could afford; it was said that even with money, you weren’t guaranteed a meal.

They didn’t offer delivery and only served six tables a day. Even if you tried to book a week in advance, the waitlist was so long you’d be lucky to get in by next month.

And yet, Aiden Xavier could have it delivered to Hazel Hawthorne with ease. Others might not have grasped the significance, but Chloe Lee did. She had been dying to eat at that restaurant and had made a reservation two weeks ago, but her turn still hadn’t come.

The envious and jealous glare in Chloe Lee’s eyes looked like she wanted to tear Hazel Hawthorne to shreds.

Hazel set the breakfast down at her desk, then pulled Secretary Quinn out onto the balcony.

"It’s just the two of us out here. Tell me the truth—did Aiden Xavier really send you?" Hazel didn’t believe it. Aiden had spent all of last night at the hospital with Raina Lowell. And when that picture of her was leaked online, he hadn’t even called to check on her.

of his way to have Secretary Quinn bring her

on my own?" Secretary Quinn replied earnestly. "Young Madam, if you don’t believe me, why not just ask him yourself for

that Aiden was with Raina Lowell, Hazel was particularly reluctant to call him. She knew how to handle her own problems; she didn’t need

like she could ever guess what Aiden was thinking anyway. "Go back and tell him not to send me breakfast at the office again. I don’t want

Quinn looked troubled. After a moment, he added kindly, "Young Madam, the truth is, Mr. Xavier has always been very concerned about you. He’s just not good at expressing it, and

hand, cutting him off. ’Aiden cares about

believe the sun will rise in the west tomorrow." Hazel gave a small smile.

a sigh of

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next morning, he drove

in his chair, listening with a relaxed air. Upon hearing that Hazel was

was happy? Are you sure she didn’t have

to lie but unsure if he should tell the truth. Just then, Aiden’s

’Talk about perfect timing.’

waved a dismissive hand, and Secretary Quinn tactfully

for beating around the bush. The moment he answered, she cut right to the chase. "What was the meaning of all that this morning? Having Secretary Quinn deliver breakfast and say those things... What’s

take it as me being

me

would I owe you?" Aiden asked,

to do with Raina Lowell? Aiden, I know you want to protect her, and I’m not saying

bear to burst her bubble as he listened to

scorned anything from Aiden, she knew she couldn’t punish her own body. So, scorning it all the while, she had