When the Contract Marriage Ended, He Stayed

Chapter 103: Not Interested

But there were always annoying pests buzzing around Hazel Hawthorne that she couldn’t swat away. Yvette Hawthorne, who had been all smiles just a moment ago, now shot Hazel a look filled with disgust and contempt. Hazel gave her a passing glance and then ignored her completely.

Yvette was furious and wanted to cause trouble for Hazel, but Jessica Clarke had warned her before they left. Today was Harrison Hawthorne’s birthday, and they were absolutely forbidden from making a scene at such an event. So, for the time being, she had no choice but to suppress her resentment toward Hazel.

"Hazel, who are you scowling for?" Although Yvette couldn’t physically do anything to Hazel, she still wanted to win their verbal spat. Little did she know, she was no match for Hazel.

"I’m putting it on for the dogs. They love this sort of thing," Hazel said with a sweet smile, leisurely picking up a glass of juice and taking a sip to wet her throat.

It took Yvette a moment to realize Hazel was calling her a dog. She was incandescent with rage. The ladylike demeanor she was trying so hard to maintain was about to crumble before Hazel. She glared at Hazel again, gritting her teeth, looking as if she wanted to tear her limb from limb.

Hazel remained unfazed. Even if Yvette had ten times the nerve, she wouldn’t dare throw a tantrum on an occasion like this. Yvette knew full well that if she pushed Hazel too far, Hazel would say all sorts of nasty things and wouldn’t hold back out of respect for Harrison Hawthorne.

In the end, she and Jessica Clarke would be the only ones left embarrassed.

Having failed to get a rise out of Hazel, Yvette scurried away with her tail between her legs.

Before leaving, she didn’t forget to throw a vicious glare at Hazel, which only made Hazel laugh. She took another sip of juice. Watching everyone chat and laugh, she suddenly found it all incredibly dull. She decided to find a quiet spot to be alone, preferably where no one would bother her.

Just as she stood up, her eyes met Aiden Xavier’s. He had already shaken off the people trying to chat him up and was walking straight toward her. Hazel averted her gaze, pretending not to see him, and made a move to walk in the other direction. Her intention to avoid Aiden was plain to see.

Aiden was one step ahead and grabbed her hand. His voice was low as he said, "Why are

you talking about? When have I ever not wanted

"Do you enjoy

spread her hands in exasperation, her eyes feigning innocence. "Is

shoulders and discreetly pulled her to a deserted spot. He cornered her, trapping her with his arm, and lowered his head to look at

own reflection: cold, detached, her expression

merely her legal husband; she wouldn’t be so foolish as to let any so-called emotions get

did you bring me here for? Just say it. Don’t beat around the bush." Hazel averted her gaze, her tone exceedingly detached.

didn’t you call

not being in contact is the most normal thing

forehead, as if to check if he had a fever that had fried his

seem to be a problem," Hazel

hand, his gaze still fixed on her. "Can we talk like normal people? That night... I

all her might. "Didn’t I already tell you? I’m really not interested in your business with Raina Lowell. You don’t need

just let me finish?" Aiden grabbed Hazel firmly. "If I hadn’t gone, Raina would have

up at Aiden, wondering if the man before her was genuinely stupid or just playing dumb. "If Raina Lowell really wanted to die,

she’d end up in the hospital for a few days, just like last

"I know."

matter if Raina uses suicide to threaten you or not. As long as she calls, you’ll go. She only resorted to such a drastic measure because she thought you might choose to

understood what Aiden