( 28 Her mother , though , scolded her lovingly .
You , going out on your own when you have a driver at your disposal ? What if something happened to you ? What would I do ? Hazel chuckled softly , Next time , either take the driver with you or bring a bodyguard .
Okay , Ill do whatever you say ! Hazel replied , already in full compliance .
For the next few days , Hazels mother remained on high alert , constantly fearing that Ambrose or Scarlett might return to cause trouble .
But fortunately , neither of them appeared again .
As time nascad Hazal etoaned thinking about the anaes 12:26 PM As time passed , Hazel stopped thinking about the encounter .
Her friends from home sent word that the Wright family was on the verge of collapse .
Several shareholders had been secretly buying up shares to remove Ambrose , and other powerful families were eyeing the Wrights like vultures circling prey .
It seemed Ambrose had returned to the country , though Hazel didnt have the heart to care anymore .
She sighed , realizing that at the start , she hadnt wanted things to spiral this far .
Some things were like a game of dominoes .
Hazel knocked down the first piece , but she couldnt control the chain reaction that followed Hazel , what are you thinking ? Her colleagues voice broke through Hazels thoughts Nothing .
Hows the project going ? Theres so much to do , it feels like well never finish .
Looks like overtime is inevitable .
Hazel gave a bitter smile .
She had her own things to deal with , and the last thing she had the energy for was other peoples messes , As for the Wright family , that was Ambroses fault People had to face the consequences of their own actions , and sometimes , it wasnt that the retribution hadnt arrived , it was just a matter of timing .
With that , Hazel pushed those thoughts aside and immersed herself in her work .
Time was short , and the workload was heavy .
Sometimes , Hazel wondered if she was destined to live in the office .
Her mother , ever worried , didnt want to coddle her too much but used her own connections to secretly smooth the path for Hazel .
Hazel became absorbed in her work , often staying late into the night .
When she was busy , everything else faded into the background .
off .
More than once , the office had emptied out , and Hazel would be the last one left .
This time , when Hazel glanced at the clock , it was already nearly two in the morning It was far too late to grab a taxi , so she decided to walk a bit .
The streets were almost deserted at this hour , the streetlights flickering like forgotten memories , flashing on and Hazel noticed a tall figure beside her and instinctively tensed .
As she passed under a patch of trees , the figure suddenly lunged at her , pulling her into a tight embrace .
Hazels heart raced , panic flooding her as she struggled fiercely .
When she couldnt break free , she choked out a plea .
Please , dont hurt me .
I have money .
I can give you all I have .
Her body trembled violently from fear , her breath shallow .
Tears fell , one after another , onto his hand .
She felt his hand twitch , but instead of releasing her , he tightened his hold as though afraid she might escape .
Hazel couldnt move a muscle , her mind racing for any way to break free .

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At that moment , the streetlight flickered , casting eerie shadows around them .
In her panic , Hazel caught sight of a familiar birthmark on the mans chest .
Ambrose ? she whispered , her voice barely audible , disbelief lacing her words .
12:26 PM Running Away from Marriage , Lemeng Deocation Behend In that instant , Ambrose froze , his entire body stiffening at the sound of her voice .
Hazels mind cleared in that fleeting moment .
She pushed him away with all her strength and , upon realizing it was truly him , slapped him across the face .
Ambrose , are you insane ? What the hell are you doing ? Youre worse than an animal ! Half of Ambroses face turned crimson , but to her surprise , he didnt react with anger .
Instead , he smiled softly , almost playfully , before gently taking her hand and blowing on it , his breath warm against her skin .