CHAPTER 24

The public's attention had shifted from Hazel to a popular actress, Aurora.

She was a new star in Tristan's company, and she won her first best actress award yesterday.

Besides, Aurora just announced she had a boyfriend who was an accomplished actor.

The news instantly rocked the whole Internet.

It caught the public's attention.

Actually, it was a marketing strategy masterminded by Tristan.

Aurora was not in a relationship with that actor at all. The company hyped such a relationship to attract the public.

Also, they wanted to distract the public's attention from Hazel.

Amara had been waiting to see Hazel's scandal.

However, although she had spent a lot of money, it didn't work at all.

"Mom, I told you. It doesn't work."

"Let me figure out another way to deal with her."

Amara gnashed her teeth in hatred.

"Lyra, Mr. Black will be back soon. Get ready to pick him up."

"Remember to further your relationship.

You've been dating for so many years. It's okay to be proactive and bold."

"Are you still a virgin? It's not a bad thing. This would make you more valuable."

"Mom…" Lyra felt a little embarrassed.

Actually, she was no longer a virgin.

When she was in college, she once went to a summer camp with her classmates.

It was a crazy night for everyone.

A boy paid special attention to her, and he was also good at flirting.

He was a school hunk who was tall and handsome.

Stimulated by the alcohol, Lyra failed to control herself and slept with him.

Since she had the first experience, she did it again and again.

The boy was very good at flirting.

She was titillated every time.

Until now, she still contacted that boy every month.

And then she would spend a crazy night with him.

However, that boy was poor.

He could give her nothing but physical pleasure.

Therefore, she would not marry him.

But as an adult, she had physical needs.

She tried to maintain a pure image before Chase.

So she couldn't casually allow him to touch her or let him feel she was not pure.

By contrast, she could enjoy the physical pleasure without any scruples when she was staying with that boy.

Since she pretended to be pure for too long, she was a little agitated. She needed to vent her feelings.

On this side.

Chase dared not disobey his grandma, so he had to bite the bullet and ask Hazel for the child.

His grandma was his only family, and she was old. He was very filial to her.

No matter what she asked him to do, he would try his best to make her happy.

Since she wanted to see the child, he wouldn't disappoint her.

In the early morning, Chase directly went to the Haynes Group.

"Where is Hazel?"

"Miss Haynes hasn't been in the office for several days."

Chase was a little surprised.

Then he took out his mobile phone to call her.

But he found he didn't have her number.

Two years into their marriage, Hazel had always been the one who made the phone call.

And he disdained saving her number.

Now, six years had passed, and her number had already been wiped from the phone records.

But it seemed that he could still contact her through Facebook Messenger.

They had divorced six years ago, though.

He didn't delete her in Messenger.

Sometimes, when a message came, he would hope it was from Hazel.

However, she never texted him once.

At first, he thought she could not live without him.

He thought she would continue to pester him after the divorce and use all kinds of methods to get him back.

Only now had he discovered that this was not the case.

Hazel was actually a very proud person.

Chase's face darkened, and he found her Messenger account.

Her profile photo was still the same as before. It was a picture she took when she was in high school.

She was beautiful and energetic at that time. Her eyes were like bright stars.

People would be amazed when they saw them.

It was a pity that he couldn't see her eyes shining like stars anymore.

Chase hesitated for a few minutes and then typed "Hello".

It was the first time he had reached out to her.

After the message was sent, he gave a dry cough to hide his embarrassment.

As an arrogant and paranoid man. Chase was unlikely to admit his care about others.

An hour passed.

Chase still hadn't received her reply. His face darkened. Being ignored by Hazel really hurt his pride.

He thought, "How dare this woman not reply to me!"

"We need to talk."

Chase sent a second message in anger.

After waiting for a long time, he still didn't receive her reply.

Now, things got worse.

Chase was completely irradiated.

His face was dark and grim. He involuntarily loosened his tie and smoked several cigarettes.

"Andy, inform the Haynes Group. Tomorrow we will hold a general meeting of stockholders. All the shareholders must be present."

Actually, he didn't care whether Mr. Roger and Mr. Paul came or not. He just wanted to see Hazel.

"Yes, sir."

Since he couldn't see her in private, he planned to meet her in the company.

He thought she dared not miss the shareholders' meeting.

The next day.

Mr. Roger and Mr. Paul arrived at the company early.

Although Chase was not the chairman of the board, his words were much more powerful than Hazel's.

They could overlook Hazel's words but dared not disobey Chase.

"Good morning, Mr. Black."

The meeting was set for nine o'clock.

Chase arrived at the lobby ten minutes earlier..

After a while, Hazel finally came.

She wore a black Dior suit with a skirt and white shirt today.

As her hair was casually tied in a low ponytail, she looked cool and chilly with a pair of black rimmed glasses.

She walked fast and looked sassy.

Hazel's personal assistant followed her. They walked one by one toward the elevator.

Seeing Hazel come, Chase immediately caught up with her.

He acted as if he had just arrived and met her by accident.

"Hazel."

Hazel looked back and said, "Mr. Black."

"You've been missing for days. I thought you were dead."

Chase said sarcastically.

Then he calmed himself and felt a little regret.

That was not what he thought.

He grew up with everyone sucking up to him.

He had a powerful family, and he was also capable.

Therefore, his temper wouldn't be too good.

Hazel rolled her eyes and didn't want to answer him.

Chase asked, "Yesterday, I sent you a message on Facebook Messenger. Why didn't you reply?"

Hazel was confused.

"I didn't receive it."

"Really? You didn't receive it, or you just don't want to reply."

"Oh, I don't use my previous account anymore."

Chase was speechless. He said sarcastically, "So I should go to the company to find you if I want to contact you."

"Nova, give him my business card."

"Mr. Black, this is Miss Haynes's business card. Her office number was on it."

"But she only answers it during her office hours."

Chase was lost for words.

He was angry that she only gave him the office number.

It meant that she was not even willing to give him her private number.