MIDNIGHT Bride The CEO's TEMPTATION

"Although I know that you are just provoking me," Simon smiled with a bit of regret, "You have really made your point. The other party is very cautious, and I don't really have any evidence to prove this person's identity."

"So, you really know nothing." Hazel looked at him mockingly.

Simon was suddenly pissed off, and he said silently, "I have no evidence, but that does not mean that I can't guess!"

"Then who are you talking about?" Hazel looked at him with suspicion.

Simon suddenly smiled, "Sweetheart, you are really calculating. You want to persuade me to tell you. But it doesn't matter, I like your witty tricks. I will tell you."

Hazel's look became serious.

"While you were in Country F, she was with the same group that wanted to kill you." Simon continued, "It was her who provided me with all the information related to you and why I knew that you were checking your parents' history. It was easy to find a friend of your parents, then set up a trap to lure Joshua out of the castle. You understand what this means, right?"

"It means that the person who wants to kill me is actually near me, even someone close to me?" Hazel said.

"Sweetheart, you really are smart," Simon said. It seemed that Hazel was thinking and had someone in mind. He went on to say, "I will give you a hint. It is a woman." 

Hazel clenched her fists.

"Now, let's forget these unhappy things." Simon smiled slightly. He looked at her and asked, "Sweetheart, I'm no less than Joshua when it comes to power. Why don't you choose me? Can you that you two are completely involved? Or are you one of those women who have decided to keep her virginity until marriage?"

Hazel only felt a little disgusted.

Although Simon showed great interest in her, facing a man who kidnapped her three times left her on alert and afraid. Hazel said, "If I kidnapped you three times and every time I threatened your life, would you choose me?"

"I would be very willing," Simon said with a smile.

Hazel shouted, "I am not willing! If I could beat you, I would not hesitate to beat the hell out of you!"

"Don't you women prefer to be forced?" Simon asked with some doubts.

"You better disappear now. Your emotional intelligence will only make you sound more disgusting." Hazel touched her temples and said with anger.

That said, Hazel turned and was ready to leave. Simon suddenly caught Hazel's wrist and took her into his arms, and tried to kiss her.

Hazel's eyes were wide open, and she quickly put her hand to cover her lips, as his warm lips fell on her fingers, he gently took a bite.

"Simon King!" Joshua's face was furious as he rushed over to them.

Simon smiled very proudly, he had done it to provoke Joshua deliberately. He let go of Hazel and stepped back.

"Joshua," He said quietly, "This is just the beginning. One day, I will take her away in front of you."

Joshua wanted to chase him, but he saw Hazel's expression, he stopped and took her in his arms. He couldn't chase Simon, it might be another plan to lure him away from Hazel so that he could kidnap her again. He could also see that she needed to be comforted, and he didn't want to leave her upset.

"What the..." Hazel shook her head, she should have guarded herself better from Simon.

Joshua and Hazel got into the car, he handed her a handkerchief to wipe her hand.

"Hazel, I am sorry I didn't protect you..." Joshua said.

"It's not your fault at all!" Hazel quickly said, "It's just that the psychopath took me by surprise."

Joshua still looked gloomy, he suddenly took Hazel's hand in his and kissed it gently. How was he supposed to tolerate others touching Hazel's body?

"That..." Hazel thought for a second. In the end, she didn't mention Simon's name, "He said someone is going to kill me."

She told Joshua everything that Simon had told her.

Joshua whispered, "There are very few women that know you well enough and have that kind of strength."

Hazel squeezed Joshua's hand as she knew what he was suggesting. It was as if they could read each other's minds.

"I just can't accept it..." Hazel sighed. She knew in her heart but at the same time felt that it didn't make sense.

Hazel's phone rang, as she looked at the name on the screen, she scowled.

She shook her head and decided she had better answer it.

"Hazel," Sunny's voice came from the other end, "I have discussed Joseph Residence with Susan. She has agreed to transfer it to you. When can you come over?"

She took a deep breath, clenched her fists, and calmly said, "I am free anytime." 

"Let's plan for tomorrow then, I will be waiting for you at Joseph Residence," Sunny said faintly.

After she hung up the phone, Joshua asked with his eyes darkened, "Sunny?"

"Yeah." Hazel simply explained the situation.

"Don't go," Joshua said without hesitation. "I will arrange for someone else to help you with the house."

"No." Hazel shook her head firmly. She looked at Joshua seriously, "I want to go."

Joshua's eyes became even darker, "No, it's too dangerous."

Hazel frowned and insisted, "Joshua, I know it's dangerous and that we all suspect her of wanting to kill me. We have not given her any reason to think that we suspect her. It is unlikely that she would harm me at this time, right?"

Joshua hesitated and whispered, "Hazel, Sunny is shadier and more vicious than you think. Her relationship with Mandy was definitely not as simple as they made it out to be. I even suspect that your disappearance as a young child and your father's death may be related to her."

Hazel was shocked. Sunny had been keeping her distance from her and then suddenly took Mandy's side. 

Hazel had thought that Sunny did that just because she was not that close to her, then she stood with Mandy and Fred for her own benefit.