MIDNIGHT Bride The CEO's TEMPTATION

"..." Simon was extremely angry with him. Finally, he snapped, gritting his teeth, "Whose side do you take?"

Joshua's eyes went dark. "I'm giving you a chance to prove yourself."

"What?" Simon looked at him with a puzzle.

"Our plan failed last time because something went wrong because of you," Joshua said, picking up the wine glass and playing with it gently. "That's why things end up like this today."

In an instant, Simon looked a little gloomy. He had been kicking himself over it. Even if he knew Joshua was safe now, he would not say frankly that it was not his fault.

"What exactly are you trying to say?" Simon said irritably.

"You are not a person who would pass the buck," Joshua spoke blandly. "It was an accident that we failed last time, but it happened because of your negligence. It shouldn't have happened."

Simon looked gloomy.

"So, I'm going to give you one more chance to prove that you're not the kind of person who are careless," Joshua said blandly. "You don't need to care what Ian Flores would do to me. You just need to PROTECT Hazel. I don't think he'd do anything to Hazel as long as you are there."

"He's my uncle!" Simon gritted his teeth, making a final resistance.

"We have to catch Ian Flores. I'm sure you know what I mean. As his nephew, you did not help him. He must have had a grudge against you." Joshua asked calmly, "Otherwise, why didn't he come to you?"

Simon's eyes flickered. He knew Joshua was telling the truth. As word spread that Joshua was alive and safe, he heard nothing from Ian, and Ian did not contact him through anyone. At that moment, Simon knew that his uncle seemed to resent him.

Simon seemed to be thinking about something. Then, suddenly, he looked up at Joshua. "What if I help you?"

Joshua looked indifferent. He understood what Simon was asking. "We will talk about other issues after we catch Ian Flores. Just remember that we're just like you, and no matter which side you choose, we're not going to hurt you."

Simon was a little moved.

If Joshua said that he would side with Simon as long as Simon helped him catch Ian Flores, Simon would never believe him and would only think that Joshua became immoral in order to deceive him.

"Is he telling the truth?" Simon looked at Hazel.

"Yes." She nodded.

He looked her up and down, then added, "If he cheats me, how about being together with me?"

"Simon King!" Hazel glared at him. "I'm your sister-in-law! You must respect me!"

Sensing Joshua's cold gaze, Simon, who had been used to being scolded by Hazel, shrugged with resignation. "Just kidding."

"How about I use Ted to make an oath?" Joshua spoke flatly.

"... No bother, "Simon said, looking at him in silence. "Alright, I believe you. I would rather hear you lie to me than hear you make such an oath."

A smile curved Joshua's lips, Joshua calmly pushed the invitation on the table to Simon. "We'll be waiting for you."

"Don't worry, I will do what I promised." Simon put away the invitation and waved his hand a little irritably.

He felt that he himself was simply ill. He was not that close to Joshua, and he had feelings for Hazel, but why was he so silly and rushed to watch their public display of affection again and again?!

Forget it. Once this incident was solved, he would definitely start a new relationship and completely forget about Hazel.

***

It was Grandpa Sloane's birthday today. The venue was the largest hotel of Denmark Group.

Joshua arranged everything. The banquet hall appeared elegant and luxurious. His care for the party could be seen everywhere.

There were a great many guests, but they entered the banquet hall orderly, led by the waiters. All this was in perfect order.

Hazel was waiting in the break room.

The door opened, and Simon entered.

Hazel didn't even look back. She knew that Joshua and Simon were the only people who could get into the break room. But Joshua was not here now.

For the convenience of attending the banquet, Grandpa Sloane had checked into the hotel in advance, and Joshua went to pick up Grandpa Sloane of his own accord.

He didn't keep the news from the media that he would go to pick up Grandpa Sloane, so a lot of journalists followed him all the time and videotaped the whole trip, broadcasting live.

Hazel was turning on the TV in the break room, watching the live broadcast.

It wasn't far from Grandpa Sloane's room to the banquet hall, so Joshua left her here reassured and went to pick up Grandpa Sloane.

"A live broadcast?" Simon's lips twitched. "Joshua is really afraid my uncle wouldn't know where he is!"

Hazel nodded. She gave a wry smile. "I also think it's fanfare."

"But it's necessary." Then, chin in hand, Simon spoke, "Joshua provokes him in this way, I'm afraid Ian would directly go to fight Joshua desperately. Hazel, are you really not worried?"

"How could I not be worried?" Her face appeared a little gloomy. "But I am afraid that if I argue with him because I'm worried, it will only become a burden on him and distract him. If so, he would do these things secretly, keeping it completely from me. So I might as well be sensible enough to let him do it as he likes so that he can do it better."

"How could he be so lucky to meet such a nice girl like you?" he muttered; his voice was full of envy.

"What are you muttering about?" She gave him a surprised look.

"Nothing," he shrugged. Seeing Hazel's frown, he couldn't resist persuading, "Don't worry, my uncle is out of power. The little power he has now cannot cause too much trouble. He can't be a match for Joshua."

Her eyelids twitched, and she said suddenly, "If you think so, your uncle must know that too. Do you think he'll just give up going to Joshua and directly come to me?"

Simon's eyes flickered with surprise, and he shook his head. "Probably not... I know my uncle's personality. He's not a person who likes to play it safe. He likes to gamble. In addition, he hates Joshua very much."