MIDNIGHT Bride The CEO's TEMPTATION

The photos were taken when Derek tried to grope her, but Hazel held his hand down on the table. However, from the candid perspective, it looked like Hazel was flirting with him.

Hazel was completely irritated with Henry. It wasn't because he threatened to send them to Joshua but because he actually stalked her. No wonder he was waiting for her as soon as she walked out of the dormitory.

Seeing her more unsightly expression, Henry thought he found Hazel's fault and was satisfied. "Rest assured, as long as you listen to me, I will not meddle in your relationship with Joshua."

"Oh." Hazel sneered. It seemed Henry didn't just want her to accompany him around campus but also wanted to threaten her with these photos.

"Then you can send them to Joshua. Do you need me to give you his number?" she said mockingly.

Henry was in a daze. Wasn't Hazel scared of his threat?

Noticing Hazel was walking past him and leaving, he quickly chased after her, reluctantly asking, "Hazel, don't you understand what would happen if I send these photos to Joshua Denmark? My parents don't like you to begin with. If they know it, they will definitely use these photos to force you to break up with him!"

She said indifferently, "Oh, got it."

He looked at her with an evil smile. It seemed that she didn't care. He thought of what the people had told him, so he asked coldly, "Even if you believe that Joshua won't be angry because of these pictures, aren't you afraid that he will be caught in a dilemma?"

She stopped abruptly. Indeed, if they fought, Joshua would be in the middle of a dilemma between her and the Flores family. But did Henry want to threaten her in this way?

Taking a deep breath, she said coldly. "If he's not in a dilemma now, he'll be later. I had better let them know it early than to hide it. If I really part with him, won't it be what you want?"

She smiled and left without looking back.

Henry's face became unsightly because it was clear Hazel didn't care about their threats. It wouldn't work even if he caught up with her.

Besides, she was immune to coercion, so all her plans would be useless. It seemed that he could only send the photos to Joshua to determine his attitude toward the situation.

Joshua had just walked out of a meeting when he saw Jaxson waiting for him; his face was full of despair.

"Let me guess, is it about the Flores family again?" He frowned a little.

"... Yes." Jaxson wore a wry smile.

The Flores family did not have Joshua's contact information, so he was contacted every time. Hence, he was tired of the Flores family, and Joshua could guess what he would say when he saw his expression.

"What's the matter with them this time?" Joshua asked.

"They sent a few photos," Jaxson said, handing the phone to Joshua. Then he said helplessly, "They said that Miss Crowe cheated on you and asked you to dump her."

Joshua stared blankly at the photos and returned the phone to Jaxson. "Tell them to mind their own business. Besides, urge them again, figure out when they'll leave."

No matter how arrogant the Flores family was, urging them to go home was always their weakness. They were gradually wearing away his patience.

"Aye," Jaxson agreed.

He quickly called back to the Flores family. Lanny and Caroline got the call, they wondered if they had misheard, but after several confirmation of what Jaxson said, they were both bewildered.

When they got off the phone with Jaxson, Caroline yelled anxiously, "How did that happen? Did Hazel buy Jaxson off to stop Joshua from seeing the pictures?"

"It's impossible," Lanny said. "He would not be so bold. Besides, he cannot hide it from Joshua."

"Then what now? He's urging us to go home again!" Caroline cursed angrily. "What is the damn boy thinking? Why is he unwilling to admit that we are his parents?!"

Lanny had no idea. He thought for a while and said, "Tell Henry about this and let him ask the person if there is anything she can do."

Caroline called Henry immediately, and before long, Henry called them back with an answer.

Caroline had a deep and thoughtful look on her face when she hung up with Henry. Lanny quickly asked, "What's going on? What did our son say?"

"There's a way," Caroline hesitated, "but we have to pay the price."

"What price?" he continued asking.

After Caroline told him the advice that Henry had heard, Lanny hesitated for a while before biting the bullet. "Let's do it. If we want to stay, we'll have to do it!"

***

It wasn't quite dusk when Hazel got dressed for the ball, and Nanny Carter had sent her dress to her earlier in the day.

After putting on it, Hazel went to the school square with Ariel and Summer. The square was now as bright as daylight, with spotlights everywhere.

Each of the students was wearing suits or beautiful dresses. Some had begun to dance, but Hazel stood in the corner of the square calmly. She was surprised to hear students were talking about her.

"Who is that? She looks beautiful. Is she a student at our school?"

"It seems to be Hazel?"

"Hazel? The one who had an affair with Joshua last semester? Doesn't she look so pretty?"

"Yes, I remember her picture on the school forum was just so-so. Did she have plastic surgery?"

"It must be! Master Denmark must have broken up with her because she was ugly, so she went to get plastic surgery!"

Listening to the gossip, Hazel was astounded and hurt. The students indeed had a good memory, and it was no wonder that Derek was so sure she wouldn't be invited to dance. Indeed, someone did need to have a lot of courage to dance with her in such a high-profile situation.

"Hazel, why isn't Prince Charming here?" asked Ariel.

"I just asked him," said Hazel, with a smile. "He's heading toward the school now. He's almost here."

"Great," Ariel said in a low voice. "Don't pay attention to those people who say unpleasant words about you behind your back. When Prince Charming is here, they will definitely be extremely jealous!"

"Come on," Hazel couldn't help laughing. "I just want my boyfriend to be my dancing partner, but not to show off."

"You're showing off because you have a boyfriend!" Ariel said sadly.

After they laughed and talked for a while, Ariel was invited to dance, so she strolled happily to the dance floor.

Hazel was still waiting. She asked Summer for her phone and looked at the time. The dance hadn't officially started yet. Joshua should be there in time.

"Hazel Crowe, don't wait," Henry said as he walked up behind her.

"Joshua won't be here today," he said firmly.