Midnight Bride The CEO’s Temptation

"So, when I see you, inevitably, I'm a little angry." Her eyes were red, "Our grudge against each other isn't a real thing, right? Today was totally my fault, and rest assured, I will not be so impulsive in the future! Also, Miss Crowe, I was talking nonsense, and if you choose to punish me, no matter what it is, I will accept it. However, this had nothing to do with Susan, and I hope it won't affect your relationship with her."

Hazel's eyelid twitches.

Laura Young was really remarkable. She was so cocky, but when she saw the situation clearly, she was so resilient, even when she apologized, she was so tactful.

She not only showed respect for Mandy, but she also protected Susan's image. Besides, she apologized, which was what Hazel wanted the most. In the future, none would blame her. If Hazel took off the gloves, she would make a fuss.

"Get out!" Hazel said impatiently, she didn't like this kind of scheming woman at all.

Instantly, Laura heaved a sigh of relief and left as if she was escaping.

Hazel led Mandy to the cafe, and Mandy said with some trepidation, "Hazel, I'm sorry that you had to witness that…"

"It's not your fault," Hazel frowned. "She was the one who went too far."

Mandy looked at her gratefully, then took out a large sum of money from her handbag and pushed them to Hazel. "This is the medical fee you paid for me…"

"I heard you were short of money lately, aren't you?" Hazel frowned slightly. She didn't beat around the bush, saying, "I just heard that the woman who was at the watch shop with me that day went back to complain about you."

"This…" Mandy looked a little panic-stricken.

"Tell me the truth," Hazel sighed. "I can find out the truth if I investigate it myself, but it's such a waste of time."

"She did go back to the store to return the watch." Mandy smiled wryly. "I don't know how, but she heard that I knew you. She thought that I was scamming and trying to deceive her. She asked our manager to dismiss me."

"Sorry…" Hazel was a little frustrated.

"That's all right," Mandy shook her head hastily. "Our manager was generous. When I quit, he gave me a settlement, so I have the money to pay you back."

"Have you found a new job?" Asked Hazel quietly.

Mandy's expression immediately became awkward.

"Did Susan obstruct your job opportunities on purpose?" said Hazel coldly. Laura's arrogant words explained all of this undoubtedly.

"Susan is furious, and it is what I owe her," Mandy sighed very helplessly. "You may not know when I was desperate, she lent me a large sum of money to tide me over. Without her help, I might have been on a different path. That's why she's so furious…"

Hazel frowned slightly. What Mandy talked about should be about the money that Susan lent her. Two hundred thousand dollars was only a small number to Susan, but Mandy had been working for her after she signed a 10-year contract, letting Susan beat and scold her randomly.

"Well, I can't take the money." Hazel pushed the money back.

"Oh?" Mandy was worried instantly. "This is not good…"

"Listen to me," Hazel said quietly. "I am assuming that you are having a hard time finding any good jobs, and I lack an assistant. Why don't you come and help me for a few days? The money is an advance on your salary."

"How, how could I do that..." said Mandy gratefully, pushing up her thick glasses on her nose and rubbing her red eyes.

"If you're uncomfortable, just try your best to do a good job." Hazel smiled. It was just something she could do without difficulty, but it might help Mandy get through the tough times, so she didn't mind helping her.

Besides, she had read the information that Joshua gave her about Mandy. Although she did not read every detail in the paperwork, she knew that Mandy was the same age as she was actually very capable.

"Okay!" Mandy gratefully bowed to Hazel.

***

Hazel and Mandy went to the coffee factory where she found out how helpful Mandy actually was. She had a strong memory and could remember all kinds of small details. Of course, she could always find some problems and have her own opinions.

These habits would have probably been formed when she was around Susan and just because of being around Susan, she always seemed insecure about herself. However, she really helped Hazel a lot.

After visiting the coffee factory, Hazel went back to Denmark Residence, feeling very exhausted.

"How's it going?" Joshua asked.

"Not bad, I've had a basic knowledge of it." Hazel heaved a sigh.

"Do you have any idea?" asked her quietly.

"Not yet," she shook her head honestly. "I don't know enough information now. I want to know more."

"What do you want to know?" Asked him in surprise.

"Supermarkets should still be open right now…" Her eyes suddenly lit up. "Joshua, shall we go to the supermarket?"

"Now?" He was a bit astonished. Hazel changed the subject so quickly that it left him a bit confused.

"Come on, let's go!" She took his hand to go to a nearby supermarket.

She went straight to the shelves and picked out a two or three of each kind of coffee that the factory made and put them all in the shopping cart. Joshua felt somewhat frustrated realizing that was Hazel's purpose for going to the supermarket.

"Why are you buying these?" he asked.

"Nothing, I just want to taste them," she said quietly.

"You're not going to sleep at night if you drink so much." He wore a wry smile. This girl was really crazy.

She was in a daze but she turned to him and she suddenly said, "I can take a sip of each of them!"

"And then?" he said quietly, "Do you think you have such a divine tongue to develop new flavors of coffee?"

She looked a little unhappy because that was her impulsive plan.

"Developing new flavors does help occupy the market," said he quietly. "But how can you make the new flavors known by the public? How much budget do you need? If you want to invite a celebrity to be a brand ambassador, can you guarantee a return? Have you considered all these questions?"

"No." She looked at him gloomily. "But are you helping me now? Joshua, you're going back on your promise for me again and again! Do the directors know that..."

"You, silly girl, when will you distinguish between the enemy and friend?" he didn't know whether to cry or laugh, so he tapped her head lightly. "What's more, as President, I'm just dismissing your offer. How could it be considered to help?"