Midnight Bride The CEO’s Temptation

"What?!" He looked at her in shock.

Although he didn't have Mrs. Wilson's unrealistic expectations that Hazel would marry his son and that Hazel would hand Denmark Group over to him, Hazel's choice was always a matter of great concern to all the directors.

At least it seemed Hazel had been faithful to Joshua. Even if she wouldn't choose his son, she also couldn't marry other directors' sons; this had always been Director Wilson's thoughts.

But now… Hazel was actually dating an unknown man? How could that be?!

"I mean," said Mrs. Wilson, clenching her fist and raising her voice, "our Hazel has a boyfriend!"

The conference room, which had been noisy, was suddenly quiet.

All the directors turned to look at Mrs. Wilson. The next moment, the whole conference room was filled with discussion!

"How could she have a boyfriend? We disagree!"

"Who is that man?"

"Mrs. Wilson, where did you get this information?"

***

Like Director Wilson, these directors thought in the same way. They had been able to get along peacefully for the time being, and that was because Hazel didn't choose any of their sons.

But if Hazel did marry again, she would have to marry one of their sons. Otherwise, no matter who she married, they would be the first to oppose. Not only would they oppose it, but they would do their best to destroy it.

Mrs. Wilson looked at the situation with satisfaction. She didn't think Hazel could still be with her man in this situation!

"Where did I get this information?" Mrs. Wilson sneered, "It was, of course, Hazel who told me just now when I met Hazel! Would I lie to you about such a serious matter?"

"No! Absolutely not!" the directors said almost in unison. They were not Hazel's elders or relatives, but at this point, they didn't think it was wrong for them to meddle in her affairs.

It was rare that the directors were so unanimous. Since Hazel hadn't arrived yet, they immediately agreed that one of them should call Hazel and ask her about it.

Finally, they collectively chose Director Wilson to make the call. Director Wilson didn't refuse because he was also dying to know what the situation was.

Hazel was about to go to the conference room, but she suddenly felt sick and ran back to the bathroom to throw up for a while.

Joshua didn't mind that this was the ladies' room, so he followed and entered. The bodyguard quickly brought them a bottle of water. Joshua handed it to Hazel.

"Are you better?" Joshua patted her on the back, looking worried. "Maybe we should go to the hospital first…."

"I'm fine. Rest assured," Hazel said, rinsing her mouth and forcing a smile. "It's just morning sickness. It's normal."

Joshua's big hand rested lightly on her belly, still furrowing his brow. "Morning sickness? Isn't the baby more than five months old? Why do you still have morning sickness?"

"Everyone has a different physique," she explained. "Some people throw up all the time, but don't worry. It's been two months, and I've had less and less morning sickness."

"So you had severe morning sickness?" Joshua's face turned paler. He became more remorseful. Hazel had suffered so much, but he wasn't there for her when she needed him.

Hazel froze slightly, feeling helpless at the focus of Joshua's attention. As he had guessed, Hazel's morning sickness was much worse. Her morning sickness was at its worst at the time of Denmark Group's turmoil. Come to think of it, Hazel didn't know how she got through it.

Perhaps it was the belief that she would see Joshua again that kept her going.

"It's not that serious." She smiled, understating it, "Besides, who doesn't have morning sickness while getting pregnant?"

Joshua held out his arms and took her gently in his arms. Hazel comforted him with these words, but if he took them seriously, he would be too careless.

His remorse rolled endlessly, and his hand rested lightly on her belly. "You mustn't mess with your mother again, little one, am I clear? Or I'll spunk you when you come out!"

She, who tried to console him, was amused by his last words. She couldn't help saying, "How old is it? Even if you warn it now, it can't understand, can it?"

He was about to say something when her cell phone rang.

"The directors are supposed to be pushing me. I'm going to answer the phone." She glanced at the screen.

Answering the phone, Hazel didn't want to vomit anymore. She walked out of the bathroom and headed for the conference room. Joshua followed her, still looking worried.

"Hazel, the meeting is about to begin. We wonder when you will arrive," Director Wilson asked politely.

"I'll be right there," she said calmly. It was only a minute or two from the bathroom to the conference room. She had just met Mrs. Wilson, and Director Wilson should have known she would be here in a few minutes. However, he called Hazel now. It meant he was likely calling to question her.

"Hazel, I'd like to ask you something on behalf of the directors," Director Wilson directly said. "My wife said you've got a boyfriend. Is that true?"

Director Wilson's phone went directly into the microphone, and all the directors were nervously waiting for Hazel's answer.

Suddenly, they heard Hazel chuckle.

"What's Director Wilson talking about? I don't have a boyfriend," she said with a faint smile. Instead of letting the directors breathe a sigh of relief, she added, "All I have is a legitimate husband who has a marriage license with me."

"What?!" The conference room became even noisier.

How dared Hazel get a marriage license behind their back?

"No way, we won't agree!"

"We won't admit it!"

"Hazel, please get a divorce. This man is obviously after your money!"

***

Listening to the criticism over the phone, she smiled more coldly.

"Guys, you are neither my parents nor my elders. Do I need to ask you for your permission when I marry?"

Her voice rang out, which quieted down the noisy conference room. But soon, the directors were even more disgruntled.