Chapter 299 Unforeseen

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Hazel woke up later than usual, and when she noticed the empty side of the bed, a slight wave of disappointment washed over her. After such a passionate night, she had hoped to find Alexander beside her. She yawned, stretching her arms above her head, then slipped out of bed, tying her silk robe around her body as she made her way to the window. She slid the curtains aside, smiling as the early morning sun bathed the room in golden light. Her gaze shifted to the courtyard below, where she saw Alexander stepping out of the manor, making his way toward the car waiting for him on the porch. He looked impossibly handsome, his office attire sharp and perfectly tailored. Hazel couldn't help but admire him, the sight of him never failing to stir something deep inside her. As if he could sense her eyes on him, Alexander glanced up toward the window. Their eyes met, and he gave an absent wave, a gesture that made Hazel smile in return. After a brief moment, he slid into the car, and the vehicle pulled away, leaving for his duties. It used to be rare for him to sleep in; Alexander was always punctual, never late for his office. Hazel slowly headed to the bathroom for a shower. She had woken up late, but with a full day of appointments ahead, there was no time to waste. Once she finished getting ready, she walked down the hallway, dressed in a long, flowy dress with a matching coat over it to protect her baby bump from prying eyes. Her assistant, Luna, was already waiting for her, holding out the schedule for the day. Camille had made sure Hazel ate a proper breakfast before she left, making sure she didn't skip a meal in the rush. As Hazel walked through the living room, she saw Aria busy with her kids. Despite being caught up in her own family, Aria took a moment to greet Hazel warmly. Hazel smiled and made a promise to Gia and Maximo that she'd spend time with them once she got back home. She felt a pang of regret for not being able to properly connect with the twins yesterday because of the chaos. She loved spending time with them, and she knew they enjoyed her company just as much. In the car, Luna went over Hazel's schedule for the day. As the wife of the Duke, there were numerous events she had to attend. For today, there were a few inaugurations, ribbon cuttings, and social appearances, including the elite wives' high tea. Hazel knew these duties came with the title, and she had accepted them. By the time the afternoon arrived, Hazel was feeling drained. She turned to Luna, her voice a little weary. "Do you think we can postpone the rest of the appointments? I'm feeling exhausted." Luna hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Some of these are important, but if you want, I can cancel them." Hazel shook her head, a faint smile tugging at her lips. "No, I'll manage. What's next?" Luna checked the schedule. Next is the inauguration of a new brand store. You only need to be there for five minutes, and then we can leave." Hazel nodded, a nd they headed to the venue in the car. After taking some photos with the host and meeting a few influential guests, Hazel made her way to the bathroom. Luna and her bodyguard were standing outside, waiting for her. Suddenly, a black cloth was thrown. Over her face, and she felt a tight pressure around her wrists as her hands were bound. She couldn't see who was behind the attack, but she knew it was happening quickly. Her voice was muffled as she struggled, trying to call for help. Then, the sharp sound of gunshots echoed through the venue. The crowd erupted into chaos. The kidnappers had shot the bodyguard, and Luna, terrified, shrank back, trembling in fear. Her heart raced as she fumbled for her phone, dialing Alexander's number. Hazel was thrown into a car, the movement abrupt and jarring. She had no idea where they were taking her. After what felt like an eternity, the car finally stopped, and she was roughly dragged out. Her body was pulled violently, and when the cloth was removed from her face, Hazel wasn't surprised to see Chloe standing before her. As evil as Chloe was, Hazel hadn't expected anything better. A sneer crossed her face. "What do you want now, Chloe?" Hazel snapped, disgust evident in her tone. "Your death," Chloe replied, a wicked smirk curling her lips as she raised a gun to Hazel's head.

Chapter 299 Unforeseen

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