Chapter 43: She's back

"Hazel, did you not rest well yesterday?" Martha looked at the somewhat haggard Hazel with concern and asked.

"Well. just a little bit." Hazel replied.

Not having rested all night, her mental state was naturally not great.

After arranging everything for the party yesterday and making sure everything was in order, she returned to Rose villa very late. Despite being very tired, she did not sleep and instead rushed to finish the birthday gift for Jack so that she could personally give it to him on his birthday today.

"Do you want a cup of coffee?" Martha took out a bag of instant coffee from the drawer. "I just bought a box today."

"No, thank you." Hazel shook her head. "It's getting late, I'll go upstairs to clean up first."

"Okay," When she thought of the CEO, Martha couldn't help but speak again. "Be careful not to provoke the CEO again."

"I shouldn't." Hazel took the cleaning tools and headed straight to the 38th floor, of course, with the bank card that Jack gave her. Although Jack was willing to buy her things, she also knew that she had to return the card to him eventually.

She didn't rest well yesterday, but she didn't feel particularly tired either. When she thought of the party at night, she was a little excited,and hoped that time would pass quickly. This time, she not only prepared a gift for him, but also arranged the party. Even if he still didn't love her, they would get along better in the future.

When she got out of the elevator, there was only the new secretary in the secretary office, and everyone else should be in a meeting.

Therefore, when she entered Jack's office, she thought he would be in a meeting and didn't knock on the door.

There really was no one in the room. She hooked her lips and closed the door, walking towards the desk.

As she took out his bank cad from her pocket and was about to put it on the table, a voice rang out, "Are you here?"

Hazel was stunned for a moment, then froze. She stared at the source of the sound, her mind buzzing.

"I bet you didn't expect me to come back did you?Today is your birthday," the chair that originally belonged to Jack slowly turned around, with it's back facing Hazel. "Jack, you still... Hazel?"

Looking at Ashley in front of her, it took Hazel a long time too come back to her senses. "Ashley." Her voice was soft, with a slight tremble.

Ashley, she's back?

At this moment, her mood was complicated. Embarrassed and at a loss, it was like a third mistress meeting the main wife of a certain man, without any confidence, and her tail seemed to be tucked between her legs.

Just a moment ago, she was very happy, but now she felt like she had been splashed with a bucket of cold water, feeling uncomfortable.

"Hazel, it's been a long time since I've seen you." After a brief surprise, Ashley's face was filled with a gentle smile.

She was even more beautiful than three years ago, her figure had also improved a lot, and she looked like a shinning star.Especially when she smiled, she was bright and dazzling.

"Yeah." Hazel forced a smile. Even without looking in the mirror. she knew how ugly her smile was.

"Are you here to see Jack?" Just as she finished asking, she seemed to notice Hazel's attire. her eyes showing surprise, "Hazel, why are you dressed like this....." She didn't finish he sentence, her gaze swept over to the cleaning tools not far away.

Hazel clenched her fists tightly, and the bank card in her hand was almost broken by her, "I work at Global now."

"Even if you're working, you shouldn't be doing this kind of things." Ashley frowned, "Does Jack knows? No wait," She immediately reacted, "You're here to clean right? Jack knows about this? He's really too much."

Speaking of this, she smiled shyly again,. 'By the way, you've been gone for so long, you probably don't know yet right? I... am with Jack now."

Hazel looked at Ashley, feeling no emotions in her heart, but even more uncomfortable. Even though she had known about this from Jack's mouth three years ago, when Ashley said it herself, she couldn't help but feel a sting in her heart.

Hazel was the first to meet Jack, and now she is his wife, but she couldn't say anything to Ashley. What's even more ridiculous is that she was standing while Ashley was sitting in Jack's seat. She was wearing a janitor's uniform while Ashley was dressed fashionably and appropriately. She had to listen to Ashley say that she was already with Jack...

"When Jack comes, I'll definitely have him arrange a new position for you. How can you do this kind of work?" Ashley looked disapproving and walked to Hazel's side, pulling her arm in a friendly manner. "Don't clean today."

Hazel opened her mouth, feeling that even speaking was difficult.

At this moment, something seemed to be stuck in her chest, making it difficult for her to breathe.

Facing Ashley's touch, she forcefully shook off her hand as if she had been electrocuted, and then took a step back.

"Hazel?" Ashley looked at her sadly. "What's wrong with you?"

"It's nothing." Hazel took a deep breath and forced a smile, "Ashley, you don't have to say anything. I wanted this job myself, and I'm happy doing it." Even if she had to change jobs, she didn't want Ashley to plead for her, otherwise she would even be more pitiful.

"But Hazel...." Ashley sighed. "I heard that you family's company had some problems a few days ago..." She hesitated. "Is that why you came to work at Global? But even if that's the case, you don't have to.."

"Ashley, thank you for your concern, my family is doing well." Hazel smiled and nodded. "That's good." Ashley pointed to the sofa opposite. "Shall we sit over there?"

"..NO need." Hazel shook her head. "I came to work, sitting there is not appropriate."

"Hazel, what's wrong with you?" Ashley furrowed her brows slightly. 'We haven't been in contact for a long time since you went abroad. You are so heartless, you didn't leave any contact information. But we have known each other for several years, and we were good friends before, right? We haven't seen each other for so long, let'sit down and talk. I also want to know how you've been these past few years. If you're worried that Jack will say something about you, it's okay, I'll talk to him."

"Miss Ashley," Hazel's tone was cold. "I just remembered that I haven't grabbed my tools yet. I need to go out for a moment." She was afraid that she would break down if she stayed any longer.

"Hazel!" Ashley grabbed her arm, "Are you angry?"

"No." Hazel didn't even turn her head. "Let go of me. I really need to grab something."

"How about chatting with me for a while?" Ashley asked.

"I really need to work." Hazel said, and lift of her arm, she successfully broke free from Ashley's grasp.

"Ah!" Ashley fell to the ground, holding her left ankle in pain.

"What happened?" Hazel was shocked. She didn't use too much force just now. Despite thinking this, she reached out to help her. "Let me help you up..."

Before she could finish her sentence, the office door was pushed open, followed by a panicked cry from Jack.

"Ashley!"