Three years ago, Hazel Vance made a choice that changed everything. One night of passion with a mysterious stranger at a masquerade ball left her with more than just memories—it left her with a son whose rare violet-blue eyes are a constant reminder of the father she'll never find.

Now a struggling single mother, Hazel desperately needs the executive assistant position at Sterling Group. The salary could finally give her two-year-old Leo the life he deserves. But her new boss, CEO Liam Sterling, is nothing like she expected.

Demanding, brilliant, and devastatingly handsome, Liam has a reputation for being impossible to work for. Most assistants don't last a week. When Hazel refuses to be intimidated by his cold demeanor and sharp tongue, something shifts between them. The attraction is immediate and electric, crackling through every professional interaction.

But it's his eyes that stop her cold. The same striking violet-blue shade that stares back at her every morning when she looks at her son.

As the tension between them builds and the lines between professional and personal begin to blur, Hazel finds herself caught between her desperate need for this job and her growing attraction to the one man who could destroy everything she's worked for.

She doesn't know that Liam has been searching for the mysterious woman from the masquerade ball ever since that night changed him forever. And he has no idea that the composed, fiery assistant who challenges him at every turn is the same woman who haunts his dreams.

When the truth finally comes to light, will it bring them together or tear apart the fragile new life Hazel has built for herself and her son?

I woke up feeling like I'd been hit by a truck, my heart heavy and my mind clouded. But I refused to let this melancholy dictate my day. I needed to be stronger than whatever was trying to pull me down. After a long, steamy shower and getting dressed with particular care, I powered on my phone while nursing my coffee.


Atlas had messaged about our plans, but I decided canceling was the safest option. No need to drag anyone else into my mess. I texted him a vague excuse and promised to reschedule soon. He responded with an adorable crying baby sticker that almost made me smile.


After mulling over my options, I decided that once I wrapped things up with the company, I'd retreat to my grandmother's countryside home for a few days. The peaceful surroundings would give me space to breathe and think clearly.


Right on cue, the company sent a message requesting my presence at two o'clock to finalize my paperwork. Perfect timing—I could head straight to Grandma's afterward.


Chapter 300 - S2 Chapter 84 - Fractures Healing Together