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 adored Miranda and Atlas with all my heart. When Iris mentioned her desire to travel with Vincent, I immediately jumped at the opportunity to offer my help. "Go surprise your husband," I told her. "Adrian and I will take care of the kids." The look of gratitude on her face was worth everything.


That's why I paid extra to have the furniture delivered ahead of schedule. Every penny spent was an investment in creating a perfect environment for the children. I also requested a few days off from Liam, who granted it without hesitation. This would be wonderful – I needed this joyful break, and I was eager to see Adrian interact with his niece and nephew. After all, we were building our life together now.


Chapter 326 - S2 Chapter 110 - Bargaining With Children