Adam felt a surge of anxiety as he took a seat in one of the vacant chairs. He had thought that the Hunts were merely a prosperous business family, and that only Henry had any ties to the military. But he was clearly mistaken.Howard Hunt, clad in his military uniform, exuded authority and power, signaling his high position in the army. As all eyes in the room fixed on him, Adam felt his mouth go dry.Adam couldn't help but wonder what the Hunt family wanted from him. Was he in danger? He had never felt so out of his depth before.Howard leaned forward, his eyes bearing down on Adam. "You must be curious why we brought you here, Mr. Adam. But before we get to that, allow me to introduce myself properly. I am Howard Hunt, one of the top five generals of Zalia, and I owe you my life. If it weren’t for you, I would be dead by now."This revelation made Adam's heart stop. He was in the presence of one of the most powerful men in the country."I'm glad I could help, General," Adam said, fe

The beautiful woman spun around and marched towards them, her voice loud and annoyed. "Henry, what do you want now? I've had a long day and I need some rest. If you're going to introduce me to another one of your friends who thinks he can flirt with me, I swear I'll–"She cut herself off as she saw Adam standing next to Henry. He was dressed casually, but he looked stunning. His strong jawline was accentuated by the light, and his green eyes shone like emeralds under the chandelier.She felt her steps slow down as she approached them, her cheeks heating up slightly. She had met many handsome men before, but none of them had the same effect on her as Adam did."Who is this, Henry?" she asked, trying to sound casual, but her voice betrayed a touch of interest."This is Adam," Henry said, smiling broadly. "He's a friend, and I thought you two would get along well.""It's a pleasure to meet you, Adam," she said, extending her hand. "I'm Hazel."Adam, for his part, was also mesmerized by t

Hazel followed Adam into his modest house, feeling a pang of surprise at the sparse and simple interior. There was hardly any furniture, except for a few wooden chairs and a table, and the walls were bare of any decorations. It was clear that Adam and his family lived a frugal and unpretentious life, without much regard for wealth or luxury.Adam greeted his mother and younger sister, Rachel, who were waiting for them in the living room. He introduced Hazel as Henry's sister, and Hazel smiled politely at them. Rachel, a lively and curious girl, was instantly fascinated by Hazel's appearance and grace. She had planned to tease her brother about bringing a girl home, but when she realized that Hazel was related to the hero of the nation, she decided to behave herself.Hazel was touched by the warmth and hospitality of Adam's family. They offered her tea and snacks, and asked her about her life and interests. Hazel answered their questions honestly, without flaunting her status or achie

Lily's mind was in chaos, knowing that she had made a terrible mistake. Everything happened too fast, but she wasn't a fool. She could see the power and influence that Hazel wielded. Hazel had casually called the CEO of the imperial hotel, and the CEO had immediately agreed to do whatever Hazel wanted. Lily realized that Hazel's status was no less than that of the CEO, and that she had no hope of escaping the consequences of her actions.As expected from the orders coming from Hazel. Lily barely had time to process the news when her manager’s voice rang in her ear. He coldly informed her that she was fired, effective immediately, and that she would not receive any severance pay or benefits for her years of service.Lily was devastated as she faced the scornful glare of the wealthy woman. She knew that no words of regret would soften her heart or spare her from the consequences. Lily felt a pang of panic as she whirled around and faced Adam, searching for a trace of the affection he

Adam became hesitant and confused. He didn't know how to satisfy his mother's curiosity without giving away too much detail. He wished she would stop asking so many questions, but just as he was about to say something, his phone saved him from the awkward moment.He glanced at the screen and was surprised to see Hazel’s name. How did she get his number? He decided to pick up the call anyway."Hi, Hazel."He was greeted by her cheerful voice on the other end. "Hi. You said last night that you were looking for a place to stay today, right? Let me come with you. I’m already in the hotel lobby."Adam was surprised by her offer. He didn't expect her to be so kind. "That's really nice of you. Are you sure you don’t have anything else to do?"Hazel giggled. "Of course not. It’s the least I can do after you saved my father’s life. Besides, I was just going to waste my money on shopping anyway, and this is more exciting. So, what do you say?"Adam smiled and quickly agreed. Sarah was forced to