CHAPTER 33
"The Jealous Flame" Hazel’s POV Alexander’s Penthouse – 5:47 PM I had tried on five different outfits in the last hour. Each one carefully chosen, meticulously accessorized—and each time, Alex had rejected it with a short shake of his head or a quiet, “Try something else.” My nerves were shot. Now, I stood in front of the mirror again, slipping into the very first dress I’d tried—an off-shoulder navy blue gown that hugged my curves just enough, with a slit that revealed one leg as I moved. It was elegant. Mature. A little… bold. I stepped out of the walk-in closet slowly. Alex sat at the edge of the bed, sleeves rolled up, suit jacket abandoned beside him. His eyes lifted lazily—then froze. His gaze swept over me, from the soft waves in my hair to the silver heels on my feet. He s
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