Chapter 362 - Alex Was Very Confident

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The vacation finally reached the end and it was time for Hazel to return to B City.

Hazel walked down the stairs and saw that everyone was watching her. Seeing the expression on their face, Hazel was somewhat reluctant to return to her college. It seemed that a month's break was not enough to spend her time with her family.

At this time, an auntie walked over from the outside to announce that Alex had arrived.

"Sister…" Hailey pouted when she saw the luggage. 

After she was born, it was Hazel who often looked after her and they have been close ever since. Because they were closer in age, Hazel became the person she would often confide in.

Edith swiftly pulled her daughter aside. "Alright, stop looking at your sister like that. She's only going back to college. We'll see her soon when she returned for another break."

Hearing his mother's words, Hailey could only bury her feelings.

"Is everything packed?" Edith asked as she walked over. 

"Mmm…" Hazel nodded. 

"I made a few snacks for you to bring back to college. Later, don't forget to share them with your friends, alright?" Edith turned to her son and spoke, "Hayden, go and help your sister carry the snacks to the car."

The boy looked up from his phone, stood up, and went into the kitchen to pick up the boxes that his mother had prepared earlier.

As Hazel was going to leave, she exchanged a few words with her Great-Grandpa and Hailey. Then, she looked at her Auntie's stomach and blew a soft sigh. "This time, I would not be able to stay and watch the babies grow."

Edith laughed as she heard this. "I will post you an update. You won't miss anything."

Hazel flashed a smile but knew that the feeling would not be the same. Suddenly, she was regretting a little bit that she had chosen to study in a different city. Hazel snapped out of her thoughts and walked out with her luggage.

When Hazel and Edith stepped out of the house, Alex had alighted from his car and was talking to Neil. Edith saw this scene and felt the corner of her lips started to twitch.

A few days ago, Hazel had mentioned that she was going to head back to B City with Alex and Edith could see that her husband was a little upset. Fortunately, he did not make any comment about this matter.

Seeing that the two men were talking in a low voice, Edith turned around and dragged Hazel away with her.

It would be better to leave the two men to talk alone. Though Neil would always say that he did not like how Alex has been around Hazel, Edith had the confidence that her husband would not do anything that would harm Alex and make Hazel hate him.

Hazel looked at her auntie and blinked. "Auntie Edith, where are we going? I need to put my luggage first." 

"I forgot that there is something that I wanted to give you," Edith said. "Let Hayden and Alex help you with your luggage."

"Oh." Hazel nodded obediently and the two went back into the house.

Meanwhile, Alex could not hide his anxiousness the moment he saw Hazel's uncle was walking over to him. Initially, he was going to take out his phone and tell Hazel that he had arrived. 

But the man had appeared out of nowhere, scaring him. In the end, Alex could only greet Hazel's uncle politely. The air suddenly turned colder and Alex could only pretend that he was not affected by the man's scrutinizing stare.

Alex wanted to say something to break the ice but found that he could not come up with a topic after he had said his greetings. The two continued to stare at each other for a long time, making Alex uncomfortable…

"I heard that you are starting a company with a few friends in B City." It was Neil who broke their silence. "Why B City?"

Alex felt his back was starting to perspire upon hearing the question. Just as he opened his mouth to speak…

"Forget it. It's not like I don't know why you choose to start in B City," Neil said. "Starting a business is not an easy thing. Are you confident that you can do it?"

After their conversation a few years ago, Neil had someone to keep an eye on Alex. Back then, the boy was persistent that he wanted to pursue Hazel. Neil had given him his condition and the boy was very confident that he will be able to do what Neil had requested.

Since then, Neil had asked someone to keep an eye on Alex. Naturally, he was aware of the things that Alex had done and all of his achievements.

Alex had gone to a different university in the past and had done very well in his study. Moreover... Neil also found out that the boy had never been entangled with another woman and instead, had kept in contact with Hazel as friends.

Though he could not deny that Alex might be good for Hazel, Neil decided that he could not make things easier for Alex.

Hazel is the child that Adam and Claire had left behind. As Hazel's uncle, as Adam's brother, Neil thought that it was his responsibility to look after Hazel. His wife might say that he was a little overprotective, but Neil knew that he only wanted the best for Hazel. The girl was pitiful enough after she had lost her parents. Neil just did not want to see the girl suffer any grievance anymore. 

Alex stood up straight. He had heard that Hazel's uncle was a legend in the business world when he took over the almost bankrupted company with his brother and turned things around. Up to this day, the story would still circulate when one was talking about Neil Mo.

"Although I am only part of the company as the investor and advisor, I am confident that the company will go well," Alex said. He shifted the weight between his feet and continued. "I still remember what I have promised you previously. I think at this time I am qualified enough to pursue Hazel. I can protect her and will do my best to protect her."

Neil shot a dangerous look at Alex, and he was suddenly irritated that the boy was not as frightened as he was a few years ago. From his words, Neil was able to guess that Alex had started to pursue Hazel. Suddenly, Neil was a little unhappy.

"Whether you can pursue Hazel or not, it will all depend on Hazel," Neil said and snorted.

"Of course." Alex was very confident that Hazel and he will eventually end up together.

Neil gave Alex another scrutinizing look before he turned around and headed into the house.

Alex's eyes glinted when he noticed that Hazel's uncle was not as difficult as he was years ago. Doesn't this mean that Hazel's uncle will not make things difficult for him once Hazel agreed to date him?

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