Chapter 1038

"Little girl, fate really seems to enjoy throwing us together," the man said with a smirk. Bathed in sunlight, the dangerous aura he exuded that night had softened—somewhat. He was still striking: sharp brows, piercing eyes, and bold features. But unlike Frederick's refined elegance, his beauty was wild and untamed, crackling with danger. Hazel instinctively kept her guard up. She had no interest in getting involved. "Sir, we don’t know each other," she replied flatly. That night, she’d treated his wounds. He’d paid her ten million. That was the end of it. If they ever crossed paths again, they should act like strangers. The man chuckled softly, the sound low and unsettling. "Heartless, aren’t you? After all we’ve been through together? We faced death, you know." Hazel’s brows drew together faintly. He pulled out a sleek black business card and held it out. "Since we’re strangers, let’s fix that. The name’s Zen—Alison Zen." She hesitated but eventually accepted the card. Embossed in go