Chapter 1110

“Hazel, you’re moving into Mateo’s place? To ‘study hard and improve every day’? And I’m not allowed to disturb your studies?” The moment Hazel stepped into her room at the manor, Frederick followed close behind. He shut the door with a quiet click, bracing one hand against it—trapping her between his arm and his chest. Hazel blinked, startled by the look in his eyes. His expression was dark, unreadable, stormy. Caught red-handed, she mustered her sweetest, guiltiest smile. “Frederick, that’s not what I meant! It’s just… Brother Mateo suddenly started talking about getting me into the entertainment industry—and handing me a company. It totally freaked me out! I panicked and said I wanted to focus on studying and improving myself. But then out of nowhere, he offered me an apartment! And when he looked at me with that smoldering gaze, I—I got flustered and just… accidentally said yes…” The more she tried to explain, the darker Frederick’s eyes became. His long lashes fluttered once—like