Chapter 17 The next morning , David deliberately woke up half an hour early . He had his assistant bring Hazel a light blue Chanel couture dress . " Try this one . The colour looks stunning on you . " Hazel accepted the dress , a warm feeling welling up in her heart . This was the first time she had stepped outside the Federer Family's gates since being rescued . The mirror reflected her look , not as haggard as before , but now there was a light in her eyes . When they arrived at the business conference , the entrance was already filled with luxury cars . David naturally took Hazel's hand and gently stroked her palm . " Don't be afraid , I'm here ." Hazel nodded and followed him into the venue . The lights were bright inside and the crowds were filled with elegant people . She was curiously looking at the booths around her when her gaze suddenly froze on a figure in the crowd not far away . Vincent ! He stood tall in a black suit , still carrying that air of authority . But his face was pale , his jaw unshaven , his eyes hollow from sleepless nights . But those eyes were fixed on her , as if they had caught their long - awaited prey . Hazel's heart suddenly began to panic and she subconsciously dodged behind David . David instantly noticed her unease . Following her gaze , his brows furrowed as he caught sight of Vincent . He had clearly confirmed repeatedly the day before that Vincent wouldn't be coming today . Even the Clarke Family wouldn't be at the investment conference . This was so unexpected . How could this happen ? A bad feeling washed over him . David squeezed Hazel's hand and whispered , " I'll take you home first . " But just as they reached the entrance to the venue , hurried footsteps sounded behind them . " Hazel ! " Vincent's voice was noticeably trembling , as if he had exhausted all his strength to call out the name . He quickly caught up , blocking their path . His gaze fixed on Hazel's face , While We Cared for Her I Dan With Wic Cromy 1/2 71.7 % 8:59 Wed , Oct 15 d his eyes instantly reddening . I " I knew you weren't dead . I finally found you . " Hazel looked at him with nothing but cold indifference . Her heart was unmoved . ) ) ) 98 Vincent seemed oblivious to her indifference , continuing to speak of his longing for her these past few days . " For the past two weeks , I've sent everyone across the country looking for you . We've searched everywhere we could think of , but there's been no news of you . I thought I'd never see you again . " He choked up . " When I was in despair , I saw your new comic published . The style . It was exactly how you used to draw . I had someone investigate and learned that you had been rescued by David Federer . And finally , I found you . " Hazel looked at Vincent and sighed slowly . " So , now that you found me , what will you do ? " Her voice was soft , yet filled with a resolute determination . " Vincent , I don't love you anymore . Don't show up in front of me again . " " You ... don't love me , you said ? " Hearing this , Vincent felt as if he had just heard a ridiculous joke . He suddenly stepped forward , and despite Hazel's resistance , forcibly pulled her into his arms . His arms tightened , as if he wanted to rub her into his flesh and blood . " Hazel , how could you not love me ? You're still my wife ! I know you're angry with me , but you can't abandon me and be with another man just because of this ! " Hazel was choking , pushing hard against his chest . But Vincent was too strong and she couldn't break free .