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Chapter 172
Zoe woke up in the morning and saw Mason right before her eyes.He was sleeping soundly on the couch, resting his head on one hand and wrapping her waist with another. The warmth from his palm was searing…His shirt was ruffled and his black long pants were untouched, but his belt was taken off.Checking herself, Zoe realized that her outfits were tidy, all things considered. However, she had a hunch that her bra was taken off. That was when she saw her black lace bra stuffed in the crack of the couch.She blushed immediately. It looked like she did have sex with Mason last night.Moving ever so slightly, she tried to move off the couch, but the hand around her waist tightened its grip and pulled her back. She was pinned on the couch and their bodies were pressed tightly against each other. They were both healthy adults, after all. It wasn’t such a crazy notion that they'd be aroused in each other's presence.The air seemingly fizzled with erotic vibes.Mason smacked her waist
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The smile faded from Zoe’s face. The puppy licked her neck when she turned her head to the side in embarrassment, which tickled. She ducked several times and inadvertently buried her face in Mason’s neck. She said with a trace of affection, “Take it away, Mason.”He took the puppy, but he didn’t let go of her. Pressing against her, there was a hint of repressed lust in his eyes. He leaned in her ear and asked tenderly, “Will you be its mommy?”Her cheeks were as red as wine when she responded with a trembling voice, “I will not!”He kept himself pressed against her for a good while before he calmed down and released her. Straightening up his shirt and pants, he told her, “I have an important meeting in the afternoon! I’ll see you again tonight.”“I’m busy tonight.” Chuckling, he asked, “Are you going on a date? Is it with Cecil?”She didn’t feel the need to explain herself to him, but she still complied, “Rosemary recommended an investor to me! She says he’s an extremely c
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Rosemary agreed with her choices, so she ordered the waiter, “We’ll be having these! We have a guest and he’s about to arrive. So, please serve the food now.”The waiter nodded and left.Rosemary chatted with Zoe when they were alone, “Terrence was talking on the phone while I was on my way here. It looks like Leslie had a falling out with his fiancee because of your friend. “He had one-night stands with several minor celebrities on the night that he got engaged. His grandpa was very upset over it!”Sighing lightly, she continued, “As a matter of fact, that’s all there is to men! He might do everything, including putting his life on the line, when he’s trying to win your heart. “However, do you think you still have a place in his heart when things get better for him months later? It’s way better to secure wealth than rely on men.”That hit Zoe hard. Ella lost her hearing and sat in the hospital in deep sorrow for one long night. All that suffering amounted to nothing more than
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Zoe felt disheartened, listening to him. She murmured, “If you could feel heartbroken for me, then how did we come to where we are today, Mason?”She felt miserable and refused to say anything further. Taking her purse, she was about to leave. Then, Mason leaned over and held her hands gently, “At least stay for dinner with me!”Shaking her head, she said softly, “It’ll never be appropriate for you to invest in me, Mason! Enjoy your dinner. I’m leaving.”He kept his hand over hers. It was hard to tell what was on his mind. It seemed he pondered on the situation for a long time when he finally took his coat and said, “I’ll give you a ride home!”He had always been assertive and wouldn’t take no for an answer. So, he took her out of the private room and into the black Bentley he parked outside. The moment he opened the car door to the passenger seat, there was a ball of white fur on the seat. It was Sherry!The little puppy was curled up into a ball, lying on the leather seat. It
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Zoe took a stroll on the stone pathway. There were more plants and vases in the garden, giving it an abundance of life even in winter. Her late mother’s painting was hung on the marble porch. The living room, however, was completely redone. The furniture was all changed but it retained the previous fashion. The carpets were changed as well. There was a giant mural behind the couch.In the painting, the skies were decorated with stars and a very young Zoe was sleeping in the tent in summer.She stared at it for a long time, only leaving the place when her eyes were tired. The snow was falling heavily by the time she came outside. Some of them fell on her eyelids akin to white feathers in the dark of night.One of the winter jasmines in the corner bent from the weight of the snow piled on top of it. Its yellow petals looked more tender and lovely in sharp relief against the white of the snow.…After Zoe left, Mason returned to the private room and ate dinner listlessly. Ava came
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Mason hung up the phone. Leaning on his couch, he watched as the snow fell outside the window, his mind imagining Zoe sitting on hers. Of course, he could just drive over to her place and conquer both her body and her heart. If everything went well, he’d have her for himself tonight.She’d wrap her arms around his neck and take it while he thrust into her. All because she loved him.However, he didn’t put his thoughts into action. There was no need for him to do it because he had already gotten her for himself. Zoe had fallen back in love with him again, both body and mind.It was a serene night with the snow falling gently outside.A servant knocked on the door. “Mr. Eric is here, Mr. Mason! He said he wishes to see you.”Eric… It was probably Lilith’s father. He had no intention of meeting the man.RUbbing his forehead, he said lightly, “Send him away! Tell him I’m sleeping!”The servant hesitated. “Mr. Eric is kneeling at our entrance. It’s terribly cold tonight. We might
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It was the middle of the night. Ava was shocked to the core. She came to her senses after a while and couldn’t hold herself back, “The presidential suite is reserved for the Lockwoods and their in-laws, Mr. Mason. If you transfer Ms. Lilith there… Ms. Zoe is not going to be happy if she finds out about it.”Mason barked at the phone, “Just do as I say!”Needless to say, Ava had to carry out his orders, but she couldn’t resist saying before she hung up the phone, “You’re going to regret this someday, Mr. Mason!”Then, she hung up the phone and took a deep breath. She even raised her head slightly, trying to hold back tears. She knew everything from the beginning to what was happening today. She knew clearly why Zoe had returned to her master. She also knew how heartless Mason had been to Zoe. He had let her down over and over again!She used to think that Mason loved Zoe. However, it seemed that this heartless monster’s love for Zoe was so fragile that it couldn’t even withstand a
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It felt like she had been away from Lockwood Manor for the longest time.Mason pulled into the entrance, leaned over, and took her coat. Passing it to her, he looked at her intensely, “The snow isn’t too bad. Let’s walk the rest of the way.”Zoe was concerned about the puppy, “Wouldn’t it be too cold for Sherry?” Turning his head around, he looked at the puppy before looking at her and said deliberately, “I’ll keep it in my arms, as long as you won’t feel jealous!”Putting on her coat, she opened the car door, “As if!”Chuckling, he reached over to carry Sherry. “Mommy’s getting angry!” he said softly. The puppy yapped twice in response. He put on his coat, got out of the car with Sherry in his arms, and closed the car door. Walking briskly, he caught up to Zoe and walked beside her while Sherry cuddled in his warm embrace.The snow was falling gently.At the next moment, Zoe couldn’t help but pet the puppy’s head. She was withdrawing her hand when he caught it. His hand