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Terrence was well aware of the situation, mentioning the project and excusing himself for other engagements. He left first, leaving Mason to express gratitude to Rosemary.Rosemary looked at her husband's retreating figure, her eyes moistening. She turned to Mason and said, "Mason, you probably don't know this, but in the early years, Terrence had an affair and even considered divorcing me. At that time, no one in high society respected me. "Once, at an event, I met Zoe. She was only 15 or 16 at the time but knew how to cheer people up. When she accompanied Terrence, she wore a beautiful dress and danced ballet in a quiet corner to lift my spirits. You don't know how long it had been since I had genuinely laughed. I was filled with despair."Rosemary finished speaking with a faint smile, "Forgive me for unloading on you."As she left, her figure looked lonely yet proud. Even though she held the position of Mrs. Abbott now and her husband respected her, she understood that someon
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Zoe emerged from the restroom, her complexion not looking good. Mason lowered his highball glass, glancing at her. "What's wrong? Are you unwell? I'll tell Mr. Terrence that we're leaving."Zoe did not refuse. Mason sent a message to Terrence and then left with Zoe. Seated in the car, he turned to look at her, a tenderness on his face that had never been there before. "The project should be in my hands. I owe it to you, Mrs. Lockwood. I never knew you were so capable."Zoe leaned back against the leather seat. She was too exhausted after a busy day to even lift a finger. After a while, she turned to meet his gaze, her voice soft and gentle."Actually, I've always been like this. It's just that you never noticed."Throughout the three years of marriage, most of his time spent with her was in bed. Other than that, he was either working or with Lilith in Hucksburgh.Any emotions Zoe had were worn away. Now, his sudden tenderness did not move her.Her serene demeanor was quite
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Mason's gaze was gentle, his voice slightly husky. He said, "The dress looks really good on you."This was probably the most tender moment in their three years of marriage. Zoe felt a bit sentimental, but in the end, she just smiled faintly and replied, "Thank you."The two of them went upstairs together. The old facilities made Mason frown, but fortunately, the broken light in the hallway had been fixed.Behind them, a silver car was parked in the night.Ava sat in the car, silently watching them disappear. She was wearing an elegant and eye-catching white dress that should have been for the banquet.She had followed them from the Abbott residence.Watching Mason lead Zoe out, she had never seen such a gentle expression on Mason's face. She had also never seen him so possessive, his hand almost always gripping Zoe's waist.She always thought that Mason did not care about Zoe.She also thought that Zoe had been tortured in this loveless marriage for three years, but at the banq
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Mason thought about it, and then he acted on it.He stepped into the cramped kitchen, wrapping his arms around her from behind. His chin rested on Zoe's slender shoulder blades, tilting slightly as he tenderly kissed the soft flesh behind her ear.The sudden intimacy caught her off guard, and Zoe's legs almost gave way. She lowered her gaze, looking at the unwashed dishes in her hands, and said, "Mason, you said you just wanted a meal. What's going on?"Mason tightened his grip, whispering near her ear, "Zoe, come back with me."Zoe's body stiffened. It was the first time Mason did not command her to come back with him. Instead, it sounded more like a request, and this subtle change added a hint of bittersweetness to the atmosphere.She bowed her head in silence.Mason kissed her hair and raised his eyes slightly. "Okay?"A sudden ring interrupted the moment.Mason frowned slightly, not wanting to answer, but Zoe had already snapped out of it."Answer your phone."Mason glanc
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Lilith's parents turned out to be former employees of the Sanders family.At that moment, a waiter brought a large plate of fish, but Mia had no appetite.She remained indignant. "There's definitely something fishy about the Wright family."Zoe also felt uneasy. She gently pressed Mia's hand, offering comforting words.She understood Mia. Mia came from a well-off family, and at 26, she had chosen to marry the 40-year-old Gordon, who already had a son and a daughter. This decision severed ties with her own family.Mia was proud. She swore to live well, to prove that her choice was right. Now, she felt trampled underfoot by former servants. She could not swallow this humiliation.Zoe comforted her.She also mentioned the money. "With this money, things will be much easier. Mom, our lives will only get better from here."Mia chuckled after being cheered up, but she could not hold back her tears as she laughed. "Zoe, I'm not doing this for myself. I just can't stand it for your s
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Zoe only had a few goals in life, which was to cure her dad's illness, rescue her brother, and start a new life as a happy family. But evidently, fate had different plans for her.Mason was not planning to let her go, either.That night, while performing at the Imperial Hotel, she received a call from Ella. Ella's voice was urgent. "Zoe, come to the hospital quickly! Something's wrong!"Zoe's heart skipped a beat.She hurriedly asked, "What's going on?"Ella paused before whispering, "A conflict broke out between Mia and Lilith. It's quite a scene, and the police are involved. Zoe, be mentally prepared... Mia might be taken away."The phone slipped from Zoe's hand.In the end, it was Leslie who drove Zoe to the hospital. Luckily, it was not far, and they arrived at the scene in less than half an hour.However, Zoe was still a step too late.When she arrived, Mia had already been taken away.The scene was chaotic, with the entire Wright family present. Carly cradled Lilith's b
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Lilith was feeling triumphant, but her mood quickly soured. "Dad!"Mason responded casually, "Alright." With a careless gesture, he let go of Lilith's hand. Whether it was her father's failure to catch her properly or not, Lilith unexpectedly fell straight to the ground. The leg that had undergone surgery made a snapping sound as it broke again, and the friction burned the skin on her arm with the ground. It tore open, leaving a large, bloody mess.Lilith winced in pain, beads of sweat forming on her forehead. Her father scooped her up into his arms in a panic.Mason lowered his gaze, his tone cold. "I have some matters to attend to at the company. I'll be leaving." The elevator doors opened, and he exited without a second glance.Ava hurriedly followed.From behind, Lilith pouted, "Mr. Mason… Mr. Mason!"Eric, holding her in his arms, sighed softly. "Sweetheart, have we gone too far? Setting up Mrs. Zoe and having your mother confront the young lady... What if Mr. Mason
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He was relentless in tormenting her.Despite being brought to tears and screams, Ella was known for her fiery spirit. She even managed to scratch Leslie's arm.Uninhibited, she shouted, "Fine! Let's call it quits then. I'll find myself another man. I refuse to believe that someone like me can't find a man to sleep with. What makes you so special?"'This damned guy! What makes him better than other men?'The more aggressively she yelled, the more intense Leslie became. "How dare you say that?! I'll kill you!"The entire night, Ella's voice echoed in the room. The mansion's servants dared not eavesdrop. Every time Leslie brought Ella back, it sounded like a murder was taking place.…Leslie finally had enough. He got up and headed to the bathroom for a shower. When he came out, Ella was still there.She had donned one of his shirts, leaving a couple of buttons undone, and leaned against the bed, smoking. She exuded an alluring demeanor.Leslie chuckled. "You just cried your