Mason sat in the living room for the entire afternoon.

As the dusk settled in, he finally stirred, dialing a number on his phone. "Please ask Mr. Bernard to come to the mansion and draft a divorce agreement for me."

On the other end of the line, Ava was left dumbfounded for a moment before managing to find her voice. "Mr. Mason, are you suggesting a divorce?"

Mason hung up without a word.

Ava blinked, finally understanding her boss's intentions.

For a brief moment, she felt a sense of joy.

She couldn't help but think that if Mason was getting a divorce, there might be an opportunity for her to get closer to him. She had more advantages than Lilith.

Half an hour later, Ava arrived at the mansion with Bernard in tow. The atmosphere in the study was incredibly heavy.

Sensing something amiss, the housekeeper promptly served coffee and discreetly left the room. She recognized Bernard and speculated that Mason might be seeking a divorce from Zoe.

The aroma of coffee filled the a