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Chapter 98
Ava dared not conceal the truth. She honestly informed Mason that Brittany had answered the call.Mason's gaze shifted toward Brittany Rogwood. She must have had some intentions toward Mason, but his look made it clear that she had no chance.She was a first-tier female celebrity, and very liberal with her charms. She casually flicked her hair and chuckled, "Mrs. Zoe asked me to remind you that he still has a slight fever and should avoid strenuous exercise."Sure enough, Mason's handsome face darkened.Thinking the collaboration was hopeless, Brittany was about to leave when Mason stopped her. He did not personally negotiate. Instead, he instructed Ava to confirm the fee details before letting her leave.Brittany blinked in surprise.Ava put on a business-like smile and began discussing collaboration details. Of course, she had to lower the price a bit because Mr. Mason was currently in a bad mood.The next day, Lockwood Corporation announced that Brittany became the spokespe
Chapter 99
As she descended the stairs, the small living room had been supplied with with tea, coffee, and breakfast for Zoe.Carly was quite observant.Seeing Zoe in good spirits, she felt annoyed. "Mrs. Zoe, how can you be so happy? You need to manage your marriage well. Are you just going to watch Mr. Mason fool around? With that woman around, don't you feel any sense of crisis?"Zoe paid no attention to them.Sitting at the low table, she poured herself a latte after careful consideration. After savoring it, she smiled. "Are you here because of Brittany? Are you afraid that Ms. Lilith will lose Mason's favor? You should go find Mason instead of trying to work an angle with me. After all, if I managed my marriage as well as you seem to want me to, Ms. Lilith wouldn't get any favors from Mason."Carly was momentarily speechless.She sought Zoe because she had no other choice. She did not know what would happen to their family if Mason found a new lover.Therefore, she planned to team
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Zoe also gazed at him. After a moment, she smiled gracefully and said, "Sure. I'll be waiting for you in the bedroom." She got up and walked away, passing by him.Suddenly, Mason grabbed her wrist, slowly pulling her closer until she was near him. Her cheek gently brushed against his shoulder, the fair skin contrasting with deep gray, highlighting its delicacy.Zoe blinked lightly. Mason might have forgotten that he caused a scandal in Crocksten, leading his former lover to come knocking on his door. He was supposed to be comforting his lover now.Zoe gently pulled away. She gave him a dignified smile and headed upstairs. Her graceful figure was pleasing to the eye. Considering she had been by his side for a little while now, any signs of the hardships she endured in the past days were no longer visible. She was raised in a wealthy environment, displaying an inherent air of delicacy.Mason, for once, seemed lost in thought.Fearing his blame, Lilith nervously twisted the sleeves
Chapter 101
Mason sounded so gentle that it bordering on seductive.He might have disappointed her greatly, but Zoe couldn’t help but feel something stirring within at what he said. Eve so, she kept a clear head.He came over, pinned her on the couch, and started kissing her tenderly. However, all she felt was heartbreak. Touching his dashing face, she asked him softly, “Do you love me, Mason?”He would never admit it. In fact, he never loved anyone. His silence was his answer. She already knew this, but that didn’t make her feel any less sad about it. So, she asked again, “Well. Do you want to love me? You said we’re married. Are you ready to make me feel loved?”To his credit, Mason didn’t lie to her. Touching her lips with his own, he responded softly and tenderly, “Not at all!”Closing her eyes, Zoe let him kiss her. She felt him fondling her, but she still used every chance she got to talk about their relationship. She was cut off intermittently by his flurry of kisses. Each word w
Chapter 102
When he was done, Mason let Zoe go and went to take a bath. He was dressed neatly by the time he came out of the bathroom. Meanwhile, Zoe stayed behind, too worn out to move at all. He gave her a sidelong glance and sneered before he left the room. He got into his Bentley, but didn't leave immediately. Instead, he lit up a cigarette and smoked it. The truth was that he no longer had a good time during sex if Zoe was miserable about it. It lacked a certain something when she wasn't as into it as he was.A thin wisp of gray smoke rose and swirled around him, giving him an air of mystery. He thought about his wife and what she said to him. Did she really just ask him if he could love her and make sacrifices for their relationship?He smirked to himself at the thought of it. Raised in a twisted environment, Mason had never learned how to love anyone, nor did he ever intend to. With that said, he was obsessed over Zoe’s love for him, but he wasn't sure why.Perhaps it was becau
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She gave Mason’s outfits and accessories to the servant, but even the servant felt offended on her behalf. “Ms. Zoe!”Zoe, on the other hand, was calm. “It’s just part of my job.” This was nothing compared to the way Mason tortured her! She didn’t know that Mason was also in the car. With its heavily tinted windows, now could see who was in the black Bentley. Even the servant thought that Mason’s assistant was alone in it.As Ava closed the door, Mason, who was sitting in the rear seat, asked casually, “What did Zoe say?” His temper had been volatile at work lately. Even the slightest trigger would set him off.She answered apprehensively, “She didn’t say anything, but I think she’s going out.” Mason left it at that. As the car started, he thought to himself that she seemed to be quite busy these days!Zoe went to Liam’s law firm before noon. He had some case files he needed to go through with her. His office was small and not exactly luxurious. The bookshelves were lin
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You could hear a pin drop in the office. Liam was wearing a gold watch on his lean hands, holding a platinum business card. It had his private number on it.Zoe took it from him gingerly. She stared at him for some time before asking softly, “Why would you help me, Liam? I thought you’d take Mason’s side.”He didn’t answer her. Instead, he leaned back on his chair and smoked the cigar wordlessly. Truth be told, he didn’t have a good reason for doing this. If he had to find a reason, then perhaps it was because of what he saw in the hospital that day. The cuts on her wrists were terrifying to look at and it reminded him so much of the same injuries he had seen on his mother. There was a definite difference between them, though. His mother was determined to die and she had succeeded in her goal.On the other hand, Zoe was doing everything she could to stay alive. Perhaps that was what triggered his compassion for her.…Zoe was gripping the business card tightly and her palms were
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Mason had never loved anyone, but that didn’t mean he was clueless when it came to putting work into a relationship.Silence draped over the car.If working on their relationship meant that Zoe would love him again, he wouldn’t mind putting in some work so they could become a couple who loved each other genuinely.…It was evening on the weekend. A black limousine pulled up to the manor. The chauffeur carried Mason’s suitcases and said respectfully, “Do you need my help with the suitcases, Mr. Mason?”Mason was dressed in black. As they said, the suit maketh the man. Standing in the evening light, he looked exceptionally dashing. Even the old servant couldn't help but steal glances at him.He asked lightly, “Where’s Zoe?”The servant was about to respond when they heard the sound of a violin coming from the third floor. The melody was mellow and it complimented the evening twilight. She couldn’t help but put in a good word for Zoe, “Ms. Zoe plays a mean violin! Perhaps you sho