Chapter 121

Perhaps it was because Mason had spent too much time with Lilith. In any case, even Mia caught wind of it. She recalled how eager he was to prove himself the last time he was at their apartment and started to worry about Zoe. So, she made a point of asking her out for a cup of coffee, just the two of them.

Mia sneered, “I’ve heard that she doesn’t have long to live! I’d say the universe killed her off young because she’s pretty, but I know it issn’t true. She would’ve died young anyway.” After a brief pause, she asked Zoe again, “What’s your game plan?”

Her way of thinking was still quite dated. The way she saw it, Zoe should’ve figured out a way to secure his wealth for herself if she couldn’t win his heart. The best way to do it was to get pregnant with his baby. That’d solidify her status as his wife.

Zoe lowered her head and stirred her coffee.

The truth was, Mason very much wanted a baby, but she was adamantly against the idea. She wanted to keep a clear head. Now that she ha