Zoe shook her head. "I'm fine. I'm just a bit tipsy."She took the coat from him. "I'll head back first."David nodded, hands in his pockets. "Let me give you a ride."Zoe knew David had other things to attend to and said, "You've had some drinks too. Take a cab. I'm fine. About the sponsorship—"David interrupted with a smile. "I've got it covered. Leave it to me and Mr. Aiden to handle the big stuff. If you're really okay, I'll head in now. There's still some other entertainment planned later."He was stubborn. Since Lilith gave up her music dreams, he hadn't contacted Mason.Zoe felt grateful, putting on the coat and bidding farewell to David.She arrived on the ground floor. The cab was taking a while due to the peak hours. After about half an hour, she finally got in, her face pale from the cold.Mason sat in a black Bentley, watching Zoe waiting for the cab with her slender legs trembling in the wind. He watched her tightly wrapping her coat to shield her from the cold wi
Zoe stared back at him calmly.After a while, Mason dialed her phone.Zoe answered, hearing Mason's icy tone. "Get out of the car."Zoe looked at him, speaking softly, "Mason, I told you we're separated. I can be with whoever I want. I won't deliberately distance myself from my friends just because of you. Besides, today is Mrs. Ruby's birthday. I am just having dinner. There's no reason for you to doubt me.""But you know that Cecil likes you.""Why does that matter? Doesn't Lilith like you, too? Did you do anything about that?"…Zoe hung up the phone.Through the car windshield, Mason saw the tears in her eyes. He assumed it was because Lilith was mentioned. It seemed like she still cared.On the other side, Cecil started the car, ready to accelerate and collide.The two cars grazed each other, making a harsh noise.Mason had a bad temper. He had never backed down, especially when it came to someone like Cecil.But Zoe was sitting in the car.He was afraid she would get
Zoe, fearing he might do something even crazier, spoke calmly, "Let's go."Mason loosened his grip on her slightly.She bid farewell to Cecil, who smiled faintly. "Zoe, come over to hang out when you have time. My mom really misses you."Zoe nodded.Ignoring Mason, she walked straight to the black Bentley, opened the passenger door, and got in.Mason followed her into the car.Soon, the car drove away.Cecil stood in place for a long time until his mother came down and approached him. She gently patted her son's shoulder, smiling faintly. "It's no wonder you like her."Cecil put his hands in his pockets. "Mom, I seem to always be a step too late."Ruby held onto his arm, still smiling. "Then, keep her in your heart. When she's in trouble, lend her a hand."…Mason drove very fast.After about five minutes, the car stopped on a sparsely populated roadside with a screeching halt.Zoe sat quietly.Then, she softly said, "Today was Mrs. Ruby's birthday. He just gave me a
At the top floor of the Lockwood Group, Ava knocked lightly on the door and entered.Mason was sitting in the CEO's office, reviewing documents. He wore a three-piece suit, exuding a cool and refined aura.Hearing the sound, Mason looked up. "How's the matter going?"Ava shook her head. "I specifically went to Mr. Aiden's assistant just now. He refused to accept your sponsorship, saying they would find other ways."Mason leaned back.He remained silent for a good while before speaking softly, "I see. You can leave for now."Sensing his bad mood, Ava quickly exited, closing the door behind her.The office fell silent.Mason took out a diamond ring from his pocket and stared at it in silence.Zoe rejected the car he wanted to give her and refused his investment. She even gave up Kirk Manor. It seemed she no longer cared about his relationship with Lilith. She just wanted to leave him. "Don't try to please me with these things anymore. We're separated. Even if we maintain the t
It was her wedding ring!Zoe looked downstairs from the window and found that Mason’s car was, indeed, parked right down there. Dressed in black attire, he was smoking under the evening light, looking all carefree. He was looking right at her when she stared at him.After a brief pause, he called her. Zoe picked up the call and said, “Take the puppy away, Mason.”He said gently, “Its name is Sherry and it’s only three months old! Haven't you always wanted to have a puppy? It’s cute.”Zoe was about to say something, but Mason already hung up the phone. Leaning over, he snuffed out his cigar, raised his eyes, and flashed her a smile. Then, he got into the car and drove off.She was stunned and watched as he drove away into the distance. The puppy was staring right at her when she lowered her head, looking all innocent.Needless to say, she wasn’t going to keep it.Changing into another outfit and shoes, she carried the puppy and prepared to call a cab. She was going to send it b
Zoe went back to her rented apartment. Her cooking was halfway done. It was still there, but she no longer cared about it. Sitting in the darkness, she didn’t turn on the heater. Instead, she just hugged her legs and let her mind wander off. She recalled that she used to fantasize about marrying Mason when she was young. They’d have two kids and a puppy.“Will you be its mom?”His tone was so tender that it was ironically sharp. It stabbed right at her heart and caused so much pain. Six years. That was how long she had loved him. It wasn’t like she could just move on from him……She sat out there for the entire night. Sensing a tightness in her throat, it seemed that she caught a cold.Her phone rang. It was Mia. Her stepmother was asking her to go back home for the New Year celebration.Stunned, she asked, “New Year?”Mia couldn’t help but chuckle, “Did it slip your mind? Today’s the first day of the New Year. Your dad has been looking forward to seeing you since morning.” Th
He called out to her. “Wait a minute!” Turning around, Mason took a document out of the car and gave it to her, “The court has decided on a date for Noah’s case. It falls on the beginning of next year.”Zoe took it, read it repeatedly, and mumbled, “Geez. That’s a long time.” Looking into her eyes, he spoke softly, “Are you going to file for divorce when the court case is over?”She didn’t give him an exact answer, but that was about the size of it.His eyes grew darker as a strong gust blew past them and tousled his hair. Top that off with his white shirt and the deep gray windbreaker, they were tied to form Zoe’s favorite sight.Staring at her intensely, he said, “Didn’t we have a good run a while back? We could’ve had one or two babies in another two years, Zoe. We could have a better, happier life than most people!”Her grip on the documents tightened. After a brief pause, she nodded slightly and said, “It sounds tempting! However, I’d have to tear down and reform myself,
Mason let out a sigh of relief as well. He crouched at the side, took his phone out of his windbreaker, and made a call, “Get my hospital ready for a patient. We’ll be there right away.”There was a brief pause before someone answered, “Understood, Mr. Mason!”Giving Zoe his phone, he helped Gordon up gently, carried him on his back, and went down the stairs. The elevator was out of order. Mason carried a one hundred and fifty-four pounds grown man down ten levels. His white shirt was completely drenched in sweat, but time didn’t allow him to wipe his sweat. Barking at Mia, who looked as panicked as a lost puppy, he said, “Keep Dad upright. Make sure he doesn’t fall!” Then, he prompted Zoe to get into the car.Stepping on the gas pedal, he drove straight for Lockwood Hospital. …The timely resuscitation and the best medical team in the city meant that everything was fine with Gordon. He just needed to stay in the hospital for a few nights.It was midnight and Zoe was staying