Chapter 21

Zoe said, “Yeah, I know about it. Mason hired her.” That, in turn, shocked Ella.

“Is Lilith the mistress he was talking about? It’s frustratingly hard to kick them out of your life, Zoe! You would’ve followed Mr. Aiden and studied abroad if it hadn’t been for that little accident. You wouldn’t even need Mason in your life!”

She took another drag at the cigarette to calm herself. Then, she said, “Mason is such a tough nut to crack. That little accident has cost you so much!”

She expected Zoe to back down. Instead, she said lightly, “Mr. Aiden called me. He wanted to take me under his wing in the four years he’s in the country.”

Ella was so excited that she put out her cigarette. “I’m going to make you regret it if you let this chance slip by you, Zoe.”

Zoe smiled faintly, “I know you will.”

Feeling much better, Zoe washed the dishes, bathed, and went to bed. Ella was already fast asleep. She laid down next to Ella and rested her head on her shoulder. She had missed her dear f