Zoe couldn’t respond to him with Yanni there. Mason realized it too and decided to let her off the hook. He said in a hushed voice, “Don’t even think about claiming it as a casual thing! You’re not that open-minded, Zoe!”She responded lightly, “People change, Mason!”He raised his eyes and looked at her quietly. Then, it occurred to him that she was a mature lady now. After all, she was twenty-nine years old. She must feel lust the same way he did.More to the point, she had been single for several years. It wasn’t crazy to think that she would’ve slept with someone, especially if a man offered her company and comforted the cold, harsh loneliness she must’ve felt within herself. It was too horrifying for him to think about it. However, his pride didn’t allow him to ask her about it. An awkward silence hung over the room as he went back to feeding Yanni and hanging out with her. On the other hand, Zoe sat on the couch and did some work. After all, she set up more than two
“You want me to take custody of your granddaughter.” Lowering his gaze, he glared at her mockingly.He wore a stern expression when he raised his eyes again. “Have you forgotten the way you treated her back then? What would've happened to her if I took custody of Yanni? Am I supposed to tear them apart?“Perhaps you should stop taking things that don't belong to you. You should be grateful that I didn’t leave you in the rehabilitation center for the rest of your life. From here on out, I want you to stop coming to this manor.”He did it. He had thrown down the gauntlet.Lisa glared at him as though she was about to eat him alive. After a brief moment, she cackled, “What makes you think you can dictate the rules here?”She was his mother, after all. She knew all about his vulnerabilities and what to say to hurt him the most. “Do you think she’ll forgive you if you stay in this manor? Do you think she’ll return to your side if you learn how to be a good husband as well as father
Three days later, they met again at a fundraising dinner.Mason was late and he took his seat quietly. He had just concluded a business dinner earlier. The moment he sat down, he started looking for Zoe. All of a sudden, he was rooted to the spot. Zoe sat next to a man, their shoulders touching each other. From time to time, they would lean in close to each other, seemingly discussing something. Either way, they looked really close with each other.He recognized the man in question. It was none other than Farley from Silvercrest.After that, Farley successfully purchased one of the auction items. It was a ruby necklace that was worth tens of millions of dollars. It was extravagant and gleamed with elegance.Farley looked exhilarated when he went on stage to take the necklace he purchased for Zoe. In fact, she was clapping while sitting at their table. He was in a hurry, so the organizer made an exception and let him have the necklace first. Then, he went to the balcony with Z
They chatted away into the night. It was around ten o’clock by the time they said farewell to each other. Rosemary left first while Zoe stood at the entrance of the hotel. Tugging at her scarf, she turned around and was about to get into her car when a car pulled over by her side. The rear seat door was opened and a hand reached out, pulling her inside. She fell into the man’s arms and smelled the familiar scent. It wasn’t hard to guess who it was. Her voice was trembling slightly when she spoke. “Mason!”The man in question remained quiet. Holding her waist, he pulled her against them so that their flesh was pressing on each other. Then, he pressed a button and the black partition rose. It even provided them with a soundproof space in the rear seat.All they could hear in the cramped space was their breathing. He was looking at her so intently that it was impossible to miss out the gloominess in his eyes.Her lips were trembling lightly. “What’s the meaning of this?”Pinching he
Zoe didn’t have a choice. She had to cling to Mason tightly or she’d fall. His body felt so hot to the touch that it was almost searing. In fact, it was so hot that her heart was pounding like crazy.Holding the back of her neck, he forced her to look at him. Their eyes met and she could see the lust in his. Aside from that, there was a trace of struggle in them that wasn’t immediately visible. He asked softly, “Are you all better now?” It sounded as if he was asking her, but he actually knew the answer. She looked much more seductive before giving birth to Yanni. He knew it because he could feel it by touching her. She wept in response. “Shut up!”Then, he pushed the back of her neck and kissed her passionately. He kissed her so intensely that it felt like he was about to eat her up. The tobacco scent about him also threatened to seep into the entirety of her body. All of a sudden, he stopped in his tracks. He was holding her when he lowered his head and looked into her eyes
Mason looked at them quietly. He recalled in a daze that their first time wasn’t exactly wonderful. It was an exhilarating experience for him, though. He’d even say that it made such a deep impression on him that he was willing to marry her because of it.Then, he cast a glance at her and found that she, too, was staring at the couple. She probably was thinking about the past as well because he could see tears in her eyes.He tried to comfort her by holding her shoulder. The receptionist was quite shocked when he went to the concierge to check out. That was quick!According to the records on the computer, it merely took him half an hour from start to finish. Factor in the fact that they needed to straighten up and cuddle a little after the deed was done, it made her wonder. Oh. There was also the walk from their room to the concierge.Presenting the receipt to him, she said respectfully, “Safe travels, Mr. Mason!”He could just guess what was on the receptionist’s mind. So, he
Zoe closed the door and leaned on it once she was back in her apartment. She panted lightly and spaced out for a moment.After a long time, she reached out and touched her lips gently as tears filled her eyes. She couldn’t forgive Mason as well as herself. It wasn’t as if she wasn’t turned on by what happened in the car. She kept suppressing her desires, but she couldn’t ignore how her body reacted. He did manage to rouse her when he touched her and pleasured her. A deep sense of shame rose in her chest. It was quiet in her apartment. Mia was long asleep, but she saved supper for Zoe. It’s a shame that she didn’t have any appetite for it. Strolling into her bedroom, she switched on the night light, sat by the bed, and watched Yanni as she slept. Her little girl was doing much better. Now that she had taken the pills Dr. Zara prescribed, she no longer had any nosebleeds.However, not a day went by without her worrying about Yanni’s condition.That was why she went against her
Never had it occurred to him that Ella was actually the one who was dating Farley. The joy he saw on her face was all the answer he needed.Putting the jewelry box on the table, Leslie lowered his head and glanced at her. He wasn’t thrilled or moved about seeing her after such a long time. Instead, there was nothing but despair in his eyes. Needless to say, he thought about the possibility of Ella marrying another man, but he hadn’t expected it to be Farley, whom he might have to meet time and again for business purposes. He cut to the chase and asked, “Are you guys a couple?”Ella was a forthright lady, but even she couldn’t help but respond with a shaky voice, “That’s right! He loves me very much!”He blinked slowly in response. His brows were actually exceptionally delicate, but his sharp features often overshadowed it. He stared at her for a long time before asking her gently, “Have you guys slept together?”The question brought tears to her eyes. She felt miserable seein