Chapter 41

Mason smirked mockingly. "You have quite the appetite. Aren't you worried that you're being too greedy?"

Zoe gave a cold laugh. "It's up to me to decide whether I'm being greedy or not. 300 thousand and not a penny less. Then, I'll get this job done, Mr. Mason."

Mason narrowed his eyes. "What if we don't secure the project?"

Zoe's smile faded. "That's not my problem. It just means you're not capable enough."

No one had ever challenged him so blatantly before. Mason found it arousing.

He leaned in, whispering near Zoe's ear, "It seems I have to secure this project now. Otherwise, my dear Mrs. Lockwood might think I'm incapable."

His masculine scent enveloped Zoe's senses as he approached her, causing a flutter. Zoe pushed him away.

"Are we discussing business or are you trying to have your way with me again?"

She still felt disgusted by the incident from the other night. A disloyal husband always brought unpleasant images of his intimate encounters with other women to mind. J