Chapter 46

Zoe emerged from the restroom, her complexion not looking good. Mason lowered his highball glass, glancing at her. "What's wrong? Are you unwell? I'll tell Mr. Terrence that we're leaving."

Zoe did not refuse.

Mason sent a message to Terrence and then left with Zoe.

Seated in the car, he turned to look at her, a tenderness on his face that had never been there before.

"The project should be in my hands. I owe it to you, Mrs. Lockwood. I never knew you were so capable."

Zoe leaned back against the leather seat. She was too exhausted after a busy day to even lift a finger. After a while, she turned to meet his gaze, her voice soft and gentle.

"Actually, I've always been like this. It's just that you never noticed."

Throughout the three years of marriage, most of his time spent with her was in bed. Other than that, he was either working or with Lilith in Hucksburgh.

Any emotions Zoe had were worn away. Now, his sudden tenderness did not move her.

Her serene demeanor was quite