Leslie went back to the hospital in the middle of the night. Ella raised her head, saw that it was him, and proceeded to put her head between her legs. She was still terribly shaken and had no intention of being near him anymore.He gulped and left her ward. Striding across the empty hallways, the sound of his leather shoes striking on the floor was loud and crisp. He pushed open the window at the end of the hallway and let the wind rush at his face. It hurt, but it also chased away the scent of rouge.Then, he heard footsteps behind him and knew it was Mason. With trembling hands, he lit a cigar. The wisps of white smoke made a stark contrast against the dark of night, reminding him of his erotic moments with Ella.…He spoke with a bleak voice, “She took my breath away the first time I saw her. So, I used any means necessary to get her into my grasp, but I knew, deep down, I’d never marry her. That’s something I believe, even to this moment! I can’t marry her! It wouldn’t fit m

The smile faded from Zoe’s face. The puppy licked her neck when she turned her head to the side in embarrassment, which tickled. She ducked several times and inadvertently buried her face in Mason’s neck. She said with a trace of affection, “Take it away, Mason.”He took the puppy, but he didn’t let go of her. Pressing against her, there was a hint of repressed lust in his eyes. He leaned in her ear and asked tenderly, “Will you be its mommy?”Her cheeks were as red as wine when she responded with a trembling voice, “I will not!”He kept himself pressed against her for a good while before he calmed down and released her. Straightening up his shirt and pants, he told her, “I have an important meeting in the afternoon! I’ll see you again tonight.”“I’m busy tonight.” Chuckling, he asked, “Are you going on a date? Is it with Cecil?”She didn’t feel the need to explain herself to him, but she still complied, “Rosemary recommended an investor to me! She says he’s an extremely c

Zoe felt disheartened, listening to him. She murmured, “If you could feel heartbroken for me, then how did we come to where we are today, Mason?”She felt miserable and refused to say anything further. Taking her purse, she was about to leave. Then, Mason leaned over and held her hands gently, “At least stay for dinner with me!”Shaking her head, she said softly, “It’ll never be appropriate for you to invest in me, Mason! Enjoy your dinner. I’m leaving.”He kept his hand over hers. It was hard to tell what was on his mind. It seemed he pondered on the situation for a long time when he finally took his coat and said, “I’ll give you a ride home!”He had always been assertive and wouldn’t take no for an answer. So, he took her out of the private room and into the black Bentley he parked outside. The moment he opened the car door to the passenger seat, there was a ball of white fur on the seat. It was Sherry!The little puppy was curled up into a ball, lying on the leather seat. It

Mason hung up the phone. Leaning on his couch, he watched as the snow fell outside the window, his mind imagining Zoe sitting on hers. Of course, he could just drive over to her place and conquer both her body and her heart. If everything went well, he’d have her for himself tonight.She’d wrap her arms around his neck and take it while he thrust into her. All because she loved him.However, he didn’t put his thoughts into action. There was no need for him to do it because he had already gotten her for himself. Zoe had fallen back in love with him again, both body and mind.It was a serene night with the snow falling gently outside.A servant knocked on the door. “Mr. Eric is here, Mr. Mason! He said he wishes to see you.”Eric… It was probably Lilith’s father. He had no intention of meeting the man.RUbbing his forehead, he said lightly, “Send him away! Tell him I’m sleeping!”The servant hesitated. “Mr. Eric is kneeling at our entrance. It’s terribly cold tonight. We might

It felt like she had been away from Lockwood Manor for the longest time.Mason pulled into the entrance, leaned over, and took her coat. Passing it to her, he looked at her intensely, “The snow isn’t too bad. Let’s walk the rest of the way.”Zoe was concerned about the puppy, “Wouldn’t it be too cold for Sherry?” Turning his head around, he looked at the puppy before looking at her and said deliberately, “I’ll keep it in my arms, as long as you won’t feel jealous!”Putting on her coat, she opened the car door, “As if!”Chuckling, he reached over to carry Sherry. “Mommy’s getting angry!” he said softly. The puppy yapped twice in response. He put on his coat, got out of the car with Sherry in his arms, and closed the car door. Walking briskly, he caught up to Zoe and walked beside her while Sherry cuddled in his warm embrace.The snow was falling gently.At the next moment, Zoe couldn’t help but pet the puppy’s head. She was withdrawing her hand when he caught it. His hand