Chapter 17
Author: Jasmine Senpai
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Scarlett was still overwhelmed with the party arrangements and the sudden emotional support she was receiving from her family, especially her Gran. The tough nut was beginning to crack but she was not deceived, her Gran was after one thing only and that was Microloft, and right now she was the only way in but still she wondered, perhaps the affection would become real someday, but as sentimental as she was she was no fool.

She walked briskly up to her Gran’s office, praying she would not be privileged to encounter any other member of her demented family.

“Come in.” Gran's slightly crooked voice sounded from behind the heavy doors, and she mustered up her courage and pushed in.

The room was quite extravagant for the modest Rodney's company, but as usual her Gran liked to pretend she was at the top of the food chain, and woe to anyone that attempted to tell her otherwise.

“Scarlett! What brings you by?” Her Gran’s effusive greetings took her by surprise yet again, but not even the broad
Continue to read this book on the App

Related Chapters

  • The Unassuming Mason Wilde   Chapter 18

    Mason walked out of Hugo Boss with a smile on his face, despite the fact that the clothes were kept in the bag he held, he could not afford to wear such items so casually now, he was still unannounced after all, and doing that would jeopardize everything he was working for. Just then he spotted a group of passersby gathered around the huge screen outside, they were all in varying stages of deep emotions and he walked over to see what was going on with them. “Oh my gosh! He is so handsome isn't he?” A young woman cried, with a smitten look plastered on her face as she clapped her hands together in pure excitement. “Not just handsome, he is kind also.” An Asian woman spoke quietly as gazed forward at the screen with admiration, her wrinkled eyes crinkling at the corners even more. A chorus of agreement rose up among everyone gathered around as they all murmured their agreements and Mason turned to view the screen. To his shock and utter disdain, Ric Wilson's obnoxious face filled t

  • The Unassuming Mason Wilde   Chapter 19

    Ric could not understand what was going on at this point, he had simply gone numb from the shock and shame, at this point he was beginning to wish he never showed up at the Rodney's mansion after all, even the Gran was ignoring him now, and things like this filled him with unquenchable rage.“Do not take their behavior to heart Ric.” A mocking voice advised him from behind and he turned, ready to transfer all the rage and anger in his body for Mr Wilde to a physical opponent, he was met with Mason's grin instead, and at this point he clenched his hands, to think that the nobody was making fun of him, him!“What the hell do you want? I know you are wretched but are you also incapable of reading the atmosphere?” Ric gritted out, his anger steadily mounting at the smug look on Mason's face.

  • The Unassuming Mason Wilde   Chapter 20

    Jason was brainstorming, with everyday that passes the party drew closer and with the arrival of the party came the announcement of the new COO and if Scarlett should have that then Jason would be left with nothing, and he could not afford to be left destitute and be made the subject of mockery amongst his circle of friends.He paced the floor of his office, his heels grating even to his ears, he could not afford this, he had always thought he was better than Scarlett in every way especially after she married that dreg of society but now with her strangely bagging that contract he was not so sure anymore. The little chit was once more taking everything from him. He was halted mid_steps by the ringing of his phone, annoyed, he took it out.“Mom, not now.” He snapped before Elicia even had the chance to say a word.

  • The Unassuming Mason Wilde   Chapter 21

    Mason had no choice but to call Gerald immediately and ordered him to speak to the manager discreetly, after the whole conversation the Manager’s face was filled with disbelief as he now looked upon Mason in a new light.“I believe it is all sorted now?” Mason added as he retrieved his phone still a distance from Scarlett. He was not happy with the situation, he could not afford for this night to be ruined in any way.“I must extend my deepest apologies Sir, I had no idea.” The Manager stuttered, still unsure of the man's identity in front of him.“You should be careful in the future Sir, a man's status can nary be determined by his appearance, on the contrary it might even be the opposite.” Mason spoke calmly, not giving in to the u

  • The Unassuming Mason Wilde   Chapter 22

    Mason knew that he was going to have to lie to Scarlett after their dinner and once she started to ask questions, it was not something he was looking forward to, but coming clean now and telling her everything without knowing her reaction beforehand could jeopardize everything. For that reason he tried to eat real slow but after some time Scarlett sensed what he was up to and decided to leave already. No dinner, no matter how expensive, should be eaten for this long.“Alright, alright. I am done.” Mason sighed as he pushed his plates away and stood up slowly while Scarlett watched with raised brows.“Good, now let's get out of here, I have a long day tomorrow, it's two days to my party.” Scarlett insisted and he signed, she was right as usual.“Yes, yes, sorry.” He apologized as they moved outside slowly, a shawl wrapped around Scarlett's shoulders.“After you.” Mason muttered as he held the door open and she scoffed with a small smile but accepted regardless.“Put on some music pleas

  • The Unassuming Mason Wilde   Chapter 23

    Brietta Norman, Michelle Rodney's best friend, lounged on her bed and listened to Michelle rant on about her brother-in-law being the most annoying inconsiderate man in the world. She listened quietly as she flipped through the glossy pages of a teen Vogue magazine, her attention divided between her dreams to work there and Michelle's long string of complaints.“Hello!” Michelle snapped her glossy fingers at Brietta as she noticed her friend's lack of reaction for a while now.“Oh shit, sorry, you were saying….” Brietta trailed off as she gazed at Michelle expectantly, tossing her pale blond hair over one shoulder and Michelle repressed the jealousy that always try to rear its head whenever some aspect of Brietta reminded her of how beautiful she really was “You always do this Bri, your mind wanders off when I am trying to tell you something.” Michelle snapped, anger bubbling inside, but Brietta grinned.“This happens often and you have never tried to wonder why?” She asked, trailing

  • The Unassuming Mason Wilde   Chapter 24

    Elicia and her conniving son Jason waited for the perfect moment to corner Madam Rodney. Elicia's plan was absolutely brilliant and Jason could not believe he did not think of it first. This one was a guarantee, it would surely succeed, one thing Madam Rodney hated was the sullying of her supposed good name, and when it happens as it inevitably does, she punishes without a hint of remorse. He rubbed his hands together with glee as he imagined Scarlett's punishment. ~Madam Rodney, and the women of her household Vivian, Elicia, Scarlett and Michelle made their grand way into Rosette’s one of the most exquisite and prominent beauty parlor in Hollywood, Rosette was booked ahead of time, two months ahead to be precise and every customer was properly scanned and assessed ahead of time before they were accepted. Rosette's was the true test of one's hierarchy and gossip blog carried the name of every lady who visited with much exaggeration.So to Madam Rodney and her ladies it was a time of

  • The Unassuming Mason Wilde   Chapter 25

    Scarlett was led up to the grand private section upstairs and she was then attended to like royalty, but that was not enough to stop her wandering mind from wondering and she promptly stopped lady Rose when she moved past her, or more like glided.“Excuse me Lady.” She requested, raising one palm up as she prepared to question the sharp business woman.“Yes? Do you need anything?” She was asked and Scarlett almost sighed dreamily, her body had been massaged to a state of liquidity, what more could she require. Oh yes.“What is really going on?” She asked softly, staring at lady Rose for any hint of a lie but the lady just shrugged, a practiced calmness around her.“Nothing m

Latest Chapter

  • The Unassuming Mason Wilde   

    Chapter 167

    Waiting felt like eternity, but Mason was just simply grateful to have his friend there even if he had persuaded them to return home but was promptly ignored of course. He was still glad. Glad he did not have to go through something like this alone, it would have been a nightmare to be honest.Mason stared at the time, the surgery had been going on for about two hours now, but he refused to think negatively, he could not really afford it, so he sat still and told himself that they were only doing what needed to be done.He picked up the drink Young had bought finally, he needed to stay hydrated, so he threw it down his throat, grimacing in the process as it burned him while going down. And he sniffed, his throat dry, he did not like that so much time had passed by it was becoming worrisome.“Don't worry. It sometimes takes this long you know.” Young offered and Mason nodded at him with a grateful smile, his friends were everything. He had no idea how he would have survived the turmoil

  • The Unassuming Mason Wilde   

    Chapter 166

    Through the bright haze of pain Scarlett could hear the nurses gasp as something got stuck, she knew that the atmosphere had changed, she was a sensitive person, so from the start of the labor itself she was already harboring terrible fears, and it seemed they were going to come through after all.The nurses tried their best to reassure her, they were the best in the business they said, all she needed to do was relax, it would be alright soon, but how could she? How could she relax when she felt herself losing strength by the minute. It was a terrible feeling, the weakness started from her head, sounds strange? Well that was exactly how it started, it started from her head and spread down slowly, leaving behind a terrible trail.She opened her mouth slowly and looked at the nurse, pleading with her eyes for her to come closer.“Mason.” Scarlett whispered pathetically and the woman sighed and patted her hand before leaning down.“Mr Wilde is out talking with the doctor ma'am, they are

  • The Unassuming Mason Wilde   

    Chapter 165

    “Ahhhhhh!” Scarlett's cries echoed down the hall where Mason was asked to stay as he paced with his friends, they were all thinking the same thing, if she was not in freaking labor, then why was she screaming so much, the sound was already Making Mason agitated. He could not hear it, and the more he paced with his face scrunched up in worry, the more worried his friends became.“I think we should try a different hospital.” Mark finally voiced out from where he sat with his head in his hands, and Mason's eyes immediately snapped to him in concern.“Why? What do you think is wrong with this one?” He asked anxiously, and Young immediately spoke over Mark, glaring at him to keep shut as he spoke.“Absolutely nothing Mason, do not listen to Mark, listen to good things only.” He cautioned, and Mark frowned but said nothing.Immediately he heard this, Mason's worst fear was confirmed and he stood to rush into the room Scarlett was in taking deep breaths with the nurse, her hair already matte

  • The Unassuming Mason Wilde   

    Chapter 164

    Scarlett had been trained for such a situation, the water may most likely break in the middle of the night, they said, it happens to a lot of women, so fear not, they had advised, keep a calm head despite the heat of the moment and think rational thoughts, they had counseled.But Scarlett was in the heat of the moment, and ration was the least thing in her mind, not when she felt so anxious. The fact that the babies were not kicking her the night prior, and the fact that Mason was at ease with the company around him encouraged her to dismiss the nurses from hovering around her all night, she insisted she was alright, and with Mason being too distracted to pay attention, there was little they could do.But now she wished she could take it all back, the pain was back and back with a vengeance, with a crippling force that she could only gasp and hold her stomach. She was even afraid to move as the ground was slippery beneath her after her water broke. Scarlett was totally unprepared for

  • The Unassuming Mason Wilde   

    Chapter 163

    Scarlett woke up from her nap, and was pleasantly surprised to hear Mason laughing downstairs. He never seemed to laugh anymore, and just followed her anxiously with his eyes, his legs practically vibrating with the force of stopping them from jumping up and helping her.But now she heard him laughing, something so carefree in his laughter that it brought a smile to her lips as she got to her feet with the help of the nurse that was previously knitting a hat in a corner of the room.She had only agreed to let her stay in the bedroom because she found it extremely difficult to pick herself up from the bed after laying on it, she was like a proper whale now.“You know Mason, worrying till he could not anymore had always been his motto.” Mark laughed, and they all echoed it, each recounting a time when Mason almost killed himself with worry for no reason, and Mason sipped at the drink with a laugh, feeling thoroughly chagrined.*My God!” Young said softly and in awe as he stared at a th

  • The Unassuming Mason Wilde   

    Chapter 162

    Mason watched Scarlett gradually increase in size, and he had no idea what to feel, but one was sure though, the sight was dreadfully daunting. She was slim and fit one moment, and the next she was dragging her belly that had grown so big along that Mason was genuinely terrified that she might topple over one day, it was becoming a most genuine concern at that point.He was always hovering around and above her like a shadow, and knew that she was not pleased with it, but to Mason ever since she turned into an inflated balloon, she lost the right to decide what was best for her.The stay at home nurses he employed for her sake were paid to hover around her when he could not, and at that point Scarlett was venturing into crazy land.Mason knew that she was frustrated with his behavior, but he could not help it. She looked so tiny compared to her huge stomach that he felt the need to do something, anything, as this was partially his fault.He knew she said Children were blessings and tha

  • The Unassuming Mason Wilde   

    Chapter 161

    The two bewildered couple stared at the doctor in bewilderment for a solid thirty seconds. They did not understand a thing he had just said, and he only seemed to be smiling, Scarlett leaned closer to Mason.The doctor could see that they were having difficulties with coming to terms with the news, it was always like that with new parents after all, they were almost always shocked before the excitement kicked in.*You are having twins.” He said again, just to make sure he was clear, and the couple stiffened up as Scarlett slowly, very slowly looked up at her husband.“He said twins, Mason.” She whispered, and Mason turned to look down at her with a dazed nod, before turning to the doctor.“Show us.” He said, almost as if he did not quite believe it, and the good doctor nodded before resuming his roaming on Scarlett's stomach.“This is, should we say baby one?” He asked with a smile, and Mason nodded with watery eyes, at this point he was literally shaking, so much that Scarlett had to

  • The Unassuming Mason Wilde   

    Chapter 160

    Scarlett was quite happy with how well everything had turned out, the peacefulness of it was a bonus point as well. She was dreading the thought of a war as that had been what she had been experiencing for quite sometime now.So when she watched the gentlemen and their raucous ladies board the jets once again to take them back to their various continents she could help but ease up a sigh of relief.She looked at Mason with appreciation, and could see the relief in his eyes as well, he was as relieved as she was and perhaps even more so, ever since he found out that she was pregnant, all he had seem able to do was worry and fret, and as endearing as it was, Scarlet was getting quite worried about his mental health.Her hands drifted to her almost still flat belly and felt the little bulge that had pushed itself up a few days ago. She could not help but caress it now as it felt like she was shielding her baby from the world.She doubted even her husband had noticed the baby bump, should

  • The Unassuming Mason Wilde   

    Chapter 159

    Mason watched them carefully so as to be able to spot any looks of concern or shock or just anything that told him that they were unaware of this unfortunate news, Mason scoffed.*You do not seem surprised.” He said to them and Jonathan shrugged as he looked at him with a gaze straight from hell in all its mischief and grizt.“Listen, pretending to be surprised would be a lie and a cowardly action.” Rhode said with a straight forward and Mason venomously, even he was surprised by the depths of his anger, it felt unquenchable.“Your parents killed mine.” Mason said, no more point in hiding it, he came right out with it and said it, they both nodded.“They caused the car crash that happened, it was organized by them, and done so that no one would be able to escape.” Rhode said and Mason flinched back.“I cannot just let you both leave.” Mason said desperately, he didn't want to harm them, but at the same time was terrified of allowing them to walk away.“We were supposed to kill you as