Chapter 23
“A fifty–year–old man? It’s not like you haven’t slept with older men before.”
Mason looked up, his eyes ice–cold.
He casually picked out several photos from the pile and placed them in front of her. “These old men don’t have half the wealth my uncle has. I’m doing you a favor, letting you become a rich man’s wife. What’s wrong with that?”
“No, those were mistakes I made when I was young and stupid! I was desperate for money, so I slept with them! But since meeting you, I haven’t slept with anyone else! Believe me, really!”
Sophia shook her head, crying heartbrokenly.
“Sir, a car has arrived outside, saying they’ve come to pick up Ms. Klein for marriage.”
“Good.”
After the servant spoke, Sophia’s face instantly lost all color.
She knelt before Mason, devastated. “Mason, please don’t do this! Don’t you remember? You were my father’s good friend! You promised him you’d take care of me! You can’t do this to me!”
“Haven’t I taken good enough care of you? For your sake, I even lost my wife. Now I’m finding someone to take over. You should be happy.”
Mason was exhausted. He didn’t want to hear Sophia’s voice anymore.
“Take her away.”
He sighed softly. “From now on, I never want to see her in Boston again.”
“No, Mason, please! I’m begging you!”
Sophia’s cries faded as she was dragged away. Only when the sound of the car engine started and disappeared did Mason collapse exhaustedly onto the sofa, motionless for a long time.
The servant approached, offering him a cup of tea. “Sir, hasn’t madam… returned?”
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Mason didn’t answer. Charlotte would probably never return to this home again.
But he wouldn’t give up so easily. He had to see her!
During her years with Mason, Charlotte had purchased two properties for herself.
For convenience with work, she chose the house closer to Reed Group.
Under the soft yellow light, she curled up on the sofa, lost in thought.
Cooking sounds came from the kitchen. She looked up to see Ethan wearing an apron, busy preparing food,
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For some reason, her heart felt a strange flutter.
As she watched, she gradually fell asleep.
Half–dreaming, she felt someone covering her with a blanket.
She uneasily opened her eyes to find a handsome face inches from hers.
Their eyes met, and Charlotte’s cheeks instantly reddened.
“Awake?”
The man’s husky voice escaped his lips. Charlotte quickly shifted backward.
“What are you doing?”
Noticing her subtle movement, Ethan frowned, somewhat displeased.
“Afraid I’ll eat you?”
Charlotte pressed her lips together. “I’m more worried about eating you.”
Ethan’s looks rivaled Mason’s, and his physique was the lean yet muscular type.
She had once accidentally glimpsed his eight–pack abs…
“I wouldn’t mind.”
Ethan smiled softly. “Anyway, enough teasing. Let’s eat.”
He helped Charlotte to the dining table. Seeing the spread of delicious food, she was surprised.
“You made all this? I never imagined that the mighty CEO would personally cook.”
“When I was studying abroad, I couldn’t stand French cuisine, so I taught myself to cook.”
Ethan placed a bowl of soup in front of her. “Careful, it’s hot.”
“This is delicious.”
Charlotte couldn’t help giving him a thumbs up. She had once thought Ethan was quite cold, but spending time with him revealed he was warm–hearted and easy to get along with.
“Try these dishes too.”
Charlotte realized all the dishes on the table were her favorites.
“How did you know I like these?”
“I wanted to pursue you before, so I made it a point to learn. So, willing to give me a chance now?”
His lips curled into a playful smile.
Charlotte shook her head helplessly.
This man was perfect in every way, except for his teasing nature!
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