Chapter 23
was at a loss for words. Hes best friend was true tele
Fearing the conversation would only get me contable, the long up the phone. She sprawled across the bed, forcing herself to stop thinking about the embarrassing events from
“est sleep it off. Once you tall asleep, it won’t feel bad, she thought.
was a tetilen nicht
The best morning, Cynthia woke up with heavy dank chicles under her eyes
Since her hand was injured, she didn’t prepare breakfast, jeste had ahrady made spaghetti for everyone.
Zachary and Muson were sitting at the table, the contrast between them striking, Zachary was graceful and composed while Mason exuded a cool air despite looking so adorable. Together, they looked like sovals in a portrait, harmonious in every way
Hearing her approach, Zachary lined his eyes, which were gleaming His gaze met hers, and for a bit moment, there was an electric spark between them.
The sight of hum instantly reminded het of the most dying moment she had had with the towel the night before. Her face flushed with embarrassment, and she quickly averted her eyes. This
Lunch, you are and ears are so did you hurt yourself yesterday? Mason asked, conceitten all over his ice as he walked toward her,
flustered, quickly shook her head. “No, not It’s just too hot.
But today’s temperature is only 75 depen
Cynthia was rendered speechless. This kid was just as sharp as Vasmine!
Suppressing the embarrassment, Cynthia quickly changed the subject “Mason, I’m really fine. Let’s eat breakfast, I love spaghetti Let’s see who can eat more!”
pulled Mason to his seat and sat down herself. She then picked up a fork and began rating, careful not to look at Zachary across from her.
Zachary watched her awkward, flustered behavior, a complicated light ickering in his deep eyes. His mestigations had told him she was involved with many men, but be shy and evasive
mor didn’t match that description at all. Was she just good at pretending!
After breakdant, Jesse etaped with a serious expression and handed a tablet to Zachary, “Mr. Beaver, Ms. Lynch saving Mr. Mason yesterday is all over the news
Cynthia thought, I’m on the new?”
Curious, she looked at the screen. The headline was full of praise for the heroic act of saving Mason. However, the focus was on her sister, Janice, not her.
“This in tudi Janice must’ve seen it by now She’s probably furious and ready to kill met Cynthia med
nisunderstandings like these, so he said, “Handle in ”
Jesse besitated, “Mr. Beaver, this has gained so much attention. Beaver Corporation’s shares have risen by several basis points, and Ms. Janke’s entertainment company has gotten a lot of postive preut, which is good for her upcoming films. It be difficult to suppress it now”
He paused for a motten before adding, “Moreover, Mr. Gibson has contacted us. He wants to meet with you today and has requested that Ms. Janice join you”
Marvin Gibeon was the most powerful and mysterious businessman in Scatham. He had reached the peak of success at a young age and was unalvaled in his field.
if Zachary was the legend of Buskhaven, then Marvin was a living legend of the Scatham. Het was equally formidable
before, but
no ratham this time was to form a partnership with Gibson Corporation, with plans to create a new macle in the city. It had been hard to get a meeting with him bet now, he was reading out himself
Was this because of Cynthia? Zachary’s expression darkened slightly
Cynthia, however, saw an opportunity If the let fanire take de credit, perhaps Janice wouldn’t stay angry at her.
“Janice can take the rear. I don’t mind,” the said
Both Zachary and jegur stated at her in sorprise.
sped at the chance to daim redit. Cynthia noored their curious pares and blinked in rondesen. “Wurtent
gain attention, but Cynthia was willing to let Janire take the glory. Her selflessness and generosity were unexpected
n it. She’s probably been waiting for this. Go ahead and call her to arrange the meeting.
Wern dzert and filled with ingetry. She didn’t seem like die was lying.
puzzled by her. Yearntay, she had risked everything to Mason. Today, the was passing the cd to Janke. Was this truly the same woman described in the investigation
Jesse peretes a thongtiful glace letos daling janice’s mumber. However, at aunted message came tough. “Sorry, the
be you have dialed is currently available. Please try
He frowned, feeling anxious “Maver, Man’s phone is switched ult. What should we do M. Gibson is already wolting at the venue. Zachary’s bows furrowed Everytime Janice joined a new filmiew, she was always own whirlmed Was this die case again?
He didn’t dwell on it long and looked at Cymbia “You’ll come wail us.‘
“W–what? Cynthia’s voice rise in surprise, unable tabelieve what the Her? She was supposed to accompany him as bis flamede?
an be easily fooled.
nicho del Combi wanted teretom, bn Zachart taldealmh. “Mc Gibson specifically asked for you to come. There munt be a reason for it. He’s not somesce al
suddenly realizing, added, “Ah, right? I almost forgot about the injury. Ms. Cynthis, let’s go I’ll take you to your room and bring you Ms. Janice’s clothes to change into
i mudi prid and decisive arrangements, leaving Cynthia with no chance to object.
She lookosd at Mason in frustration, hoping he might offer some help, but he simply said, “Go for it! I believe in you. I’ll be waiting for
this was rendered speechless. Was Mason really hers?
come back!
