Filed To Story: The Scarlet Vengeance: Justice of a Framed Beauty Novel (Grace & Jason)
“What’s his position?”
“Same as mine, part-time assistant,” Veronica said.
Mason pursed his lips. Daniel had already graduated from college, so there was no need for him to take on a part-time assistant job. Was there some other purpose behind Daniel taking this job?
Mason instinctively felt a dislike towards Daniel.
Even though his previous dislike towards Daniel was due to his relationship with Veronica, and the fact that Daniel was the person Veronica liked.
But after hypnosis helped him forget his feelings for Veronica, his dislike towards Daniel remained indelible.
“Do you want me to have your company’s leader fire him tomorrow?” Mason asked after a moment of contemplation.
Veronica’s body stiffened as she stared at the person in front of her. His words reminded her of what he had done to the Cross family in the past.
Although Daniel’s father’s embezzlement was not Mason’s doing, he had used it as an opportunity to break up with Veronica.
This incident became the catalyst for their eventual separation.
Taking a deep breath, Veronica said seriously, “No.”
“Is it because he’s your ex-boyfriend?” Mason narrowed his eyes, his expression showing a hint of displeasure. “Do you still have feelings for him?”
“No, my feelings for him had already ended when we broke up years ago,” Veronica said.
“Was it out of pity?” he asked again.
“No, it wasn’t pity,” Veronica continued to deny.
“Then why do you want to work with him?” he asked.
“It’s not that I want to work with him, but rather I can empathize with his helplessness,” Veronica said.
“Helplessness?”
“Maybe you don’t have this feeling, but as an ordinary person like me, I experience it quite often.
Sometimes, even if I haven’t done anything wrong, I still have to bear all the blame and be forced to accept the other person’s demands just because they have a higher status, position, or money. Mason,
I just don’t want you to use your wealth and status to oppress innocent people,” she said.
He looked at her with a heavy gaze. “Do you often get treated like this?”
His gaze made her heart beat faster, as if all the blood in her body rushed to her face.
“I wouldn’t say often… but you know, I work at a talent agency now, and people there are under a lot of pressure, so sometimes they can’t help but get angry and blame others,” Veronica said.
“If that’s the case, how about leaving the company? If you want to work, I can help you find another job,” Mason said.
“No need, I’ve finally adapted to my current job, the salary is good, and I’m about to start my senior year. I can continue to intern at the company and gain work experience. It will make it easier for me to find a job after graduation,” Veronica said.
“Why?” he asked.
She paused and looked at him in confusion.
“Why choose a more difficult path? There’s no need for that,” he said.
In Veronica’s mind flashed the conversation she had with Daniel before leaving the company today.
She licked her dry lips and said, “I just hope that my abilities can become stronger. I don’t want to be a parasite. And…I hope that in the future, when I stand by your side and someone introduces me, they won’t just say, ‘I am so-and-so from Mason,’ but can say my name!”
He looked at her with a stunned expression, as if surprised by what she had just said.
“And if I always choose the easy path, then I can’t make myself stronger. Then in the future…um, I mean, if we really have a future, it will become a situation where only I rely on you, but you can’t rely on me.”
He frowned. Somehow, when he heard her say “if we really have a future,” he felt unhappy. Did she think that they might not have a future together?
“Do you want to be my reliance?” he asked.
She pursed her lips. Actually, she had always wanted to be his reliance. “I…want to be someone like
Auntie Grace,” Veronica’s face turned slightly red, feeling a bit embarrassed. “Although Uncle Reed is very powerful, Auntie Grace shines in her own field, and she has also handled many cases for Reed
Group, which has reduced Uncle Reed’s worries.”
And she hoped that in the future, she could also be like Auntie Grace, and solve many troublesome things for the person in front of her.
Mason finally stopped asking and the food was served.
The two of them began to eat, and Veronica thought about whether her words just now had made him unhappy. After all, he had frowned while she was speaking.
But she didn’t want to hide anything from him and wanted to express her true thoughts.
This time, they had finally started to get along again, and she didn’t want any misunderstandings!
Just then, a voice suddenly sounded, “Hey, isn’t that Veronica? What a coincidence to meet you here!”
Veronica turned her head and saw that the person who had just spoken was Vanessa Thompson, one of her classmates. Vanessa was a rich second-generation, and her friends were also part of her clique because Vanessa was generous. In the class, these few people were considered a small group.
“Yes, it’s a coincidence,” Veronica said.
“You’re having dinner with someone, at such a fancy restaurant. Aren’t you still working hard to support yourself?” Vanessa said with a smile that seemed like a casual inquiry, but the tone of her voice easily revealed her ill intentions.
Veronica smiled faintly, “Well, I’m having dinner here with a friend. Working hard to support myself shouldn’t conflict with having dinner here. After all, I didn’t apply for any scholarships for impoverished students, and I work outside of school, not in the positions designated for impoverished students.”
In other words, even if she only earns a few thousand yuan a month, it’s her own business if she wants to eat a meal worth tens of thousands of yuan. It’s not up to others to judget
Veronica’s words obviously made these people unhappy. Vanessa glared at Veronica. Recently, rumors had been circulating around the school that Veronica was often picked up by luxury cars at the school gate. Naturally, she had played a part in spreading these rumors.
The man who drove to pick up Veronica every time was at least 40 years old. It was obvious that
Veronica was being kept by someone. But now, she was having dinner at such a high-end restaurant with such a handsome man. It was hard to look at.
In Vanessa’s eyes, Veronica was just a poor person at the bottom of society. What did she have to dine at such a nice restaurant like her?
“Veronica, are you using the money you earned from selling yourself to support the little white face next to you? Does he know where the money for this meal came from?” Vanessa sarcastically said.
As soon as Veronica heard this, she knew that Vanessa had misunderstood. The rumors circulating around the school had made Vanessa think that Veronica was able to come to this restaurant because she was being kept by someone.
And…does Mason look like a little white face?
Veronica couldn’t help but glance at Mason. Although his skin was fair and his appearance was delicate, has anyone ever dared that Mason was a little white face?
to say
And to say that she was keeping a little white face…oh my god!
“Vanessa, don’t talk nonsense!” Veronica scolded.
“You dare to do it but not let others talk about it?” Vanessa sneered, “Does this little white face know that you’re being kept by someone? Or does he think he’s found a rich woman?”
The other party kept calling Mason a “little white face”, leaving Veronica speechless. As Mason’s face grew darker, Veronica could only silently mourn for Vanessa in her heart. If the other party was smart, they would leave immediately.
“Am I a little white face?” Mason’s voice slowly rang out.
Vanessa smiled and walked up, “Your outfit isn’t cheap. Did Veronica buy it for you? She’s been with a rich old man lately. If you’re not a little white face, then what are you? Why don’t you follow me? I can buy you designer clothes too. And of course, if I think you’re good enough, maybe I’ll make you my boyfriend for real!”
Vanessa spoke in a condescending tone.
Veronica’s headache grew worse. She could almost imagine the expression on Vanessa’s face when she found out Mason’s true identity!
So, as the saying goes, “loose lips sink ships”. This statement was really not unfounded!
“Follow you?” Mason’s gaze stared straight at Vanessa. “What do you have that can make me follow you?”
The other party’s gaze made Vanessa inexplicably fearful. She felt like she was being watched by some terrifying presence.
Although this man had a beautiful face, when his eyes were fixed on someone, they exuded a strong pressure.
This pressure could even make people feel breathless, surpassing the pleasure brought by his handsome face.
Vanessa’s group of girlfriends who were with her chimed in when Vanessa didn’t speak. “Our Vanessa is a rich young lady. Have you heard of Katyna Corporation?
That’s her family’s company.”
“There are over a thousand workers in her family’s factory alone!”
“And in a few years, it might go public. By then, Vanessa’s worth will be beyond what ordinary people can compare to.”
“You’re lucky to have caught Vanessa’s eye. If you make her happy, you won’t have to worry about anything in the future!”
Mason shrugged and turned to Veronica. “Is this your classmate? It seems like your school’s admission standards are pretty low if someone like this can get in.”
Veronica was sweating profusely, “This has nothing to do with the threshold, every school has such people.”
“Veronica, what did you say?!” Vanessa glared angrily, “Do you know who you’re talking to?!”
“So, do you think you’re noble? Only you can criticize others, but others can’t criticize you?” Veronica retorted.
“I am indeed more noble than you, so what?” Vanessa said, her eyes filled with not only anger but also disdain. In her eyes, people like Veronica were nothing but lowly dust.
Although she was being kept by someone now, once this kind of thing was exposed, she would never be able to hold her head up again!
She would see how unlucky Veronica would be then!
And now, the first thing she had to do was-“Manager, where is the manager of your restaurant?”
Vanessa suddenly grabbed a waiter.
The waiter went to find the manager, and after a moment, the manager walked over and asked, “Is there anything Miss Thompson needs?” After all, Vanessa was a regular here, and the manager knew her.
“Well, you see, I paid for their table today. After all, my classmate usually does compensated dating and brought her gigolo here to eat. The price is a bit too much for her to bear, so as a classmate, I kindly helped her out.”
Vanessa deliberately raised her voice when speaking, obviously wanting everyone around to hear, and the group of girlfriends. standing beside her even burst into mocking laughter.
After hearing Vanessa’s words, the manager looked at Veronica’s table and was completely stunned.
What…what is this woman talking about? Saying that the female companion brought by Mason from the Reed family is…doing compensated dating? And then saying that Mason is a gigolo?
Oh my god, if the Reed family really investigates, not only will this woman be in trouble, but even their restaurant will be implicated!