Filed To Story: The Scarlet Vengeance: Justice of a Framed Beauty Novel (Grace & Jason)
Mezera did feel superior, but she couldn’t say that to someone like Mason.
“I…I just thought that you two didn’t really…look like a couple. If Mr. Reed said she was your girlfriend just to save face after what I said, then I apologize.”
“No need,” Mason said. “You don’t have the right to make that call. Let me handle it.”
Mezera’s face turned red at his words.
“Also, you mentioned that your father is the chairman of Ladd Group, right? I remember that,” Mason said before taking Veronica and leaving.
Mezera stood there, her face now pale instead of red.
Remember? Remember who her father is?
The cold tone made her feel like he wanted to destroy her.
Maybe…her actions today would bring endless trouble to the Ladd Family. Mezera suddenly had a premonition in her heart.
If possible, she hoped that this premonition would never come true.
Veronica followed Mason towards the school gate.
“Are you angry?” Veronica couldn’t help but ask.
“Do you think I’m angry?” Mason asked back.
“Well, I think so,” she said. “Of course, if I’m wrong, then I apologize.”
“Why are you apologizing?” Mason abruptly stopped and turned to Veronica. “Even if I’m really angry, it’s not you who should apologize. It’s not you who made me angry.”
“Is it because of what your classmate said earlier?” she asked.
Mason pursed his thin lips. He couldn’t even explain his own emotions at the moment.
Why did he feel so uncomfortable and even want to hit someone when he heard someone belittling her?
He stared at her, as if he could see right through her, and Veronica’s heart couldn’t help but beat faster.
“Don’t be angry. That classmate of yours is probably regretting everything she said now and wishing she hadn’t said anything,” Veronica said. “By the way, where are we going now?”
“We’re going to have lunch with Jasper and William. They should be waiting for us in the restaurant by now,” Mason said.
“Oh, the restaurant?” Veronica was surprised.
Mason took her to a restaurant near the school. Jasper and William had chosen a private room, and when Veronica followed Mason into the room, she saw Jasper and William playing mobile games.
“Hey, Sister Veronica, you’re here. William and I are playing a game. You and Mason can order first.
We’ll finish this game soon,” Jasper said.
“Okay.” Veronica nodded and sat down with Mason. She scanned the QR code on the table with her phone and opened the menu page.
The restaurant served Emerald City’s home-style dishes. Veronica ordered a few dishes and then let
Mason order.
After Mason finished ordering, Jasper and William’s game seemed to have entered a fierce stage.
Jasper would occasionally shout, “Ah…ah, William, come save me, I can’t take it anymore…I’m going to die…”
“Ah! What should I do? I’m dead. Wait for me to respawn…”
“Quick, hurry up, help me block it!”
“One wave, one wave, here comes a wave…”
Veronica rested her chin on her hand and watched Jasper playing games. She used to play these online games on her phone too, but she stopped playing after she broke up with Mason. Playing games always reminded her of the times she played with Mason.
Firstly, she didn’t want to be reminded of the past and get upset. Secondly, she didn’t have the time anymore. Her time was mostly spent on studying and working, and carefree life seemed to be getting further away from her.
Watching Jasper and William playing games now made her miss the times she played games with
Mason.
“OK, we barely won!” Jasper let out a sigh of relief and put down his phone.
“That was satisfying,” William said.
Jasper smiled, “Yeah, it was.”
“By the way, I ordered some food earlier. Take a look and see if you want to add anything,” Veronica said.
“No need, you and Mason ordered enough. William and I will just eat,” Mason said, his gaze suddenly falling on Veronica and Mason’s phones. “Hey, Sister Veronica, you and Mason have the same phone charm.”
Veronica’s face turned slightly red. “Yeah, we bought it at a booth in your school. It’s pretty nice.”
“Is it a couple charm? Are you and Mason officially dating now?” Jasper looked at Veronica with a sharp gaze.
Mason didn’t say anything, but his gaze was also on Veronica, as if waiting for her answer.
Veronica pursed her lips and answered honestly, “Yeah, we’re dating.”
If we’re going to date, let’s do it openly and honestly. There’s no need to hide anything.
Upon hearing this, Jasper immediately laughed and said, “Oh, that’s great! Mason, you’ll have to rely on Sister Veronica from now on. By the way, when are you free next? How about the four of us go on a date together?”
“Together?” Veronica was taken aback.
“Yes, it’s more fun to hang out with more people!” Jasper said.
Veronica looked at Mason. Although she didn’t mind going on a date together, would he be against it?
As if guessing what she was thinking, Mason said, “Let’s do it together then.”
“Yeah, that’s great! We’ll go on a date together, take some photos, and send them to our big brother to tease him. He’s the only one who’s still single now,” Jasper said.
Looking at Jasper’s worried expression, William was relieved. At least now, Jasper wouldn’t think about the time when Lawrence forcibly kissed her.
But as for Lawrence, he wouldn’t let this matter go. He had to get justice for Jasper!
After finishing their meal, Veronica received a call from Daniel, saying that there was something urgent at the company and she needed to come back to help.
“Today is your day off, and you don’t have any classes, right?
You can come over, and the supervisor needs the documents urgently,” Daniel said.
“Oh, I see. Alright, I’ll come over,” Veronica said.
“Okay, by the way, where are you now? Do you want me to come pick you up?” Daniel asked.
“I…” Veronica didn’t have a chance to speak before Mason took her phone and said to the other end,
“I’ll take her there.”
After the call ended, Veronica looked at Mason and said, “You’re taking me to the company.”
“Otherwise? Let you take the subway by yourself?” Mason asked back. “Let’s go!”
Veronica said goodbye to Jasper and William, and obediently got into Mason’s car.
As the car drove towards Veronica’s agency, when they were close to the company’s entrance,
Veronica said, “Just stop by the roadside.”
“Don’t need to send me to the company entrance?” Mason asked.
“No, if you really send me to the entrance, it will attract too much attention. I’m just a small assistant. If it’s too eye-catching, it’s not good. You know, our company is an agency for celebrities, and there are paparazzi following us.” Veronica explained.
“Okay.” Mason didn’t insist. “I’ll come to pick you up when you’re done.”
“No need, I can take the subway back by myself. It’s a waste of time for you to come and pick me up.”
Veronica said. “Then…how about waiting for me in my apartment? Of course, if you have time, you can cook some dishes for me.”
Knowing that he studied abroad and could cook by himself, she really wanted to taste his cooking.
Mason looked at Veronica, and on her face, there was a certain. expectation, and her eyes were shining.
Looking at her expression, it made him have the impulse to agree to all her requests.
“Okay.” Mason said, “Then I’ll wait for you in your apartment.”
“Okay.” Veronica smiled and got out of the car, watching Mason drive away. Meanwhile, in a taxi not far away, Daniel was staring at this scene with a gloomy face.
As Veronica walked towards the company, suddenly she heard footsteps behind her, and then someone tapped her on the shoulder.
She was startled and turned her head to see Daniel.
“Why didn’t you let Mason take you to the company entrance? Wouldn’t that be more convenient?”
Daniel asked.
“Ah, you saw it?” Veronica said nervously. “It’s more noticeable at the company entrance.”
“Did Mason ask you to hide your relationship?” Daniel said. “Maybe he doesn’t want to go public, maybe he’s just playing with you.”
“Enough, Daniel!” Veronica said displeased. “The relationship between me and my boyfriend is our private matter. I hope you don’t make unfounded comments.”
“I’m doing this for your own good!” Daniel said angrily. “What kind of person is Mason? Do you really think he will marry you? Families like the Reed family only marry those who are of equal status.
Besides, do you really think Mason is sincere to you?”
“What the Reed family is like and how Mason treats me are my own business!” Veronica retorted bluntly.
“Mason could have left you back then, causing you to struggle and work hard to earn a living. After he returned to the country, it didn’t take long for him to be with you again. Don’t you think the timing is too coincidental?” Daniel said.
“What are you trying to say?” Veronica frowned.
“I mean, Mason may be with you now to get revenge on you. I heard that you broke up with him back then, and you had a dispute with him before he went abroad. You also moved away from your family and lived alone in your current place. Later, the Barlow family fell from grace in the business world, and all the benefits that the
Reed family gave you were gone. Now, your father seems to be worried about business matters all the time,” Daniel said.