Mason gritted his teeth. This was all Rose’s fault and he wanted to make sure that she would never be able to step foot in Sandfort City again!
Janet had wanted to head downstairs to have something to eat but when she heard the string of curses that blasted down the hallway, she smirked and strode over to where Mason was standing instead. She stopped next to him, making a point to shoot him an icy glare, then brushed past him and went into the bedroom, thereafter locking the door.
Mason blinked.
What did I say this time?
He stood at the same spot, looking confused as he stared at the door that was firmly shut in his face. He was clueless as to what he said to warrant such treatment.
Back in the bedroom, the corner of Janet’s lips tugged into a smirk as she pulled out her phone and made a call.
“Rose here. Tell your boss that I want to see him at the teahouse tomorrow at six in the evening. He has to show up alone and don’t think about bringing anything! Remember, I have eyes everywhere in Sandfort City.”
With that, she hung up before the person on the other end could respond.
A sinister glee rose within her as she clutched her phone.
She reveled at the thought of seeing that man’s thunderous expression.
On the other end, the man who worked in Black Rain’s communications office stared at his phone in bewilderment.
Rose? Rose wants to see the boss? Why would Rose want to see the boss all of a sudden?
After all, both of them were rivals and there was absolutely no reason for them to meet. He wondered if there would be a fight and if so, did that mean that Rose was going to take the chance to eradicate Black Rain altogether?
The messenger could not comprehend her intentions so he quickly made a call to Sean to inform him of this.
Meanwhile, Mason was in his study when Sean came in to relay the details of the messenger’s phone call to him. “Mr. Lowry, Rose requests a meeting with you at the teahouse tomorrow at six in the evening.”
Mason had his eyes closed while he rubbed the spot above his brow, but when he heard Rose’s name, his eyes flew open and flashed dangerously. “Rose?” he repeated.
Rose? Why would she want to meet me alone all of a sudden?
Upon seeing the rage that burned in Mason’s eyes, Sean pointed out, “She asks that you meet her alone and says she has eyes all over Sandfort City.”
Mason clenched his fists slightly after hearing Sean’s words.
Hmph! I’m the most powerful person in Asia—why should I show up just because some lowly author asks me to? And who does she think she is to threaten me to not bring anything along?
Mason’s thin lips tipped up at the corners to form a devious smile.
“Mr. Lowry, in light of all this, why don’t I turn her down on your behalf?” Sean could tell that Mason was less than interested in meeting Rose, and he decided that it would be far more sensible to reject her ridiculous request.
In turn, Mason said nothing and nodded instead.
Sean nodded and spun to head out of the study,
However, just before he could close the door behind him, Mason called out flatly, “Wait.”
Sean turned around to look at the man—who was visibly angry as he sat behind his desk—and felt a chill run up his spine. He regarded Mason with respect as he asked, “Mr. Lowry, is there anything else I can help you with?”
Mason cleared his throat in response and was hesitant as he said, “I’ll meet her.”
He wanted to see what that cunning woman was up to!
“Yes, sir,” Sean answered but he appeared pensive as he hovered by the doorway. “Should I tell Miss Jackson about this?”
Upon hearing this, Mason fell silent and after a pause he replied witheringly, “I’ll tell her myself.”
“Very well, sir.” Sean’s reply was followed by the soft clicking sound of the door closing shut.
What the hell is Rose up to?
Jan has been ignoring me all this while out of jealousy. If she finds out that I’m meeting up with another woman alone, will she run away from home and never come back?
A painful ringing seemed to reverberate through Mason’s headspace as he thought about this, and he winced as the headache seized him.
It was Wednesday the next day, and it was a school day, too.
Janet climbed out of bed and washed up, then got ready to head downstairs for breakfast.
