Sitting on the seat of power, the man shook his head and spoke in a calm and collected voice. “Forget it; let’s wait for J’Adore to make her move.” Although she won’t be free any time soon, she is the only one I can count on right now.
“Understood.” After that, the black-clothed man slowly withdrew.
Then, the man on the seat sighed deeply and thought to himself, I hope J’Adore can take action soon. Otherwise, I might not remain the president of Markovia for long.
Back at Royal Garden, Janet became drowsy after treating her wound and fell asleep on the sofa. Desire finally woke her up at midnight. “Janet, are you not going home today?”
Yawning drowsily, Janet opened her eyes slightly. “What time is it?”
Desire pointed at the clock and replied, “It’s midnight.”
Upon hearing those words, Janet sprang up without warning, gathered her stuff, and left in a hurry. I told him I’ll be back in an hour or two. I can’t believe I slept until midnight! He must be worried sick by now! I’ll probably face a barrage of questions when I get back.
It was late at night at the Lowry Residence; Mason sat on the sofa and waited for Janet. He had arrived home at 9 PM and had been waiting for her to return ever since. Despite waiting until midnight, she was nowhere to be seen.
It’s so late. The way back is quite dangerous. Besides, I don’t know if anybody in medical school harbors any malicious intentions toward her. “Find out where the medical students of Woodsbury University are holding their class reunion.” So that I can go and pick her up.
“Yes, sir.” His subordinate immediately withdrew to begin investigating upon receiving the order. At that moment, a familiar cold and calm voice rang out from the outside. Janet walked in lazily, greeting all the servants she met along the way.
Mason’s fingers twitched slightly. Then, he hastily got up and eagerly walked over to the girl standing outside. He pulled her into his arms and hugged her tightly, the musky scent surrounding the man’s body blending together with the crisp scent of the woman’s body.
“You’re so late.” His deep voice was questioning, trying to sound her out.
“Yeah. I sent Abby home,” Janet replied lightly.
Abby was somebody he knew, so he didn’t question her any further. Wrapping his arm around her shoulders, he led her toward the dining room. “Let’s eat. The food has gotten cold.”
Janet’s expression paled slightly when he touched the wound on her shoulder. She secretly slipped out of his grasp and said faintly, “I already ate.”
Upon hearing those words, the man squeezed her hand and said preachingly, “You probably ate a bunch of junk food outside. I asked the chef to make soup for you. You can go to bed after finishing it.”
In response, she lifted her gaze and studied him coldly. I have to admit; the difference in his attitude toward Rose and me is very obvious. She looked at the man’s slightly reddened lips—it was a mark left behind from when she forcibly kissed him in the teahouse. Then, she deliberately reached out, grabbed him by the chin, and questioned him, “What is this red mark on your lips?”
When his chin was grabbed so suddenly, he subconsciously pursed his lips. After that, he closed his mouth and shook his head. She narrowed her eyes at him, moving her cherry lips. “You went to meet Rose today. Did she leave that mark on you?”
“Yes—no… It’s not what you’re thinking. Please, let me explain first.” He immediately panicked.
Janet crossed her arms in front of her chest and raised an eyebrow at him. She knowingly said, “Fine; explain yourself. Who else could it be but Rose?”
Mason fell silent. Rose must have been aiming for this when she deliberately kissed me just now. How could I be so blind?! Why didn’t I notice the lipstick mark on my lips?! Furrowing his eyebrows together slightly, it took a long while before he answered, “Jan, it’s not what you’re thinking. It was Rose; she forcibly kissed me. I swear; I immediately pushed her away the moment she kissed me.”
