“I will take the test,” Mason replied, and the man nodded his head, but before he could lead the way away from the group, Ms. Sonia stepped forward.“If the committee want my student to undertake a test, I would also supervise it,” she said, her tone leaving no room for negotiation.The man hesitated, unprepared for resistance. When he couldn't make up a reply, he shifted his gaze toward the judges’ table.After the men exchange murmurs and nods, permission was granted by the judges, and Ms. Sonia straightened her posture. “Let go, Mason,” She gestured for Mason to walk beside her. He didn't know why but he was sure he noticed the confidence residing in her tone.‘This is going to be interesting,’ Mason muttered to himself. They trail behind the officer together, slipping away from the crowd through the corridor beneath the stands, and the roar of the crowd slowly fades into a low, uneasy hum.“What's going on? Why is Mason Williams being taken away by the committee?” a voice muttere

“What's going on? What's he talking about?” Cleopatra asked, curiosity masking her voice. She shifted her gaze from Mason to the man on his knees. She remembers him, not because of the uniform he wore, but because of the expression he had earlier when he was rudely accusing Mason of cheating.Mason reluctantly lowered his gaze to the security officer, who was once barking orders. “You should head home and get some rest. I'll come by later to pick you up," he replied.“Later?”Mason nodded. "I'd like to introduce you to my family," he added, finally meeting her eyes.When he saw the expression flash across her face, a small smile appeared on his face. "I'm sure they would love to meet you," he added. Cleopatra, with a slowed breath, nodded. She took one last glance at the kneeling man, then turned toward her car.Mason watched silently as her vehicle pulled away from the engineering faculty, its taillights vanishing into the distance. Once the car was out of sight, he turned his atten

Mason's car soared through the empty street of the WPD; its tires barely touched the ground at its immense speed. ‘Slow down!’ The thought surged in once, prompting Mason to carefully hit the brakes. The car's tires screeched, and when it finally came to a stop, Mason exhaled, his eyes averted to the incoming truck just a short distance ahead.“You’re being reckless,” Emoji called. Mason shifted his gaze to the left to the figure floating in the air. “If you are wondering how long I have been here, it was the moment where one slip from that steering wheel could end your life,” he completed.Mason sighs, leaning into his seat. The words of Miranda replayed in his mind. His enemies could already be making plans, and yet he didn't know who they were. Though he maintained a calm expression, deep down he was worried and more worried since he couldn't talk to his family about the dangers lurking around.“How am I supposed to protect them when I can't even tell them who I'm protecting them

Inside the Williams mansion, the dining hall glowed with soft light, and long curtains towered over the tall windows that overlooked the gardens. Voices and laughter echoed faintly from within, and Cleopatra’s steps slowed the moment she heard it.“How dare you!” a voice giggles ahead, causing Cleopatra to turn her head to glance over her shoulder at Mason, who is trailing behind them. His face is adorned with a reassuring smile, yet it’s not quick enough to hide the hint of amusement as he catches Grace's voice. “Relax, dear. My daughters don’t. Much,” Grace says with a warm smile, as she notices the subtle expression Cleopatra is desperately trying to suppress.As they entered the space, the conversation at the table paused, and the three figures stared in their direction.A brief silence lingered through the room as the girl shifted their gaze from Mason to the girl his mother held close. Cleopatra's eyes quickly glanced across the table, and her eyes immediately fell on Haley.Ma

At that moment, a panicked expression crawled into Billy’s face, and he forced down a lump forming in his throat. For weeks the Highs have been trying to secure a meeting with Williams, who has always declined their offer for some reason. Now after finally securing a million-dollar deal, the thought of messing it up already made Billy's stomach twitch with uncertainty.‘He wants me to attend a million-dollar deal?!’“Me?” Billy asked, lowering his voice, as though the walls themselves might overhear him. “Sir, the Higgs family requested you personally. Jacob Higgs is already inside.”Mason raised his brow, his expression composed, almost as if he was bored, and yet his eyes held a sharp awareness that made Billy straighten unconsciously.“That is precisely why you’re going in instead of me,” he answered. Billy searched his face, hoping to find a trace of doubt, but there was none. Mason trusted him enough to reveal the surface of his plan to him, but he wasn't ready to take the chanc