"Why are you harassing my girlfriend?" Asked Jacob, holding Mason's gaze.
Natalia's face beams the moment she sees Jacob. She turns to Mason with irritation. "Babe, can you believe this lowlife is accusing me of stealing his money!"Jacob scoffs, staring at Mason. "Have you lost it, Mason, or is this the aftermath of your poverty?" His eyes were sharp as those words flew out of his mouth.Mason ignored his insult, as the only one that hurt was Helen's. "All I want is the money this cheater took from my bag," Mason replied, turning to Helen. "Did you hear that? Mason just called Natalia Hallow a cheater. What's going on? Were they dating?" a curious voice murmured from the crowd. "How can you say that? Helen would never date someone as poor as him," May, who was beside her friend, retorted at the statement. "Give me back my money, Natalia!" Mason yelled, causing Helen to shiver at his sudden outburst.Jacob, who saw this, pretended to be shocked when he heard Mason's words. He burst into laughter, and his friend behind him followed suit. "Is this how you beg for money nowadays, Mason!" Jacob said, holding his stomach.Mason ignored his stunt and kept a straight face at Helen, who overcame her shock and joined in Jacob's laughter. She was acting like she never even knew Mason, whom she had been dating for six months. "I know you are poor, but has poverty made you this delusional to accuse my girlfriend of not only cheating but stealing from you?" Another laughter erupted from both Jacob and his friend's circle. "Do you even have anything worth stealing?'Mason gritted his teeth. He still couldn't believe he would wake up one day and the girl he loved would turn into a two-faced cheating bastard who would leave for money. "Is this your way of getting back at her because she turns you down after you confess your love?" Jacob asked between his laughter. "Mason Williams confesses to Natalia! What was he thinking? Was he expecting Natalia to leave Jacob and date a broke guy like him," The student who heard this burst into laughter?Mason's face twitches with anger, and his heart tugs with pain. It seems like the entire school knows Natalia and Jacob had been dating except him. He hated himself for not only loving such a person but also getting manipulated by love. "How much do you need?" Jacob's voice dragged Mason from his trance. "A dollar? Hundred dollars?" Jacob ridiculed. He put his hands into his front pocket and pulled out a white envelope, the same one that contained Mason's salary. Mason recognized the envelope, making his body stiffen with anger, but he remained calm. "Here you go," Jacob tossed the envelope to the ground. "This contains a five hundred dollars; take it as a good gesture from me." He said with a proud smile.The crowd around gasps in surprise at Jacob's action. "Oh my God, Jacob is just too generous." a voice from the crowd was thrilled at his action. "He even gave someone who accused his girlfriend of cheating a thousand dollars to show how generous he is." "He's a real man,"Mason knew Natalia and Jacob planned everything, knowing he would come for his money so they could both humiliate him. Jacob has successfully fooled them into thinking he was the owner of the money.Mason's eyes daggered at Jacob, but Natalia's voice cut him. "Just take the money and leave," Natalia hissed.Mason retrieved his money from the ground. Arguing with Jacob or Natalia was useless because the crowd had already painted him to be a liar. Mason placed the envelope in his pocket and retreated from the crowd. He wasn't planning on staying for the class anyway. "Did you see that? He is a hypocrite!" one student spat back at Mason. "Jacob is being generous to him, and he can not appreciate his kindness; what a hypocrite!" another spat, but Mason ignored them and exited the classroom.He headed downtown to look for a day job since he could only work at the restaurant at night. He knew getting a decent day of joy in this part of the country without connection was like casting a hook without bait in the river, hoping to catch a fish.Mason glanced at his watch. It was already 2:00 pm. He had been walking for hours and hadn't seen any jobs, and the ones he saw wouldn't even give him a chance or a listening ear.He decided to cross the road and get a bottle of water as he was dehydrated from the terrible sun. The loud honk popped him out of his thoughts as he was crossing the road. Mason tilted his life to see the car speeding out of the next street, but it was too late, and Mason was spinning in the air with his life flashing before his eyes.The screams of people nearby soared the air. "Oh my God! That car just hit that man!" a passerby who saw the accident screamed. Mason landed hard on the floor, bleeding from the impact. His vision was blurry, and his body was heavy. It was the aftermath of the accident, and his mind slowly drifted away. 'Is this the end for me,' Mason thought in his half-conscious mind, which was slowly fading away with each passing second. With that, Mason knew death was knocking at his door.
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“Is that Cleopatra?” A scoff escaped Marcus's lips as he placed a hand on his car. Mason's eyes followed his gesture. “So, you got her new contact?” His tone dripped with sarcasm, but unlike him, Mason could sense the jealousy hidden behind it.After the incident between them, Mason wasn't surprised Cleopatra had changed her contact so Marcus wouldn't be able to contact her directly.“How long have you known Cleopatra?” Marcus asked; the incredulity in his eyes was clear, causing Mason's to remain quiet as his calm demeanor.Marcus, seeing Mason’s silence, shifted his gaze from the vehicle to the man standing before him. “I know Cleopatra might not see it, but I know what you are,” he whispered with a smirk.Mason slowly lifted an eyebrow. “And what exactly am I?”The question lingered in the air, prompting a grin to spread wider on Marcus's face. “Unlike you, I have real connections,” he replied, his voice dropping with pride. “Part of those connections involves uncovering who you re
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After Mason finished shopping, the evening slowly faded into darkness, stretching through the entire city. The night sky was illuminated by the twinkling stars scattered across the universe, and the fresh air made night walks lovely. Inside Mason's room, his eyes caught a glimpse of his reflection in the mirror. Tonight, he opted for a plain but sophisticated look. His figure was in a simple, fitted sleeve that highlighted his form, and the top button was teasingly undone to reveal a hint of his masculine chest. He paired it with tailored black trousers and polished shoes that shine under the soft light.Mason sighs, running his hand through his neat hair, taking a last glance.“Why are you taking so long?!” Helen's voice echoed impatiently through the closed door. “Let me see already!” she muttered, assisted by the soft bang on his door. Mason rolled his eyes towards the door. “Give me a minute,” he groaned, moving toward the door, where he could hear Helen's foot impatiently tappi
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Mason stepped out of the taxi, pulled out a bill from his wallet, and handed it to the driver, who was stunned by the unexpected generosity. This was the second time Mason had given him a generous tip, and the man couldn't help but bow his head in gratitude at the young man's kindness.Meanwhile, the mansion staff, aware of their young master's arrival, lined up outside. The driver opened the trunk of the taxi, allowing them to begin unloading the boxes and packages.Within moments, the trunk was empty, and the staff followed Mason as he made his way into the mansion.As he stepped into the elegantly furnished living room, he was greeted by the sight of his sisters lounging comfortably on the sofas. Helen was the first to notice his presence; she jumped up from her seat with a wide smile. “Mason's back!” she exclaimed, running into his open arms.“"Hey, princess," Mason murmured, planting a kiss on her forehead. "How is your day going?" He turned his gaze to Haley, who was fixated on
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The room was filled with a heated energy that suffocated the entire space. The figures inside glared at each other; one was angry about being fired, while the other was furious about having their authority undermined. This was the first time something like this had ever happened in the shop, and even the staff members outside could hear their voices through the closed door.“What did you just say?!” The madam's voice reverberated, causing the people outside the room to turn toward the door in shock.Emily wiped the tears from her cheeks, feeling the remnants of her pain. For the first time, she could see the madam's composed facade had been shattered, leaving nothing but anger. “You can’t just fire me because you feel threatened,” Emily scoffed as her words dug deeper, and to her satisfaction, she could see the anger in the lady’s reaction.“How dare you! You pathetic bitch!” The madam barks, moving closer to Emily like a predator sizing up its prey. Emily felt a shiver of fear, but s
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Emily trailed behind the madam as they entered the office, her name elegantly embossed at the top of the door. "Shut the door," the madam commanded. With a nod, Emily complied, closing it firmly to block the curious eyes of the staff lingering outside.Inside the office, the air felt cold, sending a shiver up Emily's spine. The madam, whose expression matched the chilly atmosphere, took her seat. It was clear to Emily that this meeting was not a celebration of her recent sales.“Have a seat,” the madam finally said, gesturing to the empty chair across from her.Without hesitation, Emily adjusted her blouse and settled into the chair, feeling its frame press against her back.The madam, preoccupied with whatever tasks she had, ignored Emily as she rifled through a stack of documents on her desk. After what felt like an eternity of silence, the madam finally lifted her gaze and locked eyes with Emily."You made a big sale today," she said with a furrowed brow. Emily gave a small nod, an
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As Mason's cab roared to life, the small crowd of staff watching his every move inside the shop rushed to the transparent glass entrance. Their attention shifted from the young man in the taxi to Emily, who was bidding a heartfelt goodbye. The smile on her face was contagious, causing some of the staff to chuckle."I think Emily is in love!" one of them teased, prompting the rest to erupt into laughter."I don't blame her, who wouldn't?!" Another voice chimed in, turning everyone's gaze towards her. The girl who had spoken rolled her eyes. "For God's sake, did you see him? He’s tall, handsome, muscular, and crazy rich! I think I’m already pregnant!" she exclaimed, running her hand through her hair.The other colleagues watching her exaggerated expression burst into laughter. Among the staff was a salesgirl who didn’t join in the laughter. She was the madam's sister. Unlike the other staff members who wore excited expressions, the girl's eyes panned at Emily with a look devoid of emoti
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