The Unassuming Mason Wilde

Chapter 5

Mason got home that day earlier than usual. He had told Scarlet in the morning that he was going job sourcing but did not disclose where exactly he was going to apply.

“Did you hear the news? It’s the talk all over town!” 

“What news?”

Mason feigned ignorance.

“The change in chairman of Microloft! Rita Donovan released an official statement.”

“Called him Mr Wilde. First name undisclosed.”

“Oh! That’s really interesting!” Mason said.

“Could you in any way be related to the Wilde’s? I know I’ve asked before and all.”

“Not at all. Just pure coins except we bear the same last name.”

“Oh, alright.”

That moment, Scarlet got a call.

“Okay, mom.” She said on the phone.

“Grandma wants us all over for dinner.” She said to Mason.

“Myself included?” He asked.

“Of Course! Everyone knows I wouldn’t go if they didn’t include you!”

Scarlet always defended him to her family. She was the perfect wife to him even though it was not a romantic relationship.

They arrived at the Rodney’s mansion and all sat for dinner.

Madam Rodney was at the end of the long table and all her kids and grandkids were sitting around.

“Your suit is a little worn out don’t you think?” Michelle, Scarlet’s sister said to Mason with a smirk on her face.

She was especially fond of making fun of Mason’s clothing much more than anyone else in the family.

“Much better than repeating one designer every other week. We know your wardrobe at this point.” 

Mason retorted back, taking a bite out of his food.

Michelle gasped! Mason never talked back to her. What had gotten into him?!

“How dare you speak to my daughter that way?! Apologize immediately you sc*m!” Vivian yelled.

“Mom, Michelle started it.” Scarlet said softly.

“So you will side with this nobody over your own sister?!”

“Michelle needs to be put in her place every now and then. She is the youngest here after all.”

Scarlet shrugged.

“Madam Rodney, have you heard about the new project Microloft is embarking on?” Mason broke the tension with his question.

“Of course I have! Everyone is talking about it.”

“I would like to apply for the role of construction but I’m sure it’s already over-saturated now.”

Mason needed madam Rodney to be interested in the job for his plan to work.

“So you’re just going to give up and not apply?”

“Quit edging grandma on, nobody. If we applied and got rejected it would do bad for our image!” 

Jason said.

“And what if you got it?!” Mason said back.

“The position of COO is vacant at Rodneys. How about you task your kids and grandchildren?”

Mason proposed.

She didn’t like where she was going but she bought in.

“Let me hear what you have to say.”

“I propose you give everyone here a task of securing the contract with Microloft. Whoever gets the deal, you appoint as COO.”

Elicia burst out laughing.

“But that’s impossible! We wouldn’t get past the lobby!”

“Quiet child! You have always had such a defeatist mentality!”

“Whoever secures the contract will be appointed as COO!”

Murmurs were heard round the table.

“But what if none of us get it?” Michelle asked.

“Then it never happened.”

Madam Rodney responded.

After the dinner, Scarlet said to Mason

“Why did you plant that idea in her head?”

“You know it’s a lost cause.” She said as she dropped her purse.

“Also, you were a bit harsh to Michelle. You know she’s just a child.”

“You also know she gives me a hard time for no reason.”

Scarlet laughed.

“They all give you a hard time for no reason!”

“I’m sorry Mason, perhaps I’m just biased towards her because she’s my sister.”

“I understand.”

“Do you plan on trying for the contract at microloft?” Mason asked Scarlet.

“What? Of course not! It’s a lost cause.”

“I don’t even know why you suggested it.” 

Mason shrugged and said, “you have no reason not to go for it.”

“Oh I do. It will just give Jason and Elicia a chance to play even dirtier than they always do.” She said.

“I want no part in it.”

“I still think you should try. Try it Scarlet, you really never know.”

Scarlet gave it a thought. “What do I have to lose right?”

“Just typical Jason and Elicia. And a bit of my mom.” She laughed.

“I’m going to do it!” She said.

Scarlet had no idea that Mason had called Rita Donovan earlier to tell her to specifically hand the contract to Scarlet.

She was in for a treat!