MASONCHAPTER 157Tanya sat at a table in the extreme of the high standard restaurant, mask and hood covering her face. Her eyes were fixed on the table across the room, where Mason, Ana, and their kids sat. They were laughing and having a good time, enjoying each other's company. Tanya's fists clenched under the table, and the longer she watched, the angrier she became.What did they have to be happy about? They were the reason she was unhappy and alone. Mason had left her for Ana, and now they had a perfect life while she struggled to move on.Tanya tried to focus on her own dinner but found she had no appetite. She couldn't stop watching them, the way Mason played with their children and the way Ana's eyes lit up when she spoke. It was disgusting, and Tanya's anger continued to build.Finally, she couldn't take it anymore. Tanya stood up, and without a word or a glance towards the happy family, she made her way towards the exit. As soon as she was outside, she tore off her mask and
MASONCHAPTER 156The sun had set on the small village, and the jubilation from earlier in the day had died down, leaving a few of the elders gathered in a dimly lit room, deep in discussion. The prophesied savior had found the gem, and they were all closer to the end of the tyrant king's rule. However, they knew that their work was far from over. They needed to ensure that the savior was trained to use the gem effectively, or else it could be a threat to them all. One of the elders spoke up, his voice low and gruff. "We cannot simply rely on the savior to know how to use the gem. It is far too powerful, and if used incorrectly, could cause great harm." The other elders nodded in agreement, their faces grave. Another elder, a woman with kind eyes, spoke up. "I agree. We need someone who is as old as the gem to train the savior. Someone who knows its power and how to control it." The first elder nodded thoughtfully. "Yes, someone like Cyrus." At the mention of his name, Cyrus, a y
MASONCHAPTER 154Ana sat on her comfortable couch, flipping through channels on the television while her twin children, Lily and Max, sat on the floor in front of her, playing with their toys. The room was filled with the sound of their laughter and the chatter of the TV show, but Ana's mind was elsewhere. She had been waiting for a phone call from the factory all day, anxiously anticipating the arrival of the materials she needed for her upcoming fashion line.Just then, the doorbell rang, and Ana's heart leapt with excitement. She knew it could only be one person. She quickly got up and made her way to the door, where her best friend, Dalia, stood, smiling broadly. The kids ran up to her, jumping up and down with excitement and shouting her name."Hey, Aunt Dalia!" they exclaimed in unison."Hey, my little darlings!" Dalia replied, scooping them both up in her arms for a hug.Ana and Dalia hugged each other tightly, happy to see each other after what felt like forever. It had been
MASONCHAPTER 153A few days later, Ana's grandfather was discharged. Despite Ana's persuasion he still decided to stay in his old house saying it held so much memory he didn't want to let go off.Ana had no choice but to let him be. For the next few days Ana was so preoccupied with her plans on how to get the president that she had neglected her work until her PA drew her attention to the fact that the stock price was dropping. She had to choice than to let go and get back to building her business. None of these he told Mason, because he wasn't aware of her plans and she did not want him to fund out. Ana had been feeling increasingly stressed and anxious for the past few days. She had been working long hours and had barely been able to get any rest. As she lay down in bed one night, she closed her eyes and tried to calm her racing thoughts.Suddenly, Ana felt a strange sensation wash over her. It was as if her body was being pulled into a vortex, and she was losing touch with realit
MASONCHAPTER 152Ana stood in front of her grandfather, her heart pounding in her chest. She had just asked the question that had been nagging at her for weeks, and now she waited anxiously for his response.Her grandfather looked at her with surprise, his brow furrowing in confusion. "What do you mean, if Mason was the father of your kids?" he asked.Ana hesitated for a moment before responding. "I mean, what if he was the biological father of the twins?" she said.Her grandfather didn't answer right away. Instead, he looked at her for a long moment, his eyes searching her face for something. Then he sighed and shook his head."Ana, are you trying to tell me something?" he asked.Ana felt a lump form in her throat. She had been so worried about her grandfather's reaction that she had forgotten how difficult it would be to actually tell him the truth."No, no, I'm not trying to tell you anything," she said quickly. "I was just asking a hypothetical question."Her grandfather didn't l
MASONCHAPTER 151Ana sat by her grandfather's hospital bed, sipping from a glass of water. Mason stood awkwardly beside her, unsure of what to say or do in this situation. They had come to visit Ana's grandpa, who had been hospitalized for a few days now. Ana's grandfather had always been a jolly old man, but now he seemed a little more subdued.As Ana took a sip of water, she suddenly choked on it and spat it out. Mason froze in shock, not knowing what to do. Ana's grandfather chuckled at the scene and then turned to Mason. "Is she your girlfriend?" he asked, winking mischievously.Mason's eyes widened in surprise. He had not expected such a direct question. He stumbled over his words and tried to explain that they were just friends, but Ana cut him off. "Grandpa, is that all you can think about?"Her grandfather looked a little taken aback but then replied, "Well, why wouldn't I think of that? You've decided not to marry, and Mason looks strong and eligible. I'd like him to be your
MASONCHAPTER 150Ana stood by the door of her grandfather's hospital room, watching as Mason walked over to her grandfather's bed. She felt a pang of guilt for being slightly mad at him. They had had a fight the week before, and she had been avoiding him since then. But seeing him now, she couldn't help but feel a rush of emotions that threatened to overwhelm her.She closed her eyes, trying to push away the memories of their argument. She had been so angry with him for renting out her apartment behind her back. They had agreed that she would move in with him after she found a suitable tenant for her place. But the very next day, she had a visitor who had expressed interest in renting her apartment.Ana couldn't shake the feeling that Mason was behind it. She had called him right after the meeting with the woman, demanding an explanation. At first, he had denied it, but when she pressed him, he had finally admitted that he had asked his personal assistant, Leonard, to find a tenant.
MASONCHAPTER 149Ana left the club feeling satisfied with the pictures she had taken of the president. She had planned to beat him up and get the truth out of him, but the pictures were enough. She knew that she needed to decide what to do with them later.As she walked down the street, she felt a sense of relief. She had been on edge the entire time she was in the hotel, but now she could finally relax.When she got back to her apartment, she went straight to the bathroom to take a shower. She needed to wash off the day's events and clear her mind. After her shower, she changed into her night dress and went to check on her kids.They were both sound asleep, and she felt a wave of love and protection wash over her. She kissed them both on the forehead and whispered, "I love you" before returning to her room.As she was about to retire for the night, her phone rang. She groaned, not wanting to deal with anything else tonight. But when she saw the number, she picked up."Hello?" she an