This sounded unbelievable. Le could believe Mason and the old Mr. Ramirez didn’t get along, and that he was being forced into an arranged marriage. She might even believe Mason only had one vi and was technically homeless. But she couldn’t believe that the president of The Ramirez Group would be broke and unable to afford a hotel.


    As Mason finished speaking, Le was about to say something, but Mason’s ‘hurt’ expression made her swallow her words.


    Le didn’t need to think hard to guess Mason’s next line: “Le, you don’t consider me a friend.”


    Friend?


    That word was really…


    Le was pondering how to respond when Mason, in a low voice, spoke again, “Am I making things difficult for you?”


    “…”


    Mason pocketed his phone, “It’s okay, It’s okay…”


    Le started, “Mr. Ramirez, I…”


    Mason interrupted, “Don’t feel like you owe me just because I found a kidney donor for your mom.”


    Le choked on his words.


    Mason continued, “And don’t feel bad about turning me down because I helped you a few times when you were at Nova Group.”


    Le, “…”


    Mason went on, “And about the Premier Construction project, you…”


    Le took a deep breath, “I agree. Let’s have dinner first.”


    “Hmm?”


    Le forced herself to stay calm and turned towards the kitchen, “After dinner, I’ll go to the supermarket to buy you some toiletries. Do you have any specific preferences?”


    Mason smiled, “No, nothing specific.”


    “The supermarket at the corner is small, but I’ll try to get good stuff. If you have any special requests, text me, and I’ll go to a bigger store when I have time.”


    Mason, achieving his goal, walked into the kitchen to help Le with the tableware, “Thank you. Sorry for the trouble.”


    “It’s nothing. Compared to what you’ve done for me, this is nothing.”


    Le’s apartment wasn’trge, and the kitchen was especially cramped. With Mason standing behind her, any slight misstep could result in them touching.


    Le tried to avoid him, picking up two bowls and handing them to him, subtly pushing him towards the door, “Take these to the table.”


    Mason took them naturally, “Okay.”


    After dinner, Mason insisted to do the dishes. Le tried to dissuade him but gave up in the end. She left him to it and went to the corner supermarket.


    At this hour, there weren’t many people shopping in the supermarket. Le pushed a cart, selecting toothbrushes, toothpaste, and towels, while pulling out her phone to call Shirley.


    When the call connected, Le briefly exined the situation. Shirley eximed in surprise, “What’s Mason up to?”


    Le stood in the men’s towel section, “I wish I knew.”


    Shirley suggested, “Maybe he… really doesn’t have any money?”


    Le grabbed a dark blue towel, “That’s a silly question.”


    Hearing Le’s response, Shirley couldn’t help butugh, “I’m just worried about you. What are you going to do?”


    Le moved to the slipper section, “I’ll deal with whateveres my way.”


    Anyway, she was going on a business trip for a week starting tomorrow. She didn’t believe that when she came back after a week, Mason would still be sticking around at her ce.


    Shirley, unaware of Le’s business trip, was curious, “Do you think Mason knows you figured something out?”N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content.


    Le tapped her fingers on the shopping cart, recalling his earlier words, “He knows.”


    Shirleyughed, “You two really are a match for each other.”


    Le admitted, “Honestly, I initially believed Mason’s story.”


    Shirleyughed heartily, “Haha… Mason’s performance was very convincing.”


    Le sighed, “Men’s words are always hard to trust.”


    After finishing the call with Shirley, Le headed to the checkout.


    As she was leaving the supermarket with her bags, she suddenly spotted Mason crossing the street.


    Mason’s shirt cor was slightly open, and she could see he was holding a box of something.


    Looking past Mason, she noticed a brightly lit 24-hour adult store behind him.


    Le stared at Mason’s figure and then called out, “Mr. Ramirez.”


    Mason paused, expecting her to be upset, but she simply smiled and asked, “Mr. Ramirez, were you out shopping?”


    He clutched the box in his hand, “Yeah.”


    Le asked, “Did you get what you needed?”


    “No.”


    Le nodded, “It’ste now. Try again tomorrow.”


    With that, she turned and walked towards her apartmentplex…


    As soon as the door opened, Le reached to turn on the light, but Mason pulled her back, pressing her against the wall.


    Le’s breath hitched as she looked up. Mason gave a wicked smile, “Did you see it?”


    “See what?”


    Mason’s smile deepened, “What do you think?”


    Le’s hands clenched at her sides, “I don’t understand what you’re talking about.”


    Mason leaned down, whispering in her ear, “Condoms.”


    “Shameless.”


    Mason replied, “Who?”


    “You.”


    Masonughed softly, “You were feeling sorry for me just yesterday.”


    Le turned her head, “I was stupid…”


    Before she could finish saying ‘stupid’ Mason kissed the corner of her lips.


    Le instinctively struggled. Mason grabbed her wrists, making her drop her bags, and intertwined their fingers.


    The kisssted as long as Le struggled.


    Finally, Mason rested his chin on her shoulder,ughing, “Alright, I was wrong.”


    Le took deep breaths.


    Mason pressed against her, one leg slipping between hers, his hand caressing her waist, “Le…”


    Le’s voice was cold, “You’re not keeping your promises.”


    Mason askedzily, “Which one did I break?”


    Le inhaled, “You promised me in Yort City that we would only have a professional rtionship.”


    Mason teased, “You said that, not me.”


    Le was speechless. He hadn’t actually said it; he had just agreed with her.


    Mason, seeing her silent, bit her corbone, “Le, you’re so smart. I don’t believe you can’t see my feelings for you.”


    Le blushed at being called out.


    Mason’s hand slipped under her shirt, “Wanna?”


    “Mason, can you be any more shameless?”


    Mason, “I can, but it’s up to you.”


    Le’s voice was cold, “What if I don’t want to?”


    Mason chuckled, “I don’t believe you.”


    When Mason carried her to the bed, Le bit his shoulder hard.


    Mason propped himself up on either side of her, his dark eyes even deeper.


    He took off their clothes and threw it away. He sped his strong hand around her waist and pulled her close against his body then mmed his lips against hers without any warning.  He kissed her so rough and hard then he took his hand out from her waist and slid it up to her breast and squeezed it hard.


    Mason slowly trailed his lips down to her left breast then mouthed her nipple and began suckling it hard. She gasped so deep, feeling his mouth tighten around her nipples. She grasped his hair and pressed his face against her chest while he squeezed and sucked her breast fast and hard.


    “Oh…” She muffled out a moan.


    Slowly, he slid his hand across her stomach then downward towards her clit. Le let out a moan and sped her legs as immense pleasure surged through her when his finger suddenly touched her clit and with his hand still in between her thigh, he began to rub her clit in slow circles.


    “Ahhh oh my Gosh ”. She moaned out as she slid her hand downward and tried to take his hand out.


    “It’s too much…”. Her eyes moist in pleasure as he didn’t stop teasing her clit with his slow touch.


    “Please stop…. we can’t do this…”. She tried to push his hand away.


    “Trust me, you’ll like it” Mason said while leaned down and slid between her legs.