Chapter <b>429</b>
“I want nothing to do with him,” Mason replied.
“But he’s worried you might challenge him for the family inheritance,” Maeve countered.
Maeve knew exactly what Conner was thinking, Initially puzzled by his relentless pursuit from Lentimas City to Seathburn in search of Nathalie, she now understood there was more <b>at </b>stake.
Maeve patted Mason on the shoulder. “Conner likely sees you as a threat in disguise. You need to watch your back. He won’t hesitate to act against you.”
“What if I tell him that
“It won’t work.” Maeve calmly interjected.
“You didn’t choose to be bom an illegitimate child, but your mere existence threatens his position, Conner <b>won’t </b>tolerate any risk to his power. No matter what <b>you </b><b>say</b>, he’ll trign friendliness while plotting against you.”
Mason fell silent. He had never wanted to be entangled in this mess. All he ever wanted was to dance and pursue his own <b>career</b>.
Seeing Mason’s troubled expression, Maeve offered, “Here’s an idea. Meet me tonight after practice. I’ll make a proposition. If you agree, I can guarantee Conner will leave you alone.”
Mason was taken aback. He remained skeptical and asked, “Do you have <b>a </b>solution?”
“If you trust me,e. If not, forget it. I’m not going to force you.”
With that, Maeve walked <b>away </b>and waved to Mason. “Tonight at 8:30 pm, we’ll meet behind the training ground. Don’t bete.”
Zander, who had been listening in without catching the specifics, hurried over to Mason after Maeve departed, “What were you discussing with that Scott family heiress?”
“Nothing..”
Mason turned to leave, but Zander, undeterred, ran in front of him. “I was watching you two! You were standing so close! You were practically inseparable! I won’t believe nothing’s happening.”
Mason stopped, frowning. “Did you hear the details?
“Nope.”
The question caught Zander off guard, fueling his anger. “Seriously? Are you keeping secrets from me now?’t knew in! Something’s going on between you two!”
Mason felt a headacheing on. He rubbed his temples and walked away without a word.
Zander followed closely and yelled, “Mason! You jerk! How could you hide that you’re dating someone?”
Zander’s loud outburst caught the attention of the other trainees, who had also been eavesdropping
“What? Mason’s dating someone?”
“<b>Since </b>when? And why didn’t anyone tell us?”
“No wonder he’s been distant to other women. It all makes sensenow.
“Damn, is he dating Maeve?”
As gossip <b>spread</b>, Cathy clenched her fists with a grim expression
“Seriously? Marve’s attractive, but melting Mason’s ey heart? That’s hard to believe.”
“This is major news! Didn’t you see what happened just now? Mason even stood up for Maeve in front of Mr. Jefferson!”
Listening to the spection around her, Cathy grew more anxious. She quickly took a shortcut to confreet Mason.
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Zander sensed the brewing <b>drama </b>but respected Mason’s privacy. He raised his hands and said, “I heard nothing You guys talk, I’m out.”
Altra Zander backed off a few feet, <b>Mason </b>replied coldly, “It’s none of your business.”
Gathy panicked and grabbed Mason’s arm. “<b>Mason</b>! Your mom forbids you from dating, remember?”
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