Sadie gave him an address close to her new ce and agreed to meet in thirty minutes.
She quickly changed her clothes and brushed her hair before heading out.
No sooner had she arrived at the spot than a ck Maybach rolled up...
The car door swung open, and a pair of long legs stepped out. Sunsses came off to reveal a beaming smile: "You little rascal!"
"Mason!" Sadie Roth stared at Mason, momentarily taken aback before recognizing him.
Mason seemed like a changed manpared to the young, sunny boy of years past. Now sporting long hair, his slender frame had be a touch frail, his handsome face softened with a trace of mncholy... But even so, he appeared more innocently striking than ever!
Even Sadie, standing in front of him, couldn''t help feeling a bit inferior: "You''ve lost weight, and somehow, you look even better."
"Tsk tsk, I''ve always said, ''handsome'' isn''t the right word to describe me."
Mason, true to his old habits, found joy in pinching Sadie Roth''s cheeks.
"But it''s true, you are handsome."
Sadie Roth was quite adamant on this matter.
Mason''s beauty was like that of a character stepped out of a painting-rosy lips, white teeth, skin as pale as snow. His features and contours, wless to a point where even many women felt overshadowed. Especially now with his hair grown out, casually tied back, it added an androgynous charm!
"But not as lovely as you!"
Their banter, just like the old days. Mason looped an arm around Sadie Roth''s shoulders, guiding her into the car, "Get in before the paparazzi show up again."
Sadie nced around nervously, spotting a few shady figures eyeing them nearby.
"Buckle up and hold tight."
With a reminder from Mason, the car roared to life, speeding off.
Sadie hastily gripped the handle, taking a deep breath, her body pressed back into the seat.
Sure enough, the ck sedan behind them gave chase, but Mason, with his fine driving skills, wove through traffic with ease, quickly losing them.
Sadie exhaled in relief, suggesting, "Slow down a little."
"Sure thing," Mason eased off the elerator, affectionately ruffling her hair, "Let''s grab some seafood."
"You still remember..."
As a young girl, Sadie Roth had a fondness for seafood, but Ronan Potter, worried about her digestion, never obliged.
Mason was different; he just wanted her to be happy.
"How could I forget?" Mason smiled tenderly at her, "I remember everything about you."
Faced with such heartfelt words, Sadie was at a loss for a response...
She gazed out at the moonlight, feeling weary and helpless. Burdened with responsibilities, even a normal life seemed unattainable, let alone dragging anyone else down with her.
"I know about what happened back then," Mason couldn''t help bringing up, "If it had been me engaged to you, I would never have let you down. With me around, he would still be here!"
Hearing those words, Sadie Roth felt a pang at the bridge of her nose, her eyes brimming with tears...
She quickly turned her head away, not wanting him to see her sentimental side.
Once upon a time, she had chosen Ronan Potter over Mason, and now, reality had pped her hard...
Arianna''s father and Mason''s father were brothers. Ten years ago, Arianna''s family had just managed to get a foothold in Newark. Over the years, thanks to the patronage and support of Mason''s father, their influence had gradually expanded. They were on the verge of surpassing the Potter n.
It was clear that the ckwell family was wealthy and wielded unique influence in the business world!
Even the almighty Micah Clemens treated the ckwells with more respect than he did others.
So, Mason''s words held truth; if he had been there back then, Edmond might not have ended up on a path of no return...
Edmond had actually preferred Mason over Ronan; he had simply respected Sadie''s choice.
In a fit of anger, Mason left Newark behind and cut all ties with everyone, bing unreachable.
It was this very act that caused the Roth family to miss theirst chance at salvation...