Chapter 29

“Stalking someone to their studio, huh…” Mason chuckled as he watched Yvan pull up in his car, a mischievous glint in his eye. “You know, if you need a hand, I can help you.”

“What do you mean by that?” Yvan shot Mason a look in the rear–view mirror, those devilish, flirtatious eyes sparkling with mischief.

When he wasn’t smiling, he was the epitome of cool, seductive charm, but with a smile, he was irresistible. It was no wonder Ashton City’s ladies were drawn to him like moths to a

flame–Yvan was a catch if there ever was one.

Seeing Yvan’s grin, Mason smirked back. “You know exactly what I mean.

“She’s probably not going to accept it.” Yvan mulled it over as he watched Matilda disappear into her studio. Then, he parked the car by the curb. He pulled out a pack of cigarettes and offered one to Mason in the backseat before saying, “I need a good reason… something solid to make her warm up to the idea.”

“That’s easy.” Mason’s voice carried a hint of intrigue. “Just let me take the lead.”

Yvan shot him a wary look. “I don’t trust you, man.”

Mason laughed heartily. “And why not? I’ve always been…”

“Been what?” Yvan glared at him fiercely. “If you even think about messing with Matilda, you’re

dead meat.”

“Oh, come on.” Mason chuckled as if Yvan had just told the funniest joke. “There you go. clinging on even after the divorce. But hey, what if she falls for me? I can’t help that.”

teeth, “She’s off–limits to everyone else, even after the divorce. Get that through your

cigarette butts into the

straightened his collar and announced, “Well, I’m

be careful,” Yvan called after

narrowed his eyes

studio, both

drafting table, wearing a pair of glasses that made her look. studious and gentle. Her hair fell

as peaceful as her

years ago… Did someone frame her?

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greeted him. “Mr. Farrell, what

calm and collected as he smiled at a surprised Matilda.

Farrell.” Matilda tidied up her drafts and poured him a cup of coffee. “The studio’s

is quite nice,

appreciated the drip brew method, a sign of someone who enjoyed taking their time with

noting its creative flair and beautiful spatial design.

curved into a tri–screen computer setup, surrounded

into a round couch, Mason crossed his legs and smiled at Matilda. Ms. Thompson, you weren’t entirely

ignorance. “Mr. Farrell, what exactly brings you here today?”

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