A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 88

The door to the Mason residence flew open with a thunderous kick from Yvan..

When the two men locked eyes, neither had expected to find the other in their space that day. Without a second thought, Yvan lunged forward, seizing Mason by the collar, and pinned him against the wall with a force that sent a shudder through the frame.

His eyes, sharp as daggers, bore into Mason. The coldness in his voice sliced through any remnants of their past camaraderie, “You got a death wish or something?”

“A death wish?” Mason’s lips curled into a half–smirk, “Interesting. So getting cozy with Matilda is a capital offense now?”

Yvan’s fury painted his handsome face with an intensity that was almost palpable. His mouth opened to retort but he swallowed the words, releasing Mason instead. Both men were panting, visibly struggling to contain their emotions.

It took considerable effort for Yvan to speak, each word measured and deliberate, “Where is she?”

“The bathroom.”

Mason seemed to regain his composure first, “She’s been drugged by Troy.”

another moment, striding towards the upstairs bathroom of

over the edge of the bathtub. Her fair face flushed pink from the drug, an image

undeniable allure.

witnessing her in such a vulnerable state ignited an

soaking body. from the

softness of her voice, it struck a

words were clouded by the drug’s influence, Yvan couldn’t help

He replied, “Yeah.”

passing Mason who stood outside the bathroom, Yvan’s eyes narrowed slightly. His grip on her

unfazed by Yvan’s guarded stance. “I didn’t do it for

in my ex–wife. I’m

laughter intensified, a chilling aura emanating from his devilishly handsome face. Knowing full well his antagonism, Mason raised an eyebrow and

Clutching the woman in his arms, Yvan looked up, his sharp and beautiful eyes flashing a warning. “I’m

sure like to meddle.” Mason laughed on spot, “Your ex–wife is none of your business anymore, so why the clinginess? If you admit you’ve fallen for Matilda, I wouldn’t mind a fair fight.”