A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 156: Mason Hunter, Ruined.

Chapter 156: Mason Hunter; Ruined.

"Are you ready to go?"

Mason shifted in his chair as Joe's voice jolted him out of his thoughts. He sighed but didn't stand up.

He had lost count of how many times Joe had come in and said those exact words. Each time the blue door opened and Joe spoke, Mason's hope chipped away.

Now he was drained, exhausted, as he waited for Joe to say he'd be back soon and then leave again, only to return and repeat the cycle.

But this time, Joe paused, his brow raised. "Don't you want to leave?"

"Are you for real this time?" Mason asked flatly, his voice tinged with fatigue.

"Yes, I am. They granted us bail," Joe said, opening the door wider. "Let's get out of

here."

Mason stood up, his legs wobbling as he did. He had spent the night in a police station and he still couldn't believe it. Not that he didn't deserve it-it just felt surreal.

He had been locked up in a dull, cold room, handcuffed for most of the day, without food and given only two cups of water.

His shirt was rumpled, his hair dry from not moisturizing, and the bones in his legs cracked as he stretched. Exhaustion gnawed at him as he left the room.

"You don't seem happy," Joe said.

Mason shot him a look. "If you had been seated in one place, handcuffed, starved, and filthy, would you feel happy after?"

"I'm sorry, I tried my-"

He silenced Joe with a raised hand and walked down the hall. Several police officers gave them strange looks as they passed.

Mason became conscious of his appearance and tried to prim himself up by running a hand through his hair, but it was no use. It was too dry.

He clenched his fists as they approached the exit. As soon as they reached the door, a swarm of reporters flooded around him.

"What do you have to say about your involvement with Rosie Stone?"

"We would like an interview with you. It's Sky News."

"Mason Hunter! What do you have against Thomas Stone?"

Mason stiffened, his stomach dropping at the sight of them. Microphones surrounded him, cameras flashed as he walked to the car.

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He had completely forgotten about the media, and the realization that he had become the talk of the town made him uneasy.

"Mr. Hunter has no comment for now, thank you," Joe said firmly, before sliding into the car after Mason.

Mason tried his best to keep a poker face. It was when the car zoomed off, did he allow himself to relax.

He sank into the seat, his heart pounding with-lines of sweat sitting on his forehead.

“I should've taken us out through the back. I totally forgot about the reporters,” Joe said, his voice apologetic.

Mason ignored him, looking out the window instead. He didn't feel like himself- and he blamed Rosie for that.

If only he had done things his way, he wouldn't be on the wrong side of the law... or the

media.

he was back at square one-no plan and now labeled

he supposed to

Joe said, handing it over.

as he took it, his head suddenly pounding, fear and uncertainty swirling inside him. He unlocked the phone and saw all the missed

That was the only way he

tiny voice filled his ear. "How

replied flatly. "Any

missed meetings," she said. "Some news

okay to

on the wrong side

want to work with you anymore,

the

Mr.

snapped. "Did you try to convince him? Did

to be the one thing to help

I couldn't. I got his mail.

clenched his jaw, his fists tightening.

that.

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hated that she worked

she said hesitantly.

"I'll email him myself when

wanted to let you know that some of the employees quit too," she added casually

blinked, his

"Some of the-"

you trying to

on his thigh.

dropped. "No... I'm just giving you all the

want to hear it!" he

believe this was his life, in

said softly. "I also want to remind you of the car you promised to

I would love a

and he felt like his head was going to explode. "Fuck off!" he barked

beside him but didn't

forward, stomping his foot.

just wanted to scream, to collapse, but he knew it was no use. He was ruined. And now, he had to

phone rang. He glanced at the screen as he stepped out. It was

"Hello, Mother."

shaky with worry. "I've

lied, not wanting

wouldn't let me see you,"

you home?"

unlocking the front door.

still had a home. At least he still had Cheryl. But when

he was met

stomach churned as he walked into

there, waiting for

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the reporters gotten to

His heart pounded.

"Cheryl?" he called loudly.

gave birth to your son yesterday,"

let me or Paige