A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 174

Chapter 174

Mason paced in his house, his heart racing as he pressed the phone to his ear.

"Calm down," Joe said from the couch, his legs crossed casually.

Mason didn't say anything, but he could tell Joe was anxious too by the way his mouth kept twitching, though he wouldn't admit.

The phone rang in his ear and so did his heart..

"Hello?" It was finally answered.

"Hi, am I speaking to Beatrice Ave?" Mason asked, his heart quickening.

"Yes," Beatrice replied, her voice soft and professional. "Who's this, please!

He glanced at Joe, whose legs were now uncrossed and shaking. "I am Mason Hunter, and I

"Mason Hunter?" Beatrice's voice rose with surprise. "How may I help you?"

I need your help."

He swallowed hard, his palms already sweaty as he stopped pacing. "I was hoping I could hold an interview on your news blog. Anything to help fix my reputation."

Beatrice didn't respond, and his heart leaped.

"Hello?"

Suddenly, he heard her laugh followed by more laughter in the background.

His cheeks burned as the sound rang in his ear. This was the seventh news person he was calling. TV stations had already declined him.

And here he was, thinking a blogger wouldn't reject him.

Beatrice laughed until she started coughing. "You need me to fix your reputation? I'm sorry, Mr Hunter, I don't help criminals."

“I'm not a criminal!" he snapped. "I have-"

"Just hung up," Joe said, taking the phone. The laughter continued until Joe eventually hung up.

"Fuck!" Mason yelled, stomping his feet.

It was hard to process that this was his life. Ivy had first ruined it, and now Rosie- and Cheryl-were doing the same.

"You need to take it easy," Joe said gently, dropping the phone on the couch.

Mason turned to him, his eyes sharp. "Take it easy? My life is over! My reputation is destroyed! My company is crashing! Cheryl stole my son, and I should take it easy?"

"It's just advice," Joe muttered.

Mason waved a hand and walked to a couch. "Save it."

He sat down, exhaustion gnawing at his bones, He buried his face in his palms

and sighed. Maybe it was time to admit that it was indeed over.

"What's the next line of action?" Joe asked carefully.

"I don't know," he admitted, leaning into the couch.

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He didn't even have a way forward. For the first time in his life, he was ready to give up.

money to hire guards to fight Cheryl because ivy

are fighting me," he said with a mirthless laugh.

Rosie. It's over, Joe. Let's just give

it's

raised a brow. "What are you talking

straighter. "This all started with Rosie. Ivy's brother

"Cole," Mason said. "Okay."

we

sat upright.

to work for

corrected

work with her," Joe said. "The police are looking for her. If you get her to meet you,

said.

thoughts to settle. It sounded like a great idea. If Rosie was arrested, his name would be cleared. She'd be locked up forever, and he could get

It was a win-win.

"Oh Joe, that's awesome!"

you like

how do I

and ask," Joe

phone. He dialed Rosie's number and

willing

voice tingled with amusement.

with you, definitely,"

She laughed. "Typical Mason."

when do

Her voice rose

in his chest. He hadn't thought

Think. Think.

"My... business is over,," he added, more softly now. "I figured you'd pay me, and with everything going on, cash wi..

dripped down his neck and he wiped it off as he

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much are we

you want to

the tension in his chest eased. "Fine. I'm only doing this because it's you. I'll send you an address, meet me there in

blinked, his eyes

it?" Joe asked, his voice

a message. He waved it. "She

spreading across his face. "Yes! Let me call the

"I'll get ready."

a white shirt. Cheryl's absence hit him unexpectedly, but he shoved it

Not now.

returned, his heart dropped at the look

"What happened?"

snapped, his fist clenched. "They didn't even let

glanced at his wristwatch. Time

Think.

a thought crossed

said, already

"Me?" Joe blinked.

I meet her, you'll take a video of her giving

it as evidence

Joe chuckled. "That's so smart,

car, drive

you see Rosie, call

said and left

into his vehicle, his nerves slightly tensing. "It's

behind

address Rosie sent wasn't far, but it took more

mirror to be sure Joe