Chapter 87: Mafia’s Traitor

"He wouldn't like it. You know what happened in the past," Mason explained. "Sapphire was like a time bomb and a gem at the same time. They can use her or dispose of her."

Use her? Dispose of her? What the hell.

I glared at him and raised an eyebrow.

"Sapphire isn't something they can claim or dispose of." I clenched my fists, feeling a sudden anger. "I won't let that happen, Mason. You know what I'm capable of, so for god's sake, trust your sister."

If he weren't Sapphire's brother, I probably would've punched him already.

"I trust her, but not you," he said without hesitation.

Well, that's understandable.

I just shrugged before typing a text to Sapphire.

[How are you, love? Sorry to keep you waiting. I'll be there soon.]

She's online but hasn't looked at my messages. I don't know if she's okay.

When I researched pregnancy, I learned it wasn't easy. Maybe she's experiencing symptoms or something.

"I can't wait anymore, damn it." I stood up and tried to open the door, but it was locked. "When will you open this? I have an important appointment!"

It was Sapphire-the dinner, and the time I was supposed to pick her up. Nothing is more important to me than her

"Five more minutes, Sir Ash," came the response from outside.

I kicked the door out of frustration.

"What if you discover something about her you don't like?" Mason suddenly asked, making me look at him.

Mason is usually quiet, and it's crystal clear he doesn't like me for Sapphire, but he's acting stranger than usual with these bizarre questions. I don't know what he's trying to imply.

everything about her," I said with authority as

stubbornness. If I can

asked again, this time looking at me

Like a warning.

her before I even knew her that well. What makes you think I'd leave her because of whatever bad

taking deep breaths. He could see my

he said with a

just want to get out of here. This is weird, though. This is the first time we're locked in a hotel just to bond with each other. After going to the company, a van picked us up, brought us here, and

tattoo, so I didn't think twice

for me?" Haze asked, confused as he looked at his phone.

frown. I also tried calling my father, but he wasn't answering. Haze's question made us all doubt our location. "Simon is with my mom for a business meeting,"

Simon where he

Simon. Maybe because Evangeline is somewhat like Simon. They're both ruthless... and heartless. "What about Silver?" Evangeline asked,

my head. I'd tried contacting him several times, but he didn't

this is a trap... damn. I don't know how that happened. The tattoo they have, a sign of

genuine. Not a

trusted too much.

guns- damn it, Evangeline! Why are you undressing?!" Haze

dress aside a bit

Daggers are her specialty.

to the guards earlier. She still has her trust issues. That's

woman's body before," she complained, adjusting her dress and twirling the knife in her hand. "Be ready, everyone. We have no idea what's waiting for us outside this room."

who was sitting calmly in

what was going on. "The

Simon doesn't

his," Mason interrupted Evangeline, pointing to himself. "Mine.

own?" Haze asked in

"Simon didn't want me involved in this kind of stuff, but what can I do? I need

temples while repeatedly checking his phone. His brows furrowed,

was taken care of, but

going on?"

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