Love Game With The Rebel Billionaire

Chapter 146: I Can’t Leave You Like This

"How many times are you going to ask me that?" I replied sarcastically, flashing a grin. "I'm not hiding anything from you... or maybe it's the opposite. Aren't you the one hiding something from me?"

Classic reverse psychology.

But honestly, it was the truth.

I'd known from the start how corrupt Simon was, but I suspected there was more beneath the surface.

From the contents of the SD card I'd hidden during my mission involving Senator Windwood, I'd learned disturbing truths.

I wouldn't be surprised if Simon had committed far worse acts to secure his position.

"Leave," Simon said sharply, glaring at me before motioning for me to exit his office.

I smirked wider at his reaction. He couldn't even answer a simple question. His guilt was as clear as day.

Just as I was about to deliver a sarcastic comeback, my phone buzzed with a message.

[Let's talk. Please.]

"Hah." I scoffed in disbelief as I read the text. It was from Mason.

Noticing Simon watching me intently, I turned on my heel and left his office.

It had been a while since Mason reached out. What could have prompted him to text me now?

Ignoring it, I left the hideout and headed to the company. There were meetings and documents waiting for me before I could finally rest.

"You can go home now, Rita," I told my secretary, glancing at the clock. "You've been working overtime for days. You deserve a break. I'll be leaving soon too." "But ma'am-"

"This is an order," I said with a genuine smile. "Your bonus has been sent to your account. Take the day off."

tears as she thanked me profusely. I smiled and shook my head as she left, her gratitude evident even as she walked out

believe in rewarding hard

up paperwork,

asked cheerfully, only to frown

almost caused a scene at the bar before

tolerance, much like Haze.

What was he thinking?

I need to know

I were his

the bar, by the way, enjoying the show. This is the first time

"I'll text you his condo address if you want

I said firmly,

though I had so much to do?

to that," she teased before

***

I was at Ash's condo unit. Shaking my head, I saw Haze and Mason struggling

friendship, don't you think?" I told Evangeline as I shook my head. "Their families are enemies,

to protect you, and Ash's family needs you. Honestly, it'd be better if you just died." She laughed

fuck up," I snapped,

calling your name. My ears are ringing," Haze complained as he left the room, and Mason

landed on me, his eyes

him," Mason told

his thoughts, but his expression gave nothing

way to figure out what was going on was to talk to

stepped into Ash's unit. I didn't know he

muttered as I caught

scent of alcohol overwhelmed the air freshener sitting on the

His right arm covered his eyes, shielding them from the fluorescent light. One leg hung off the couch, and the other rested on the armrest. I shook my head at the

pain in the ass," I whispered under my breath as I approached

properly on the sofa so he wouldn't