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."

of tears as she thanked me profusely. I smiled and shook my head as

in rewarding

finishing up paperwork, my

drinks?" I asked cheerfully, only to

she said casually. "Haze told me he almost caused a scene at the bar before

Ash had a high alcohol tolerance, much like Haze. For him to

What was he thinking?

why do I need to know

I

grin in her voice. "I'm at the bar, by the way, enjoying the show. This is the first time I've

"I'll text you his condo address if you want to check on him. He's been calling your

I said

though I had so much to do? I stared at the pile of papers I still needed to

that," she teased

***

go, yet here I was at Ash's condo unit. Shaking my

think?" I told Evangeline as I shook my head. "Their families are enemies, yet they're best

the reason their families fell apart, though. Mason wants to protect you, and Ash's family needs you. Honestly, it'd be better if

up," I snapped, but she ignored

ringing," Haze complained as he left the room, and Mason silently followed

on me, his eyes

Mason told me, his

his

to figure out what was going on

Ash's unit. I didn't know he had bought a new

as I

air

leg hung off the couch, and the other rested on the armrest. I shook my head

pain in the ass," I whispered

fixing it slightly. I also adjusted his position, laying him down properly on the sofa so he wouldn't wake up sore tomorrow. My chest ached as