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."

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

in

paperwork, my

I asked cheerfully, only to frown at her

she said casually. "Haze told me he almost caused a

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

What was he thinking?

to know

I

the bar, by the way, enjoying the show. This is the first time I've seen Ash like this. It's quite entertaining." I rolled my eyes. "I

text you his condo address if you

going," I said

feet itch to go there, even though I had so much to do? I stared at the pile of papers

that," she teased

***

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

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

those three apart," she replied bluntly. "You're the reason their families fell apart, though. Mason wants to protect you, and Ash's family needs you. Honestly, it'd be better if you just died." She laughed heartily at her joke, earning an eye roll from me.

I snapped, but she

are ringing," Haze complained as

gaze landed on

told

to decipher his thoughts, but his

out what was going on was

want to, I still stepped into Ash's unit. I

I caught

alcohol overwhelmed the air freshener

the fluorescent light. One leg hung off the couch, and the other

the ass," I whispered under my breath as

hair, fixing it slightly. I also adjusted his position, laying him down properly on the sofa so he