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."

on the 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

in rewarding hard

finishing up paperwork,

I asked cheerfully, only to frown at her

"Haze told me he almost caused a scene at the bar before they managed to

Ash had a high alcohol tolerance, much like Haze. For him to get wasted like this, he

What was he thinking?

do I need to

I were

the way, enjoying the show. This is

you his condo address if you want to

I said firmly,

go there, even though I had so much to do? I stared

that," she teased

***

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

I told Evangeline as I

you, and Ash's family needs you. Honestly, it'd be better if you just died." She laughed heartily at her joke, earning

I snapped, but she ignored

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

on

to him," Mason told me,

trying to decipher his

was

I didn't want to, I still stepped into Ash's unit. I didn't

I caught the strong

the air

arm covered his eyes, shielding them from the fluorescent light. One leg hung off

in the ass," I whispered

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

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