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."

and shook my head as she

in rewarding

up paperwork, my phone

drinks?" I asked cheerfully,

drunk as hell," she said casually. "Haze told me he almost caused a scene at

high alcohol tolerance, much like Haze. For him to

What was he thinking?

I need to

I were his

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

you his condo address if you want to

said firmly, though my

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

to that," she teased

***

my head, I saw Haze and Mason struggling to support Ash, who was too

as I shook my

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

fuck up," I snapped, but she ignored

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

gaze landed on me, his

him," Mason told me,

his thoughts, but

what was going on was to

I still stepped into Ash's

muttered as I caught

scent of alcohol overwhelmed the air freshener sitting on

couch. 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

whispered

properly on the sofa so he wouldn't wake up sore tomorrow. My chest ached

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