Never See You Again

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Chapter 429

“I want nothing to do with him,” Mason replied.

“But he’s worried you might challenge him for the family inheritance,” Maeve countered.

Maeve knew exactly what Conner was thinking, Initially puzzled by his relentless pursuit from Lentimas City to Seathburn in search of Nathalie, she now understood there was more at stake.

Maeve patted Mason on the shoulder. “Conner likely sees you as a threat in disguise. You need to watch your back. He won’t hesitate to act against you.”

“What if I tell him that

“It won’t work.” Maeve calmly interjected.

“You didn’t choose to be bom an illegitimate child, but your mere existence threatens his position, Conner won’t tolerate any risk to his power. No matter what you say, he’ll trign friendliness while plotting against you.”

Mason fell silent. He had never wanted to be entangled in this mess. All he ever wanted was to dance and pursue his own career.

Seeing Mason’s troubled expression, Maeve offered, “Here’s an idea. Meet me tonight after practice. I’ll make a proposition. If you agree, I can guarantee Conner will leave you alone.”

remained skeptical and

If not, forget it. I’m not going to

to Mason. “Tonight at 8:30 pm, we’ll meet behind

catching the specifics, hurried over to Mason after Maeve departed, “What were you discussing with that Scott family heiress?”

“Nothing..”

turned to leave, but Zander, undeterred, ran in front of him. “I was watching you

frowning. “Did you hear the details?

“Nope.”

Zander off guard, fueling his anger. “Seriously? Are you keeping secrets from me now?’t

felt a headache coming on. He rubbed his temples

How

loud outburst caught the attention of the other trainees, who had also been eavesdropping

dating

why didn’t anyone

to other

is he dating

clenched her fists

melting Mason’s ey heart? That’s