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 asked, “Do you

come. If not, forget it. I’m not going

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

catching the specifics, hurried over to Mason

“Nothing..”

“I was watching you two! You were standing so close! You were practically inseparable! I won’t believe nothing’s happening.”

stopped, frowning. “Did you hear

“Nope.”

his anger. “Seriously? Are you keeping secrets from me now?’t knew in! Something’s going on between you

felt a headache coming on. He rubbed his

closely and yelled, “Mason! You jerk! How could you

caught the attention of the other

dating someone?”

didn’t

to other women. It all

is he dating

Cathy clenched her

Marve’s attractive, but melting Mason’s ey heart? That’s hard