The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 572 Something to Be Happy About

Right after Mason blurted everything out, he noticed everyone staring at him with the weirdest expressions. Meanwhile, Olivia looked like she wanted to slap a hand over his mouth. His explanation was worse than saying nothing at all.

"Why are you all looking at me like that?" Mason asked, instantly regretting his words.

Nonetheless, it was too late. His mouth had moved faster than his brain, and now the damage was done. Instead of responding directly, Natalie turned to Lincoln with a soft smile.

She asked, "Lincoln, does your company not allow your artists to date?"

Lincoln immediately shook his head. "Not exactly. It depends on the artist and how we plan their career. You saw Ms. Thatcher's original contract, and that clause wasn't in there."

He glanced at Olivia before continuing, "But the manager we later assigned her felt it would be best if she stayed single while building her brand. So, there may have been some contract revisions afterward. If you want to know for sure, you'll have to ask her herself."

Natalie's eyes twinkled as they landed on Olivia. "So, Ms. Thatcher, care to explain that for us?"

"Alright, now," Charlotte cut in with a chuckle. "Let's not tease Olivia too much. Her face is already bright red."

"Fine, since Mom said so, I'll stop teasing my future sister-in-law," Natalie said with a grin as she picked up some salad and placed it on Olivia's plate.

"You totally made that no-dating clause up to trick Mason, didn't you? I knew something was going on between you two. You've been sneaking around behind our backs,"

Olivia looked like she wanted to melt into the floor. Her head stayed bowed, and she dared not meet anyone's eyes at the table.

"Olivia, I'm happy you're dating Mason," Natalie said gently as she reached under the table and held Olivia's hand. "Don't be shy. After Mason's epic attempt at explaining things, there's no way any of us missed it."

Mason groaned. "Nat! Hold on. When did I ever say we were dating? Not a single word! And what part of what I said meant we were in a relationship?"

slyly. "Just answer one question. Are you Olivia's boyfriend? Think it through

up. If you're going to date someone, at least act like it. This sneaking around like a high schooler isn't

this-was it your idea to keep things a secret or Olivia's? Because if it was yours, I swear, as your older brother, I

her face flushed. "I just... I hadn't made up my mind yet.

you're 30 years older, it just proves that you're a catch! You're

helplessly, though he

fighting or getting jealous of each other. However, now that he thought about it,

if they beat him within an inch of his life, Hector was a doctor. He would patch him up. Mason would

be nervous. William and I are pretty open-minded parents-and you know that. We don't pamper Mason, and he's definitely

that's totally fine. But just so you know, as his family, we're really happy you're

and stole away this beautiful prize without saying a word," Charlotte teased

talk about your own son?" Mason groaned, already feeling

were firmly on

Charlotte stood up and left the

little something from me," she said,

Walker, I-I don't know what to say," Olivia stammered, clearly caught off

all really good at keeping secrets. Me, my

been so long, and I've got so much to catch you up on.

nervous heart started to ease a

been so busy lately, and I didn't want to bother you. Mason was also worried you'd yell at him, so we

very convincing. They say people in love become fools, and you two

dig in, and the table came alive with laughter and

prison, this was probably the first genuinely happy thing to happen at home