Chapter 21 Mason closed his fingers , a strange and indescribable sourness spreading through his heart , and this sourness extended into his words , " You , who has handled antiques and gems , would cherish something like this ? " Harper clutched the " frost flower " tightly , firmly saying , " This is something very precious to me . " It was given by James . James was the only person willing to marry her . The true value lay in his genuine affection , something she had sought for years from Mason but never found . How could she not cherish it ? Mason laughed as if he had heard a joke , " I've given you things too . Why don't I see you valuing them like this ? " What things ? Was it the bag he threw at her like trash on her birthday ? Later , she found out it was something the Brooks family's housekeeper didn't want . Drinking glass after glass , Ethan couldn't bear to watch anymore and snatched Mason's glass away . " Who's upset you so much that you're drinking like this ? " Mason's gaze was hazy . The fragmented memories after getting drunk were of Harper smiling as she got into James's car and left . It seemed like she hadn't really laughed much since she came back . Even when she did , it was just a forced tug at the corners of her mouth . But it was different with James . 11 59 Chapter 21 " Is Ava planning to have James marry Harper this time ? " Mason blurted out this sentence abruptly , like a bombshell dropped , leaving Ethan feeling dizzy and bewildered . He hadn't been back for several days and had no idea about these developments . " James ? How could that be possible ? " " I saw them together . " Ethan regained his composure . " But come to think of it , it makes sense . Without Noah , someone has to take on the trouble of dealing with Harper . Poor James , having to marry a second - hand woman that nobody else . wants . " " Forced ? " Mason sneered . " James doesn't seem like he's being forced at all . " " Maybe it's because he's been in love with Harper for the past . " Mason's expression turned cold and gloomy . Ethan was stunned . " You didn't know ? It seems like you really don't care about her . " James came from a poor , divorced family , raised by his mother . He worked diligently in the logistics department of Walker Group and eventually became Liam's assistant , the youngest and hardest - working one by his side . He often did menial tasks that others looked down upon , one of which was driving Harper around . It was only natural that they got to know each other well over time . James , who lacked love , falling for the warm and radiant Harper was nothing unusual . Mason might despise her , but not everyone shared his feelings . James and Harper got along very well . He was gentle and courteous , taking great care of Harper . He drove her to and from work , asked about Chapter 21 her well - being , and they were almost ready to take the final step . Ava and Liam were also very satisfied with this arrangement . 17 These pieces of news reached Mason's ears through Ethan , only adding to his irritation . Driving past the branch office , he saw a light still on at the twenty - sixth floor . These days , Harper has been working here with James . She had studied business administration in college and had been arranged to work in the family group early on . Her business acumen was far superior to Ethan's . Her own passion was painting ; she had held art exhibitions and piano recitals at the age of sixteen . Her early life had been dazzling . In the past , not only James , but even someone like Noah , who came from a modest background , wouldn't have been able to touch a single strand of her hair . Standing outside the Walker Group branch , Mason had a clear view of a scene in the coffee room . Harper personally made snacks and brought them over . Each portion was exquisitely prepared and placed in front of James . She shared them with him under the dim light , her smile still gentle but sincere . It was unclear what James said , but Harper , holding a coffee cup , looked down and smiled softly , her face gaining a rosy hue . She was indeed more attentive to James than she had ever been to Mason .