Chapter 43 Mason's face darkened at her words . As he reached out , Vivian Instinctively recoiled , her voice ram - sharp . " Get the hell away from me , Mason theve no idea why you get the nerve to think I'm still obsessed with you . " Listen up . I don't like you . Stop your pathetic fantasies and quit acting like a madman . If you keep pestering me , don't blame for what comes next You know damn well what prison is like . " Mason's face flushed with anger , Passersby shot him strange looks . Mason felt his dignity had been trampled and insulted . He spat , " Stop pretending , Vivian . You guys schemed to bankrupt the Quinn Group , Wasn't it all just to force me to come crawling to apologize " Vivian felt like she'd just heard the most ridiculous joke ever . She couldn't help but scoff , almost losing her composure . She wondered how Mason could possibly entertain such a delusion . ' Could it be that I was just too nice to him before ? Figures . People always push their luck . Do you really think I could ever love you again ?! Mason froze , staring at Vivian , her eyes glistening with unshed tears , the corners faintly reddened . A strand of her glossy hair drifted across her cheek as if trying to gently brush away the teardrops . An indescribable wave of panic and helplessness welled up in Mason's heart , and a sudden thought flashed through his mind . " Vivian is like and slipping through my fingers . I can't hold onto her . She scatters with the wind ." Memories of their sweet moments together flooded back , and Mason found himself instinctively stepping forward , arms moving to embrace Vivian . Vivian took several steps back , her voice icy . " Mason , we're done completely , I won't let you destroy what little good memories we have left . Just leave ." Mason opened his mouth to explain , but the words died on his lips . Any excuse felt utterly meaningless now . ' How did things between us and up like this ? he wondered . Vivian turned to leave , her phone screen already displaying $ 11 . If Mason dared to harass her again , she wouldn't hesitate to make the call . Mason's smug confidence vanished when Vivian spat out , " How can you even show your face to me now ! In that instant , all his bravado crumbled . Her calm , tinged with a trace of hatred , made it painfully clear to Mason that she no longer loved him , Hason had assumed that once he told Vivian he was willing to marry her , she'd be over the moon and they could go back to how things used to be Mt. Vivian's name seemed to have carved itself into his heart . Mason silently watched her retreating figure , his hand unconsciously pressed to his chest . It was just like their first meeting . Vivian came running toward him in that aqua blue dress , pleading , " Help me . " Vivian's words were like breaking the last pair of swings of the once - proud guy . Mason returned home a broken man and soo avely ill . Although the Quinn family had gone bankrupt , they still managed to get by by selling off their jewelry , cars , and designer clothes . Sophie's heart ached seeing Mason in such a state Furious , she wanted nothing more than to storm over to the Hart family and give Vivian a piece of he mind . 1/2 Chapter 43 Mason said earnestly , " Sophie , don't go . This is all our fault , " To Sienna , the Junior Quinn Group was beneath her notice . After Aiden slapped Linda , she finally knew her place . That night in the bedroom , Linta kept fawning over Aiden , but he barely glanced at her , his attention glued to his phone . Ever since Hart Corporation partnered with SIL Corporation , Aiden's prestige had been soaring Aiden loved nothing more than showing off on social media , always poking his so - called peals of wisdom , which were really just humblebags , He would scroll through the endless stream of comments , taking his time to read each one . Every content was full of praise , and he absolutely reveled in it . Linda was still eagerly trying to please him , but Aiden was growing impatient . He pushed her head away from his stomach , pulled up the covers , and said coldly . " I'm going to sleep . " Linda froze for a split second before she immediately pasted on a smile and snuggled closer to him . " Honey , how about I keep you company tonight ?" Aiden repeated , " I said I'm going to sleep . " Linda clenched her fists in frustration , hatred , and anger simmering inside her . With a sulky hull , she got out of bed and trudged to the big so outside to sleep . The room was so empty and quiet that Aiden could hear every word she muttered . " Honey , Jocelyn will be home soon . " She graduated from a top - tier international university . Have you thought about what position you'll give her at the company ? At the mention of Jocelyn , Aiden's eyes snapped open . He replied in a somewhat friendly tone , " it's not up to me . You'll have to ask Sienna . " Linda seethed with resentment . " Why does everything always have to be about Sienna ? Ever since she came back , my life's been a living hell . Even my allowance has been slashed to almost nothing " Knowing she couldn't lose her temper , Linda gritted her teeth and tried again . " Honey , Jocelyn is your favorite daughter after all . She always brings you honor and is the most celebrated socialite in our circle . " Countless people want to be with her . Even the prestigious number one family holds her in high regard . " A shadow crossed Aiden's eyes at the thought of Jocelyn ne Aiden took pride in , who knew how to charm him and enhance his reputation , she paled in Though Jocelyn was an outstanding daughter , one comparison when standing next to Sienna . Aiden would never risk alienating his daughter , for Jocelyn's sake . Aiden said offhandedly . " I'll talk to Sienna about it tomorrow . " Linda smirked triumphantly as she wondered , " Just you wait , Sienna . Once Jocelyn is back , you're done for . Since back then , we drove Vivian and the others out , we can do the same now . AD Comment Send gift