I Refuse to Divorce novel (Zoe and Mason) novel Chapter 41

Mason smirked mockingly. "You have quite the appetite. Aren't you worried that you're being too greedy?"

Zoe gave a cold laugh. "It's up to me to decide whether I'm being greedy or not. 300 thousand and not a penny less. Then, I'll get this job done, Mr. Mason."

Mason narrowed his eyes. "What if we don't secure the project?"

Zoe's smile faded. "That's not my problem. It just means you're not capable enough."

No one had ever challenged him so blatantly before. Mason found it arousing.

He leaned in, whispering near Zoe's ear, "It seems I have to secure this project now. Otherwise, my dear Mrs. Lockwood might think I'm incapable."

His masculine scent enveloped Zoe's senses as he approached her, causing a flutter. Zoe pushed him away.

"Are we discussing business or are you trying to have your way with me again?"

She still felt disgusted by the incident from the other night. A disloyal husband always brought unpleasant images of his intimate encounters with other women to mind. Just the thought of it was repulsive.

When they got out of the car, Mason caught her wrist.

Zoe suppressed her anger and said, "I'll contact Rosemary tomorrow morning, but the 300 thousand must be transferred first."

Mason stared at her for a moment before saying, "I can write you a check right now."

Zoe looked at him, and Mason chuckled. "What, you don't trust me?"

Turning her face away, Zoe glanced at the dark night ahead and said, "After dealing with someone like you for so long, even a fool would learn your tricks."

Even though they were on the brink of divorce, Zoe always had regrets. She regretted trusting the wrong person.

Mason wrote her a check and pressed it in her hand.

Suddenly, he said, "About Lilith…"

This was the first time he mentioned Lilith to Zoe.

Zoe did not know if he was planning on giving her an explanation or not. She was just stunned to hear the name.