<h4>Chapter 271: Mason Is Back</h4>


    Today just happened to be Saturday, and E nned to visit Amelia to discuss potential investment, as Amelia was also interested in buying shares.


    The Ten Nights Bar had been taken over by Eric, but the official owner was listed as E.


    E knew he had selflessly shared his assets with her!


    Such happiness wasn’t something every woman could have!


    Amelia had a good understanding of the bar industry, and with her family’s longstanding bureaucratic background, having her as a shareholder would definitely help pull in Richard as support.


    With Amelia involved, E wouldn’t have to worry about the bar; she couldpletely leave its management to her.


    At Amelia’s house, the two women brainstormed ideas for the bar and also discussed the fashionpany E hadn’t fullyunched yet.


    "Aren’t you supposed to be starting a fashion line? Has Eric not found you a location yet?"


    Amelia elegantly sipped her red wine and raised an eyebrow in inquiry.


    "He showed me a few ces, and I was quite satisfied, but finding the right designer is tough. I want a cutting-edge designer who understands market demands, since our target audience is young people," E said, lounging at the Nan household while enjoying breakfast.


    "Well, Richard has several friends who are emerging designers, but they’re prettyzy because their families are wealthy. I can take you to meet them!"


    With Amelia’s help, E sessfully met two emerging designers, but the thought of Benjamin brought a wave of regret.


    After a day spent at Amelia’s, they all had dinner together in the evening. With Eric out of town, E didn’t mind where she ate.


    Just as they finished dinner, E received a call from Chloe, who excitedly informed her, "E, Mason is back and even attended the party hosted by ourpany!"


    E froze, her expression darkening. "What did you say? Where are you right now?"


    Mason was back?


    But Eric had just gone to Country W—what were the odds?


    Feeling uneasy, she asked for the party’s address and hurried over, wearing casual clothes and not bothering to change into a formal dress.


    However, upon learning this, Amelia generously offered E a dress that didn’t quite fit her anymore.


    Amelia had gained some weight, but surprisingly, the dress fit E perfectly.


    When E arrived at the party, it was exactly seven in the evening.


    As soon as she stepped into the hall, she spotted Chloe and Mason chatting animatedly together!


    Her expression darkened; the charming Mason looked as handsome as ever. In his ck suit, he practically shone, causing many wealthy women at the party to subtly nce his way.


    "E, you’re here! Come sit over here!"


    Chloe beamed at her as soon as she saw her.


    E wore the purple evening gown from Amelia, which ttered her figure, and even though she was only a freshman, she looked better than before.


    Mason hadn’t seen E in over a year. He lifted his gaze, a faint smile gracing his lips.


    Inside, he felt an inexplicable flutter! But he reminded himself that this woman was not meant to be loved, but rather tormented!


    E walked over, asking, "Chloe, is yourpany hosting this party?"


    "Yes! We’re celebrating our new productunch, so we invited everyone to drink and celebrate!" Chloe replied with a smile. "E, you haven’t forgotten Mason, have you?"


    E’s heart sank further. Chloe had referred to Mason as someone she had met, which clearly indicated how deeply she was falling for him. What she truly feared was that this man would turn against her!


    E finally turned her gaze toward Mason, shaking her head slightly. "Sorry, I’ve had so much going ontely that I barely remember."


    Chloe’s eyes widened in surprise. How could such a handsome guy be forgotten?


    Mason chuckled, "Miss Davis, you really know how to joke."


    "I’m serious!" E said apologetically, looking at Mason. "If Chloe hadn’t called me, I would havepletely forgotten what you looked like."


    Mason’s expression darkened a bit; her words made it seem like he was just a bystander.


    For other women, he was the kind of man you couldn’t forget with just one nce!


    "Then let me reintroduce myself. I’m Mason. Miss Davis, it’s good to see you again!"


    Mason smiled. "I distinctly remember that you almost kissed me on the Dreamboat. If it weren’t for your boyfriend showing up, I might have lost my virginity to you!"


    E felt a wave of nausea; did this guy really have to be so self-absorbed? Eric never mentioned that incident, so she had no idea what had happened at the time.


    "E... Leah is here!" Chloe suddenly whispered. E looked up to see Leah entering with her father, Frank, chatting amiably with Charles and Uncle Carter.


    E was already used to the presence of annoying people and smiled faintly. "It’s fine; if she’s here, she’s here. That’s her business!"


    "Should we move to another spot to chat?" Chloe suggested, knowing E didn’t like Leah.


    "No need; Leah isn’t a tiger. Why should I be afraid of her?" Eughed lightly, picking a ss of red wine from a passing server.


    Mason raised an eyebrow at this, a deep smile creeping onto his lips.


    Chloe looked momentarily stunned, her adorably clueless expression amusing E. Chloe always felt insecure about her looks, but she had a doll-like face that was quite cute.


    "Yeah, why should we be afraid of her? My thought process really is a bit off," Chloe said with augh.


    Tonight, the Carter Group was the host.


    Leah and Frank were just guests; although they shared the same surname, they had no blood rtion. As part of the host family, why would E avoid Leah?


    Just then, Leah gracefully approached them, wearing a gold and silver mermaid-style evening gown, her long hair elegantly swept up, with two small strands framing her face, giving her a regal yet gentle look.


    "E, Chloe, I didn’t expect to see you here... Mr. Scott, it’s been a while!"


    Leah smiled at Mason, her eyes sparkling but also slightly unfocused.


    E nodded, while Chloe leaned in to whisper, "Didn’t Jenny tell us... that Leah dated a man in Country W and got pregnant and had an abortion?"


    "That man... was supposedly Mason’s cousin."


    E was utterly shocked; who would have thought Leah and Mason were connected like that!