<h4>Chapter 272: Unconcealed Affection</h4>


    Mason was extremely cold toward Leah, giving her a casual nod but saying nothing further.


    However, Leah, oblivious to the tension, sat down and smiled at him. "Mr. Scott, how have you been all these years?"


    Masonzily raised an eyebrow. "Oh, quite well, thank you! My cousin is doing even better—he’s getting married soon to a very famous model from Country W. She’s making more money than you and has a body that’s twice as good, with superior charm to boot."


    Leah hadn’t expected Mason to bring that up, and she awkwardly forced a smile. "If he’s doing well, I’m genuinely happy for him. Best wishes to them."


    "Best wishes? I recall someone calling my cousinst month while we were having dinner, and that person cursed him, saying he wouldn’t have a son and even if he did, he wouldn’t have a penis!" Mason chuckled.


    Leah’s face turned pale, her eyes narrowing slightly, but she quickly regained herposure. "Haha, some people just don’t deserve blessings."


    "Some women really are two-faced. You know my cousin hates women like that, right? Didn’t someone once seduce some high-ranking officials for business? Tsk tsk, once my cousin found out, how could he want that child? You’re just a jealous woman scorned, pretending to be virtuous," Mason mercilessly revealed the truth from back then. E chuckled, adding, "Mr. Scott is right; men generally don’t like women like that!"


    Leah trembled slightly, standing up abruptly. That unborn child was likely a stain on her life!


    "I have something to attend to, excuse me!" she said stiffly, unable to keep up the fa?ade any longer, and walked away quickly.


    Chloe burst outughing, clutching her stomach. "Wow, you’re so ruthless! She’s usually such ady, and you’ve made her leave! E and I were curious about how long she could keep that up!"


    Mason chuckled lightly. "There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. No rush."


    Chloe immediately gazed at Mason with starry-eyed admiration, while E secretly kicked her to snap her out of it.


    Did she have to be so infatuated?


    Chloe didn’t even know Mason’s true nature and was already head over heels!


    But Chloe just blinked and continued chatting happily with Mason, while E felt like the neglected one.


    E remainedposed. Although Mason wasughing with Chloe, his attention was clearly on her.


    This man was doing it on purpose!


    He was intentionally acting so close with Chloe to provoke her, or perhaps he just wanted to toy with Chloe, leaving her feeling helpless as a friend.


    E felt incredibly frustrated and kicked Chloe again.


    Chloe looked more and more innocent, gasping at E. "E, why did you kick me? Did I say something wrong?"


    E’s expression was a mix of annoyance and disbelief!


    Mason chuckled. "Miss Davis isn’t feeling jealous about Chloe and me having a good time, is she?"


    Chloe quickly waved her hands. "Oh, E, you’re married now! You can’t... uh, heh heh heh... I didn’t say anything, nothing at all!"


    You can’t steal my man - this is what Chloe wanted to say, but she is a girl, and saying such things in front of Mason would only make him disgusted, right?


    E gasped, nearly ready to copse from embarrassment!


    She didn’t like Mason! She was just trying to remind Chloe not to get too invested too quickly!


    Look at how Chloe was gazing at Mason—like she was staring at gold! E wanted to hold up a sign: I’m not Chloe’s friend!


    "I’m not! Chloe, as a woman, you need to be moreposed!"


    E gently reminded Chloe.


    Chloe made a small sound of realization, then nodded and straightened her posture, her tone bing much softer.


    E felt like she was about to choke.


    To shake off her frustration, she rushed to the other side and downed some juice.


    A pair of cold eyes were fixed on E.


    It was Rachel, who had been quiet for a while but was now back in this social scene, hoping that one day a handsome rich guy would notice her!


    But unexpectedly, at this Carter Group event, she saw both E and Leah!


    Right now, her greatest hatred was for Leah. If it hadn’t been for Leah introducing Connor to her, and if Leah had defended her, her reputation wouldn’t be so tarnished!


    E noticed that the nearby server suddenly froze. She nced back and caught Rachel ring at Leah with icy hatred.


    Hmph.


    So those two had truly fallen out.


    E snorted softly, her eyes darting as a cold glint crossed her lips. Let’s see if there’s an opportunity. If there is... she wouldn’t mind letting the two of them go at it.


    But... this was Uncle Carter’s party. As she thought about the host tonight, she quickly dismissed the idea.


    Chloe’s family had been so kind to her; she didn’t want to cause trouble here and ruin the harmony of the event.


    After just two cups of juice, E felt her stomach was about to burst. She headed toward the restroom.


    Inside the women’s restroom, E stepped out of a stall and looked at her reflection. She hadn’t put on any makeup, but her skin looked wless and rosy.


    After washing her hands, she was about to leave when she suddenly noticed someone leaning against the door, smirking at her.


    E jumped!


    She red at Mason, who was blocking the exit, her face scrunched up. "Mr. Scott, what do you mean by this?"


    Mason leered at E. "You were jealous just now, weren’t you?"


    E’s face darkened. "I’m just worried you’ll y with Chloe’s feelings. Mason, you have plenty of women in Country W. Since you first arrived, you’ve probably been with hundreds!"


    Mason blinked. "Darling, you’re so perceptive! Are you noticing my number of women because you’ve fallen for me? Don’t be jealous! If you decide to be with me, I might just consider being exclusive with you."


    E realized talking to this man was like trying tomunicate with a brick wall.


    He was nothing but a thick-skinned lout!


    And she was human, so how could they possibly connect?


    "Mason, could you move aside? The only man I want is Eric. The others don’t catch my eye at all!"


    E scoffed, and just then, a woman walked in, saw Mason blocking the way, and panicked, thinking she had entered the men’s restroom. She quickly backed out.


    But Mason stepped forward, startling E as he leaned against the wall, effectively trapping her inside!


    E red at him, her teeth clenched. With the two new male bodyguards outside, they had to wait there while she used the restroom!