Reborn Heiress: Taking Back What Is Rightfully Hers!
Chapter 272: Unconcealed Affection

Chapter 272: Unconcealed Affection

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?"

Mason lazily 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 cousin last 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 her composure. "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. Ella 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 façade any longer, and walked away quickly.

Chloe burst out laughing, clutching her stomach. "Wow, you’re so ruthless! She’s usually such a lady, and you’ve made her leave! Ella 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 Ella 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 Ella felt like the neglected one.

Ella remained composed. Although Mason was laughing 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.

Ella felt incredibly frustrated and kicked Chloe again.

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

Ella’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, Ella, 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?

Ella gasped, nearly ready to collapse 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! Ella wanted to hold up a sign: I’m not Chloe’s friend!

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

Ella gently reminded Chloe.

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

Ella 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 Ella.

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 Ella 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!

Ella noticed that the nearby server suddenly froze. She glanced back and caught Rachel glaring at Leah with icy hatred.

Hmph.

So those two had truly fallen out.

Ella 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, Ella felt her stomach was about to burst. She headed toward the restroom.

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

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

Ella jumped!

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

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

Ella’s face darkened. "I’m just worried you’ll play 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."

Ella realized talking to this man was like trying to communicate 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!"

Ella 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 Ella as he leaned against the wall, effectively trapping her inside!

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