Chapter 342

Roxanne's heart skipped a beat. She had thought she'd been clear enough. There was no way someone as smart as Mason didn't get the message. And yet… he confessed. He was actually putting his pride on the line. She never expected him to like her. "You… You've gotta be joking." Her voice came out awkward as she tried to dodge the moment. Mason looked at her intently. "I'm not joking. I'm serious. Roxanne, please… give me a chance." Her thoughts were a mess—not the flustered kind that comes with excitement but the kind that came from total confusion. Her eyes widened in disbelief. How did things between her and Mason even get to this point? She suddenly shoved him away, her expression turning sharp. "Mason, stop this nonsense. Yes, I have problems with Yasmin, but don't tell me you're doing this just to get back at her. If you think I'll fall for some twisted game, you've got the wrong woman!" Mason stumbled back, slamming into the wall with a painful grunt. She seized the moment t