116 UNYIELDING RESENTMENT

  ARIEL'S POV   Andre was still standing behind me and Mason, expecting an answer from the both of us, I'd say. He didn't have knowledge of our scheme, and I wasn't planning to tell him. Everything will be revealed once the plan has been carried out. I was just picturing how things would be after that.   "So, can the both of you please tell me this plan you're talking about?" Andre asked, his eyes fixing on the both of us. He would glance at Mason, and then he'd do the same to me.   "It's nothing, actually," Mason lied, adjusting his suit. "We were just talking about business."   "Business?" Andre gave Mason a curious face.   "Yes. We're discussing how we're going to execute the plans that could take our company to higher heights," Mason continued.   "Wow," was what Andre said before glancing at me. "Is this true, Ariel?"   "Why are you asking her?" Mason queried him right away. "Don't you believe me?"   Andre glanced at Mason and ignored him, turning back to me. "You'