If it weren’t for the fact that someone had decided to pit her against Rose over

the same dress, things might not have escalated to this point.

Mason arched an eyebrow and scratched his temple, with a sheepish

expression on his face. “Hey, I was just doing a favor for someone.”

Who would’ve thought that a dress-clash could cause such a drama? Indeed,

that woman was just as the rumors had said—a real she-devil.

A simple garment had sparked this whole “bloodbath,” probably all part of her

wicked plan.

He shivered involuntarily. Terrifying, utterly terrifying.

Enter title…

Rose noticed Mason’s words, as well as his subsequent expressions and subtle

actions. She raised an eyebrow, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes.d2

Doing a favor for someone?

When she first realized her dress clashed with Mona’s, she thought it had been

Mona’s doing—like she was flaunting her victory.

She’d even worried that someone would make a joke out of the baby bump she

was sporting. After all, a dress-clash was one thing, but with her protruding belly,

it could become a laughingstock.

But now, it seemed the tables had turned in her favor. Who could be behind

this?

Catching Rose’s gaze, Mason lifted his head and offered her a small smile and

a nod. She nodded back, smiling.

The hand wrapped around her waist tightened. Snapping back to reality, she

noticed Morrison glaring at her with a furrowed brow. “What’s up?”

Morrison pursed his lips. “Stay away from him, he’s a creep.”

Rose was speechless for a moment before retorting, “Have you seen the state

your Mona’s in? And you’re worried about others?”

“What are you talking about, when is she mine? Watch your mouth.”

and ran

now, but it

with a raised eyebrow and casually

walking toward

an agitated

going?” Morrison hurried

Rose didn’t respond.

had

just too cloying for my taste

There’s a whole crowd waiting to eat your birthday

right there, and whoever

not stopping them.”

the surroundings before shifting her gaze to

you sure you want to leave all your guests

to

gets their fill, and thank

This Mr. Witt of

such announcements. Even Riley was

out, somewhat bewildered, “Mr. Witt, are we

Mr. Mason as

said, “Of course. Although he’s

him for helping Mrs. Witt out of

enough to express my gratitude. If

to ask

lips twitched at the childish remark—it

things go.

smoothed her forehead and

her stride out

a bit much?

you’re leaving early?”

stride, Rose turned to him.

been acting like this.”

guard, Morrison stumbled over his words. “I also don’t really like

cake. I hate it,

because the vegan

at our place about

Rose’s retreating

caught up to her in a few long steps and suddenly scooped her

behind. “Ah…” Rose let out a

around Morrison’s neck.

steadied, she saw Morrison’s face close up, and

his shoulder. “You scared me to

holding her in his

to eat cake.”

you said you don’t

am I going to eat cake, but I’m planning

with it.”

a sudden shade

mix of exasperation and

eyes. “Well, that cheeky

clashing with Morrison,

at

version of him.

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