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 her fingers

but it

she glanced up at him with

Birthday” before turning and walking

an agitated Mona

going?”

Rose didn’t respond.

haven’t had your cake

skipping it. Sweets are just too cloying for my taste

a whole crowd waiting

and whoever wants a piece

not stopping them.”

surroundings before shifting

you sure you want to leave all your

paused, turned, and shouted to Riley:

everyone gets their fill,

was too stunned to react. This Mr. Witt of R City was hardly the

was taken aback for

somewhat bewildered, “Mr. Witt,

to Mr. Mason

and said, “Of course. Although he’s

to him for helping Mrs. Witt out

enough to express

feel free to ask for more in

the childish remark—it seemed the man would never

things go.

helpless, smoothed her forehead and

out of the

a bit much? It’s my birthday,

you’re leaving early?”

stride, Rose turned to him. “This isn’t the first

been acting like this.”

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

sweet cake. I hate it,

the vegan cream cake I

at our place about

watching Rose’s retreating

to her in a few long steps

let out a startled

around Morrison’s neck.

she saw Morrison’s face

his shoulder. “You scared me to death! What

forward, holding her in his arms.. “We’re

to eat cake.”

you don’t

“Not only am I going to eat cake, but I’m planning on

with it.”

flushed a sudden

mix of exasperation and affection. Megan

cheeky boy.

had countless memories of clashing with Morrison, but

And she found herself at a

version of him.

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