Chapter 18: Proposal to Betrothed

“Seriously? That doesn’t exactly seem like a big deal to me.” Lucas says nonchalantly while crossing his arms. Mason slaps his forehead. It shouldn’t be a surprise that business deals and stuff like this don’t interest him, especially now that he’s no longer the heir of the company.

“It doesn’t matter what you think of it anymore.” Mason’s reminder is blunt and it made Lucas’s brows furrow grumpily.

It was true that he never took his position as heir seriously but after everything that’s happened, he was beginning to think it was a mistake to step down from his position. Lucas releases a tired sigh before waving his hand. “Alright, I’ll go see him. I’ll catch you later,” he says before leaving.

Once Lucas turned his back on him and began to walk away, Mason’s sarcasm slowly melted into depression. He wishes he could tell his best friend everything that’s been going on behind the scenes. How corrupt and unpredictable his uncle is, and how much he has it out for him. He honestly felt