Bound By Paper Hearts のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 11 - チャプター 20

"Mason, for heaven's sake, spare me from repeating myself. I've already told you, and I'll say it once more – I don't know where Alice is. Stop calling me for the same answer!" Skylar's frustration echoed through the call.Mason persistently dialed her number countless times in the last two days, skeptical of Skylar's ignorance regarding Alice's whereabouts. However, even when contacted through a private number, Skylar remains clueless about Alice's location."Skylar, mind your language. Disrespect is not acceptable, regardless of the situation. Failure to adhere to this will result in consequences, and I'll ensure you face termination."Mason's vexation heightened due to his inability to reach Alice, and Skylar's temper served as the final straw. His discontentment grew more palpable."Do as you please, but please refrain from calling me again." Skylar ended the call and rested her head in her hands."How could she have the nerve to hang up on me?" Mason seethed, infuriated by Skylar'

"Alice, have you lost it? Why do you want to do this just before your audition?"Alice appeared at Skylar's office, disclosing Mason's desperate attempt to seek her assistant for Monica. This revelation left Skylar deeply frustrated, leading her to express her anger with a vehement outburst."To bagged this role." Alice replied with a mischievous grin."Now, what's that supposed to mean?" Skylar scratched her head."You'll find out soon enough." Alice said with a wink, leaving Skylar convinced she had a plan."You've become quite mysterious lately. First, you postponed our meeting last evening, and now you've barged into my office early today with fresh news.""What's going on? Is there anything wrong with you, and I am oblivious?" Skylar asked and raised her eyebrows.'That's true, but I can't disclose it to you. I got married behind your back, and this new relationship brought many changes in my life.' Alice thought with dismay."Come on, spill the beans. What's going on in that head

The next morning, Alice opened her eyes to find she had slept in. "Oh no, I overslept," she exclaimed, quickly securing her long hair in a messy bun before leaving the room."This enormous mansion is really not my comfort zone. Ah, I miss the coziness of my own home," she muttered, continuing her hunt for something."Are you looking for something?"A sudden voice from behind made Alice jump in fear. "You startled me," she exclaimed, patting her heart as she turned around.Seeing Andrew in workout gear for the first time left her dumbfounded. His built-up chest and biceps were showcased in a snug vest, and his typically neat hair now tousled, giving him an unexpectedly alluring, out-of-the-world look."Finished admiring the view?" Andrew's finger snapped in front of her face, pulling her out of reverie, and he strolled into the kitchen, with her following suit."I wasn't ogling on you, no way," Alice quipped from behind.Andrew turned, gave her a look, and playfully rolled his eyes."Th

Mason sternly reminded Monica that he had emphasized multiple times not to enter his mansion unannounced, reiterating that Alice was still regarded as his girlfriend by both his staff and acquaintances. The mere mention of Alice sent Monica into a frenzy. She had been seething with resentment since the news of Alice being cast as the lead heroine at Royman Productions reached her ears. "To hell with your Alice. Do you even know what she's up to behind your back?" Monica snapped. "Now what?" Mason questioned, discontent evident in his tone. After enduring a series of tough days, he decided to take a day off for some much-needed solitude. However, his tranquility is about to be disrupted. "She's making a comeback on screen with Royman Productions." This news surprises Mason, but it sparks excitement. In the past, he urged Alice to exit the industry with the hope of gaining attention as her boyfriend. Now, her return with a major production promises to bring him the spotlight. "So

Alice studied Andrew intently, a spark of recognition lighting up in her eyes. "What brings you here, Mr. Kingston?" she asked hurriedly, her tone tinged with nervousness."I came to verify Miss Brown's aunt's well-being but observed something peculiar between you and Mason Rex. Is everything in order?" Andrew discarded the disguise and adopted a solemn demeanor.Alice paused, taking a few deep breaths. "I can't confidently say yes."She shared a half-truth, wrestling with the dilemma of whether to bring Andrew into her problems."Tell me" It was an authoritative demand, Andrew's face adorned with the customary frown. Alice lowered her eyelashes in response."He unexpectedly appeared to spring the next date for our marriage registration on me, set for the upcoming week." She felt awkward revealing this to Andrew."I see...""Under the condition that I endorse his fashion company as a brand ambassador," Alice continued with a sense of dismay."Hmm, then....." Alice raised her eyes to