Semua Bab Maskfall: Bab 1 - Bab 10

When Donald Brooks started messing with me, Josh Stewart was calmly cracking open an outrageously expensive lobster for Whitney Yates. Just one cost over 100,000 dollars.Every time he broke a piece of shell, one of my cheap clothes was taken off.In the shadowy booth, Donald Brooks slid up behind me and hooked an arm around my waist, pressing close.I had no choice but to endure it, biting down on my lower lip. He was known for hating women, but in moments like that, he never held back. Low, reckless laughter leaked through his earpiece."Looks like Josh has this bet in the bag. Whitney had better get ready to be Mrs. Stewart.""But if you marry Whitney, what about Yvette? If she finds out you've been lying to her, she won't let it go."Josh took a casual sip of his drink. "Before her mom died, she told her to hold on tight to me. A gold digger like her… letting her suffer a little is already going easy on her. Besides, with her bad eyesight, she can't even tell Donald and me ap

Someone seemed to recognize Donald and whispered under their breath, "Doesn't the guy in that video look a lot like the Brooks family's heir?"I waved it off with a small smile. "What are you talking about? That's my boyfriend, Josh. He's just a poor guy who works three jobs a day for me. You've got the wrong person."When a jacket was draped over my shoulders, Josh's expression had already turned ugly. "Isn't this embarrassing enough? Come with me."I grabbed his arm, my face lighting up, and called out, "Honey."His expression twisted. He loosened his tie, clearly irritated. "Who told you to call me that?"I acted like I did not hear the annoyance in his voice, smiling sweetly. "You did."So many nights, Donald had coaxed me into calling him that. If I accidentally called him Josh, that night would come with a much harsher 'punishment'.Josh must have thought of that video too, because his expression darkened even more. He shook off my hand and told me I was only allowed to ca

Josh went quiet, staring at me in the dark for a long time.Early the next morning, I poked him awake. He sat up, eyes half closed, looking lost for a while before he finally remembered where he was.After glancing at the clock and seeing it was only 5:00 am, he dropped back onto the bed.I let out an icy laugh. He already could not handle it? I picked up my phone and turned on an alarm. The loudest, most obnoxious one I could find.Josh finally snapped. "Yvette, it's five in the morning. Why aren't you sleeping? What is that noise?"I held my stomach and looked at him. "Aren't you supposed to leave at five every day to buy me coffee?"He cursed under his breath, then dragged himself out of bed and got dressed.After asking me for the address, he headed out. Not long after, I noticed a cup of coffee still steaming, placed quietly by the door.Donald stood hidden behind a utility pole at the corner, never leaving.By the time Josh came back, I was already full and satisfied. He

Josh's face went pale as he snatched the phone and zoomed in on the photo. When he saw the name 'Linda Snyder', he let out a breath. "After Whitney and I finish the ceremony, I'll go check it out."Such deep brotherhood.I wondered if he would still be smiling and offering congratulations when he saw me at Donald's wedding. I lifted my skirt and walked back.Whitney's voice message popped up again. "Yvette, why aren't you here yet? The surprise I prepared for you is about to be revealed."I did not bother replying. I just deleted it and blocked her.The moment I stepped back into the hall, I ran into Donald. The boy who used to wear cheap hoodies had shed that look, returning to the icy, untouchable heir everyone knew.One second ago, he still had that usual annoyed expression. The next, his eyes were red as he grabbed my hand.I pulled away cleanly. My voice was glacial. "Sir, I don't know you."He froze like he had been struck. He took a step toward me, but his phone rang. It

He sent me a location almost immediately. I grabbed my bag and headed out. However, the moment I arrived, something felt off.After a few sips of coffee, my vision started to blur. By the time I came back to my senses, I was lying on an operating table. Voices floated around me."I only want her to be temporarily blind. You're sure her vision will recover afterward?""Don't worry. This technique is very mature. It'll only take an hour."My body felt weak, my vision hazy.Still, I reached out and grabbed someone's arm. "I don't agree."The person noticed I was still conscious and pushed me back down. I was given another dose of anesthesia."Ms. Snyder, Mr. Brooks has already signed the consent form. Please cooperate."Donald? I shook my head, trying to stay awake. Memories of him flashed through my mind like a reel on fast forward. The way he used to gently hold my hand, slowing his steps to match mine. The way he kissed my eyes and promised that when he had money, he would ge