Zoe could not be oblivious to what was happening. However, she chosenot to argue and left the decision in Mason's hands. After all, intelligentwomen did not need to steal the spotlight in such situations.

Everyone assumed Mason would not agree. To their surprise, Masonextinguished his cigarette, his tone nonchalant as he said, "Let's play.”In the past, Mason was not keen on such childish games during socialevents. Yet, today marked his unprecedented entry into the game.

Zoe sat by his side, gently embraced by him. They resembled anaffectionate couple.

When Zoe was occasionally penalized, Mason would draw her close.His warm palm lightly touched her delicate face, blatantly displayingtheir affection.

Zoe understood that he was doing it on purpose, and she played along.While everyone in the room bantered, the expressions of the Waldolfsiblings, especially Gregory, grew increasingly unpleasant. This time,Zoe lost again.

This round was for Truth, with Gregory as the winner asking thequestion. Gregory took a sip of strong liquor, his face becoming stern.Beside him, Leslie noticed something was off and whispered, "Gregory,take it easy. We've known each other since we were kids. Whateveryou're thinking of doing, it's not worth it."

However, Gregory pushed him away and stared at Zoe, posing apotentially devastating question, “Zoe, do you have someone you likeright now?"

Silence fell over the room. No one was that naive. Gregory's questionsuggested he might have feelings for Zoe. This was a forbidden topicbecause Zoe was Mason's wife.

Mason seemed calm and unbothered by this turn of events. He evengently embraced his wife's shoulder. It appeared that Mason had longanticipated Gregory's intentions.

The first to speak up was Gabriela. She looked at her brother, unable tohold back, "Greg, have you lost your mind?"

She wanted to pull Gregory away. However, Gregory pushed her asideand directed the question at Zoe again, "Zoe, do you have someoneyou like right now?"

The atmosphere became even more tense. Zoe found herself in aslightly awkward position.

Gregory was putting her on the spot, and her husband showed nointention of intervening. She thought that Mason had invited her here todeliberately provoke Gregory.

Knowing that the best course of action was confessing her deep lovefor Mason, she hesitated.

Suddenly, Zoe lowered her eyes and smiled gently. She decided, in thatmoment, not to be so rational. She looked at Gregory and gave him asincere answer, "No."

The atmosphere froze. No one expected Zoe to respond like this, noteven Mason. His expression was even darker than Gregory's, clearlyaffected by Zoe's unexpected answer.

He stood up, still holding onto Zoe, and said with restrained anger,“Let's go."

Zoe knew he was angry, but she did not regret it. Mason's anger wouldlikely result in some intense moments between them, but she did notcare anymore.

As they were about to leave, Gregory spoke up again. He said,"Mason, Zoe doesn't love you anymore."

Mason released his grip on Zoe and looked at Gregory with a coldsmile. "Whether she loves me or not, she is still Mrs. Lockwood. That'san undeniable fact, Gregory."

Gregory started unbuttoning his shirt.

Gabriela screamed, "Gregory Waldolf, have you gone mad?"

However, Gregory immediately confronted Mason, declaring fiercely,“I'm not crazy! What's wrong with liking a woman? So what if she's yourfriend's wife? Zoe doesn't love you at all. Every moment she spendswith you is just a charade. Why can't you admit it?"

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