When She Stops Playing Nice by Hale Saxon
Chapter 8

Chapter 8

Gina approached a VIP room and knocked.

A man pecked out, visibly disappointed. “Was hoping Mr. Jackson was here.”

His gaze shifted, eyeing Gina and Aria with a lewd sparkle. “Hey beauties, why don’t you join us for a drink?”

Gina, cool and straight to the point, said. “You’re the one spreading lies about me online. Right, Mason Greene?”

Mason, caught off guard, replied irritably. “What’s it to you?”

Aria, fuming, retorted, “It’s about her, how could it not be?”

Realization dawned on Mason. He had believed Gina to be unattractive, reluctantly thought, I thought it would be embarrassing to claim I had been with Gina.

Doubtfully, he asked. “You’re Gina?”

Aria lashed out, “You don’t even know her and you’re slinging shit about her online, you asshole!”

Mason crossed his arms defiantly, feigning ignorance. “Rumors? What rumors?”

Internally smug, he thought, I posted that crap anonymously. How did they pin it on me? But really, what’s she gonna do about it?‘

“You’re still playing dumb!” Aria exploded, thinking, “Dragging a girl’s name through mud like that is fucking low. This man is a complete asshole.

Their argument caught the attention of the others in the room.

“Who’s there, Mason?” someone yelled out.

“Where are the girls you promised?” another taunted.

Mason flung the door wide, pointing at Cina. “Boys, look who decided to show up. Gina herself.”

His friends, having seen the post, eagerly anticipated meeting the so–called promiscuous Gina.

“So, we’re all getting a turn today?” One leered.

“Shit, doesn’t she have an STD? You ain’t scared?” another piped up nervously.

Just slap on a condom! She is hot, and Mason is not hogging her all to himself, another sleazebag commented.

Their sleazy laughter filled the air as they advanced on Gina, thinking she had just waltzed into their trap.

Mason reached out smugly. “Come on, join us for some fun!”

The moment his hand almost touched Cina, she snapped his wrist with a swift move. Mason’s scream pierced the air as Gina landed a kick in his groin and smacked his face.

Aria, watching the swift takedown, was internally whooping. ‘Damn, Gina is kicking ass!! She even clapped. ‘Hell yeah! That’s what he gets

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The other men were stunned, not expecting Mason to be overpowered.

“Guys, come on! Help me out here!” Mason tried to rally them.

Believing they could easily overpower a girl, these rascals moved in, only to be effortlessly beaten down by Gina.

Aria joined in, kicking one of the men sprawled on the floor. That’s for all the disgusting things you said, she thought.

Mason, realizing he was outclassed, took off, thinking, “How the hell is she so strong?”

His buddies, feeling utterly betrayed as Mason fled, begged Gina. “We’re sorry! We were wrong. Please, forgive us!”

Gina wasn’t about to let Mason off that easily and chased after him.

Mason, running like a headless chicken, almost collided with someone at the door.

“Don’t you see?” a deep voice chided.

Mason looked up, relief washing over him. “Mr. Jackson, thank God you’re here!”

Ethan, unimpressed by Mason’s battered face, asked, “Got your ass handed to you, huh?”

Knowing Mason was his minion, Ethan felt a sting to his ego. ‘Some asshole beats my guy and thinks I’ll just stand by?‘

“Who did this to you?” Ethan demanded, his anger palpable.

Mason swallowed hard, glancing back to see Gina storming after him. Terrified, he stuttered, “Her… it was her….

Ethan, clearly annoyed, followed Mason’s gaze. “Gina?”

Yes, her! Mr. Jackson, she beat me up. You’ve gotta save me!” Mason was almost in tears.

Ethan rolled his eyes, thinking, ‘Beaten by a chick? Fucking disgraceful.

As Gina walked up, Ethan put Mason behind him, smirking. “Cina, you’ve got some balls hitting my people. Got a death wish

“Out of my way, or I’m taking you down too,” Gina shotback, her gaze icy.

Ethan was incredulous. “You’re quite the spitfire. Think I won’t hit back?”

Gina’s response was a cold smirk. “I have warned you.”

Before Ethan could react, Gina slapped him.

Remembering how Ethan had schemed against her with Olivia, Gina thought, This slap is just a taste. The real show is at your engagement party.

Stunned by the slap, Ethan snapped, “Bitch, you dare hit me!”

He signaled his bodyguards to deal with Cina.

Ara stepped in, calling her bodyguards/“Try touching my friend, I dare you!” She challenged Ethan. Considering Aria’s status, Ethan responded more politely, Miss Torres, I would advise you to stay out of this.

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“It’s Mason who should stay out of it. Spreading rumors and getting slapped is what he deserved!” Aria shot back.

Unaware of the rumor mill, Ethan asked Mason for details. After hearing it, he scoffed. “Rumors? More like hard truths. Given Gina’s rep as a flirt, she tried seducing me,” Ethan bragged, smirking as if he had won a prize.

Despite Gina’s questionable reputation, Ethan couldn’t deny she was hotter than Olivia.

Gina’s eyes narrowed. She recalled the so–called family dinner where Olivia spiked her food, trying to set her up.