Ch. 1201..1205
Chapter 1201 He was always either busy with work, or had to deal with something urgent, whatever that may be!
Whenever he came back, he arranged his schedule so that he would return as soon as Sherry was finished with his shift! It could not be any more obvious that he was only coming home to see Sherry, the damned bitch!
When Shannon thought of this, she rose to her feet and swept everything off the table, sending them crashing to the floor. Celine was aghast and quickly rushed forward, “Miss, be careful! Don’t hurt yourself—
Smack!
Before she could finish cautioning Shannon, she received a blow across her face, accompanied by a stern roar.
“Get out!”
Celine could not believe what happened. She put a hand to her cheeks and quickly walked away with tears in her eyes. Shannon continued causing havoc in the dining room
before stomping away. She clasped her hands with a sinister glow in her eyes. She had to do something to remove Sherry from the picture!
Sherry went to see Queenie again. When she was taking a stroll outside, she just happened to see Hailey pushing a cart of delicious food over.
The cart was filled to the brim with freshly made food prepared by the elite chefs. There was a large variety of food, ranging from piping hot meat that still gave off steam to delicious pastries and desserts.
She could smell it from a mile away and immediately trailed after Hailey until they reached Queenie‘s.
Queenie was used to Sherry visiting her to steal some food by this point. The moment she noticed Sherry entering, she cast a distracted look at her before turning to the television and putting on a trending show. After Hailey finished setting up the food on the table, she sat with Sherry and ate with her while watching the show.
Sherry fixed her eyes on the screen while eating. The show was a high school drama, and after only several seconds of viewing, she frowned in disdain and motioned.
“This is boring. Switch to something else.”
Queenie protested, “This is what | want to watch. You can leave if you don't want to watch it.”
Sherry grimaced and diverted her focus back to the roast duck in her hands.
Queenie smirked in satisfaction upon observing how Sherry no longer insisted on changing the show and gave
Soon, she noticed that Hailey was still standing and watching them eat. She gestured at the seat next to her that was vacant and invited Hailey to join them. “Come on, sit down and watch the show with us.”
Hailey seemed tempted but would not let it show. “It's alright, Miss, I'll just stand here.” Queenie suddenly expressed grumpily, “Oh, come on, just sit down when | tell you to!*
Hailey understood that Queenie was only being kind to her and quickly explained, “Miss, | just think that it's rather inappropriate. You are the master of the family while | am only a lowly servant, so there are certain rules that we have to obey. | can't just simply sit because | want to.”
Queenie frowned and pointed at Sherry. “She's of a lower rank than you, but here she is, sitting and eating with me. If Emerence and the others have something to say, tell them to consult me directly!”
Hailey hesitated, “But...” Sherry darted a look at Hailey while nibbling on the roast duck. “Come on and sit down before she kicks your butt.”
Hailey fell silent.
Queenie glared at Sherry suddenly. “Sherry, does it kill you to keep your mouth shut for once?!" Sherry turned her attention to the television and kept quiet.
Queenie scoffed and glared at Hailey again. “Sit down before | fire you.”
Hailey thanked her sincerely before finally taking a seat next to her.
That was how they passed the morning.
Around noon, Julies appointed maid entered the room.
Hailey quickly perked up, filled with caution.
The maid addressed Queenie respectfully, “Miss, the madam and Miss Julie want me to inform you that the event is about to begin.”
Queenie replied with minimal interest , “Tell them I’m not going. I'm watching a show here.”
The maid was visibly troubled by this and cast a sour look at Sherry who was enjoying herself, filling her stomach with food as if she was the master of the house. Regretfully, she nodded before excusing herself.
After that, Sherry turned to Queenie and asked suspiciously, “Why aren't you going?”
She had always been fond of attending events with Julie, so why the sudden change of heart?
Chapter 1202 “I don't want to go. These little events are entirely meaningless.” It was always one and the same thing. She had to entertain one guest after another and make boring small talk. If she accidentally blurted out the wrong thing, she would end up getting punished.
Her mother was the worst offender of them all and always nagged at her whenever she went. Sherry cocked an eyebrow upon hearing this and stayed silent.
“Don't you want to join in the fun? Why don't you go instead?” Queenie suddenly suggested. Sherry answered, “I'd rather eat and watch TV here. This is much more interesting.”
Queenie seemed to ponder for a moment, then she scoffed and told Hailey to sit down again. The three of them continued watching the show while feasting
Meanwhile, a fleet of expensive cars was arriving outside
the Stocktons' residence.
Julie and Shannon were dressed to the nines and were busy greeting the arriving guests and making conversation. The butler of the house, Marlow, was with them the entire time.
Julie was very good at entertaining the guests. Shannon stood next to her and chimed into the conversation from time to time. Both of them wore polite and welcoming smiles on their faces.
Soon, the Browns arrived, and Mason could be seen stepping out of the car in a tailored suit. Something gleamed in Julie‘s eyes as she turned to Shannon.
Shannon seemed suddenly arrested by the sight of Mason. It was only when he began to approach them that she quickly recollected herself and looked completely normal.
Before Julie could utter a word, she greeted Mason herself, “Welcome, Mason. It's very good to see you.” Mason glanced at her and returned a polite greeting,” Good afternoon.”
Julie greeted him as well, “Master Brown, please, come
in.”
Mason nodded and entered.
When Shannon gazed at his back as he strode into the house, something suddenly flashed in her eyes as if a bright idea occurred to her.
Julie observed Shannon’s expression and asked with intrigue, “What are you looking at?” Shannon withdrew her gaze and stated, “Oh, you know, | was just thinking about how | was supposed to be engaged to him. It does make me feel a little guilty seeing him all by himself now.”
Julie smiled. “I'm sure he's holding up well enough on his own. He didn‘t seem too dejected or anything like that when he saw you, so I'm sure he’s already over it.”
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Would this suggest that Mason no longer held any feelings toward her? Shannon was slightly bothered by that thought but made sure to not let it show. “Probably.”
After a while, they all went to the banquet hall after all the guests had arrived. Madam Stockton showed up as well. Everything progressed smoothly according to plan.
When it was time for everyone to freely mingle around, Shannon excused herself to a quiet corner since she was not actively engaged in conversation with anyone. She noticed Mason and carefully approached him, “Mason, do you have a second? I'd like to speak to you.”
Mason frowned and answered crossly, “You're Mrs. Stockton now. It'll look bad if we were seen talking privately. If you have anything to say, you should just say it right here.”
A morbid look surfaced in Shannon‘s eyes upon detecting the apparent aversion Mason felt toward her. She brushed it aside and declared with a smile, “It's about my sister.” “Sherry?” This seemed to capture his interest. He asked in an anxious voice, “What happened to her? Is everything okay?”
Shannon suddenly wrenched her face in displeasure. She took a deep breath and proposed again with a nonchalant smile, “This isn't a good place to talk. Let's go outside for a second.”
Mason immediately set the wine glass down and walked out with her.
Chapter 1203 Shannon scanned her surroundings for a moment before walking out. After the two went outside, Mason immediately enquired, “What happened to Sherry?” Shannon revealed, “She's at John’s place right now.”
Mason was taken aback by this. “I thought she left. Why did she come back?”
Shannon sighed and said, “I'm not going to hide anything from you. She's currently working as a servant for John because she owes him eight hundred million, so she has to slave away for him to pay off her debt.”
“What the hell is going on? How did she come to owe him eight hundred million dollars?” “It's a long story, but don't worry. I'll tell you everything.”
“Out with it then!” Sherry was being forced to work as a slave for her ex-boyfriend and her sister's husband, no less, so how was Mason not supposed to feel unnerved by the situation?
Shannon began to relay everything from the beginning to the end of how Sherry came to owe John such a vast sum.
Mason was in disbelief upon hearing the story, “So, you're saying that our family is the reason she came to owe him eight hundred million?”
“Yes, after the complications with the project our families collaborated on, my father ended up going to my sister, who, in turn, ended up going to John for help. John invested a billion dollars into our family business but has only seen a return of two hundred million so far, so he decided that Sherry was going to be responsible for the remaining eight hundred million.”
Mason frowned, “That's just an investment, isn't it? It's not the same thing as borrowing money. That's outrageous!”
“Well, who are we to say what's what in this situation? He probably still has feelings toward Sherry,” Shannon whispered, “I don't want to see my sister trapped with John anymore, but the current dilemma is that my parents don't have the money to settle the debt.”
Something shifted in Mason‘s eyes before he immediately turned and walked away. Shannon called after him, “Wait, where are you going?” “I'm going to figure something out and get the money.”
Something suddenly occurred to Shannon. She quickly trotted to Mason and carefully whispered in his ears,” Look, don't tell anyone about this. If anyone finds out that Sherry is reduced to working as a slave, people are going to start talking behind our backs and sabotage the reputation of not just my parents, but the Stocktons as
well.” “| know. Don't worry, | won't tell anyone.”
Shannon‘s stern expression relaxed upon hearing this. She suddenly smiled gently and thanked Mason politely.” Thank you. I'll come up with something to put the money together as well.”
Mason did not respond and walked away.
Shannon was bothered by his animosity and watched his departing figure silently. She scoffed and proceeded to head back into the banquet hall.
As soon as she stepped inside, Julie stepped out from behind a corner.
She looked at Mason trotting away, then at Shannon‘s
figure walking back into the banquet hall. A scheming smile appeared on her lips.
Sherry stayed with Queenie until evening.
She was going to stay with Queenie for dinner, but Emerence sent someone over to get her. She was informed that John had returned, so she had to head back as soon as possible.
Sherry wrenched her face in annoyance and got up unwillingly.
Queenie and Hailey remained seated and watched her.
Queenie, who usually nagged incessantly at Sherry, seemed to have recognized Sherry‘s disturbed mood. Contrary to her usual demeanor, she proceeded to advise her, “Sherry, watch your tone when you speak to my brother. You know what he's like. He doesn't like it when you try to rebel against him. I'm sure he'll let you go if you ask nicely.”
If pleading nicely worked, Sherry would have done that ages ago. Still, she thanked Queenie politely. “I got it, thanks.”
With that, she went to John.
He had come home and was seated on the couch like a prince, clad in a tailored suit that complimented his figure perfectly. Shannon was seated on the couch next to him. She wore a soft and effeminate look and seemed to be in conversation with him.
Sherry did not want to disturb the two of them, so the moment she walked past the doorway, she stopped and turned around to avoid facing them.
Moments after that, she heard the deep rumble of his voice beckoning her over, “Sherry, come and pour some tea for me.”
Chapter 1204
Sherry grimaced irritably before approaching John.
John remained seated gracefully on his throne and looked at her like a monarch toying with its subjects.
Shannon remained seated as well with an unchanging expression although the look in her eyes seemed to have dimmed a little.
Sherry walked mechanically. She hardly spared so much as a glance at both of them the entire time. She approached the table with a pot of tea in her hand and poured its contents into a teacup, then she took the cup and handed it to John.
He took the cup and seemed to intentionally brush his fingers against the back of Sherry‘s hands.
Sherry grimaced and shot a look at him, but he smirked coyly and proceeded to sip his tea candidly.
She rolled her eyes and silently muttered curses at this detestable man!
Meanwhile, Shannon, who was sitting right there the entire time, was watching their interaction and clenched her hands into fists.
That was when John suddenly looked at her.
Shannon quickly formed the same practiced smile that was full of warmth and tenderness.
John asked her, “Did you go to the event my mother held this afternoon?”
Shannon answered, “I did. | attended to the guests along with Julie. Everything proceeded very smoothly, and the guests were very delighted to be invited.”
John nodded.
That was when Celine entered with a cart filled with food.
Sherry darted a look at her.
Celine gave her a glance and signaled for her to help with setting the food on the table.
Sherry was more than glad to do so since this was a chance for her to get away from John.
It was a very scrumptious dinner with a wide variety of food; there were seven dishes in total.
Sherry gulped as she set the food on the table.
Once everything was ready, John and Shannon approached the dining table and sat down.
Sherry and Celine quickly moved to the side.
The couple assumed their seats and began to eat with a degree of formality. They had a rather silent meal. After some time, Shannon broke the silence and asked, ” John, do you have any other plans for the night?” She looked at him eagerly as she said this.
John shot her a look. “There are some things | need to deal with. I'll be leaving after this, so make sure you get some good rest.” The light in Shannon‘s eyes flickered and dissipated, but all she could do was mumble a short ‘okay’.
They finished their meal shortly after that.
John gave Sherry a look as he put down the cutlery, then he rose and walked towards the study.
He was signaling for Sherry to follow him.
However, Sherry pretended to be oblivious to his signal.
“Sherry?” That was when John halted his steps and called
her.
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Left without a choice, she had to follow him to the study.
Meanwhile, Shannon was left by herself at the dining table with a dark and sullen expression on her face. Upon entering the study, Sherry was instructed to bring John certain books. She did as she was told. Then, he wanted water.
Sherry poured him a glass of water.
Then, he wanted the windows closed and the curtains drawn, and Sherry did everything obediently.
She continued to serve him by performing minor tasks consecutively.
Meanwhile, he sat languidly in a chair with a book in one hand while observing her. He seemed to be thinking about what other menial tasks she could have him do.
Sherry took a deep breath, “Master Stockton , you seem like you have a lot of time on your hands, don't you? Do you need me to give you a massage to wind down?”.
John smirked coyly.
Sherry tried to hide the hostile glare in her eyes. All she needed was for him to agree to the massage, then she had an excuse to beat into his back with all her might and pulverize his spine!
“Don't worry about that.” He smiled wickedly. “But there is something else | need...” Sherry asked suspiciously, “What do you need?”
Chapter 1205 John beckoned hier over. “Come here, and I'll tell you.”
Sherry immediately recognized that he was up to no good. She remained rooted to the spot and said, “I'm not interested anymor e. | don't need to know.”
John smiled, then he stood up and walked towards her. Sherry frowned. “What are you doing?”
However, he did not answer. He only smiled profoundly as he continued drawing closer toward her. He was like an elusive prince seen in fairy tales. Nobody could tell what was on his mind, and the only impression he left behind was his dignified aura.
Sherry waited for him to approach. She would not admit it but she was curious to see what he was up to. He approached her in no time and wrapped his arm around her waist.
Completely defenseless, Sherry found herself taken into his arms in an instant. She immediately became upset and tried to shove him away.
Nevertheless, John tightened his grip and kept her wrapped inside his arms as he drew his lips closer to her ear and whispered s eductively, “Sherry, | need you.”
Sherry felt her ears burning. In an instant, she felt a wave of fury rush to her head. Without realizing it, she swung her hands right into his face.
Smack!
John grabbed her hands just in time. He was already expecting her to respond by attacking him. He wore the same triumphant s mile on his face. Gradually, his smile transformed into one that was like
an old fox‘s, full of cunningness and danger. Sherry glared at him. “Let go of me!” Not only did John refuse to let go, but he also began to fix a burning, intent look on her reddened cheeks underneath his glasses,
Something burned inside his eyes. It was the color of deep red passion. Sherry immediately recognized that look. How could she not know?
She promptly roared at him without warning, “You bastard, go to your wife if that's what you want! Stop touching me!” John frown ed. Again, he threw his arms around Sherry. He held her tightly from behind, his arms circling lier waist.
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Sherry tried to wring herself free.
John breathed into her ears and growled deeply, “Stop moving. | won't be able to resist if you keep moving.” Sherry froze and stopped moving. Silence descended upon them.
She could feel the steam of his breath beating against her ears. She tensed up and no longer moved. After some time, his breathing seemed to relax at last.
Sherry looked up at him and tried to persuade him to let go again as she met his eyes. He must have been staring at her the enti re time, but the
glasses did nothing to reduce the intensity of his gaze. Sherry froze. Her first instinct was to avoid his gaze. Then, she pleaded helplessly, “Can you let me go already?”
As soon as she said that, she felt his grip loosening. She wrung herself free and immediately stepped a few steps away from him
John stood like a totem over her and cast a deep look at her. “Sherry, won't you let me touch you at all?”
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There was a low rumble in his voice. His demeanor seemed to have transformed slightly, and his usual cockiness seemed to havi Sherry felt a heavy weight upon her chest. She did not even look at him as she answered, “Not a chance.”
He was already married to Shannon, and she was not interested in becoming his mistress!
John fixed an intent look at her before declaring icily,” Okay, leave then.” Leave?
Sherry‘s expression brightened. She looked at him and asked to further confirm, “So, | can call ita day?”
Asinister smile appeared on John‘s handsome face as he promptly stated, “Go outside and stand by the door. You are not allowe Sherry glared at him contemptuously , then she turned and left.
Upon throwing the door to the study open, she saw Shannon standing by the door. Her eyes were pulsing with red while she look malice that it seemed like she would stab Sherry with a dagger right then and there.
Sherry cast a disinterested look at her, then she continued advancing before stopping in the living room.