"Evie, say my name..."

In the heat of the moment, the man bit her earlobe, deliberately tormenting her.

Eve Vaughn could only call out his name over and over, her full, moist red lips looking as if they were about to drip. Her clear eyes were now veiled in a hazy stupor, making her exceptionally alluring.

She seemed to be in pain, yet at the same time, she seemed to be enjoying it.

The steam from the shower made the air moist and warm. She had lost almost all her strength, leaning against his chest. A sense of shame welled up inside her, but she still couldn’t resist her body’s surrender.

Eve Vaughn realized that Mason Lawson, who was usually such a refined gentleman, was utterly dominant and domineering when it came to this. He would tease her until she was on the verge of tears every single time.

Coupled with the aphrodisiac incense from the love hotel, Mason Lawson was like a ravenous wolf, devouring her completely.

It was only then that Eve Vaughn realized the incense wasn’t just ordinary incense.

Thinking about how she had wanted to ask the hotel staff for the brand of the incense to buy some for herself, Eve Vaughn wished she could find a hole to crawl into and disappear.

’Thank goodness I didn’t ask.’

...

The next day, when Eve Vaughn woke up early for class, her back felt like it was about to break.

Mason Lawson, on the other hand, was full of energy as he got dressed and tied his tie. A faint smile played on his lips as he said, "Why don’t you just take the day off?"

"I’m not taking the day off!"

The images from last night flashed through Eve Vaughn’s mind, and she couldn’t help but blush. "This is all your fault!"

Mason Lawson let out a helpless laugh. He walked over to the young woman, placed his hands on either side of her, and asked, "Do you need me to carry you to the bathroom?"

After all, when Eve Vaughn had sat up in bed just now, she had been holding her lower back.

Mason’s words only made things worse. Eve Vaughn was now so mortified she didn’t know where to look.

Even though it was broad daylight, the debaucherous atmosphere in the room didn’t seem to have dissipated.

She quickly pushed him away and awkwardly made her way to the bathroom.

As she walked, she said, "I won’t trouble you. I’m not disabled, I don’t need you to carry me!"

Immediately, the man’s voice came from behind her. "Then that just means I wasn’t rough enough last night."

A shiver ran down Eve Vaughn’s spine. ’How much rougher could he get?’

’Any rougher, and I’d really have to take the day off. I wouldn’t be able to get out of bed.’

She sensed he wanted her to praise him for his strength and stamina, but Eve Vaughn refused to take the bait.

’For some reason, men always seem to crave that satisfying sense of vanity from things like this.’

Mason Lawson was thoroughly satisfied from the previous night, so seeing how shy the young woman was, he didn’t tease her any further.

After breakfast, he personally drove Eve Vaughn to school.

When Eve Vaughn finished her morning classes and returned to her dorm room at noon, seeing Regina Shaw made her feel even more awkward.

Regina Shaw had an all-knowing look on her face. She studied her for a few seconds before looking away.

Eve Vaughn’s face turned beet red, thinking that Regina Shaw must know full well that she and Mason Lawson had gotten a room last night.

Regina Shaw seemed to sense her thoughts and said languidly, "What’s there to be embarrassed about? We’re all adults. Sex isn’t something to be ashamed of."

Eve Vaughn was dumbfounded. Although she felt Regina Shaw had a point, she was still too shy to talk about such things so openly.

’It’s enough that we both know what happened,’ she thought. ’Saying it out loud is a bit... unladylike.’

However, thinking of how Regina Shaw had helped them, Eve Vaughn really wanted to give her a sincere thank you.

As it happened, the two of them were alone in the dorm room.

Just as Eve Vaughn was about to speak, Aria returned.

So she had no choice but to swallow the words she was about to say.

Regina Shaw and Aria couldn’t stand each other. Last time, Aria had really annoyed Regina over the cleaning duties.

So today, Regina Shaw seized the opportunity. "Aria, I believe it’s your turn to clean today. But you didn’t take out the trash, and there’s a layer of dust on the floor. Aren’t you supposed to be the neat freak?"

Aria shot her a glance and said, "I thought a slob like you wouldn’t care about things like this. But you’re right, I’m done living with someone like you. You’re moody and lazy. Ever since you got here, you’ve turned our room into a mess."

With that, she started pulling out her suitcase and packing her things.

Seeing this, Eve Vaughn quickly asked, "Aria, where are you going?"

Ever since the day Eve Vaughn had sided with Regina Shaw, Aria had been upset with her.

She still had a cold and indifferent attitude now as she replied, "Todd Hayes and I rented an apartment near school. I’m moving in with him."

Eve Vaughn wanted to advise her to be more cautious. After all, moving in with a guy...

But then she suddenly thought of herself. She was doing more than just living with Mason Lawson.

Therefore, she didn’t try to persuade Aria, and only reminded her to be careful and protect herself.

It was unclear if Aria understood or not. In any case, she just carelessly finished packing and dragged her suitcase out of the dorm room.

Before she left, she said to them, "You can have the room! From now on, I couldn’t care less if no one cleans it for a year."

With that, she swept out of the room.

Seeing this, Regina Shaw was furious. She muttered under her breath, "So she rented a crappy apartment? What’s so great about that! I’ll rent one too. I’ll move out tomorrow! I can’t believe her passive-aggressive digs. Who does she think she is!"

’If my father hadn’t cut me off and forbidden me from renting a place as punishment, why would I be stuck here taking this crap?’

Eve Vaughn could only try to console her. "Senior Shaw, Aria has always been like this. She’s actually very kind-hearted."

"Oh, give me a break! I’m not blind. I can see for myself whether she’s kind-hearted or not!"

Regina Shaw shot her a disdainful look. "Don’t think that just because I covered for you and President Lawson, we’re friends now. We’re far from it! In this room, you’re the only one who tries to please everyone, like a weed on a wall."

Eve Vaughn felt wronged. She didn’t know what she had done wrong. Now Aria had a problem with her, and Regina Shaw didn’t like her either.

She sighed and sat down at her desk, feeling dejected.

...

「Lawson Group.」

Mason Lawson had been in meetings all morning. When he finally had a free moment at noon, he sent a text to Eve Vaughn, reminding her to get along with Regina Shaw.

After all, with Mason Lawson’s experience, his judgment of character was quite sharp.

Just then, the intercom on his desk rang. After Mason Lawson answered, his secretary reported that a Miss Sullivan was at the door to see him.

Mason Lawson’s gaze turned cold in an instant. Of course he knew why Joanna Sullivan was looking for him.

However, it was about time he put her in her place.

To stop her from causing more trouble and relentlessly targeting Eve Vaughn.

Luckily, Regina Shaw was a sensible person. If it had been someone prone to jealousy, and Joanna Sullivan had leaked that kind of information to them, Eve Vaughn would have been skinned alive, if not worse.

"Let her in."

Not long after Mason Lawson gave the order, Joanna Sullivan entered.

Her beautiful features were twisted with rage as she demanded, "Mason, what is the meaning of this? Why did you cancel the endorsement deal I had with the Lawson Group? Don’t forget, I’m a world-class dancer. No one is more suitable for this endorsement than me!"

Mason Lawson remained unhurried and unruffled. He said coolly, "There are many world-class dancers, Joanna Sullivan. You’re not the only one. Besides, endorsers have always been desperate to work with the Lawson Group’s jewelry brand. We make the endorser, the endorser doesn’t make us. It makes no difference who I give this opportunity to."