Actually, he had known all along.

This girl came with a plan, wanting to teach a lesson to those who made her life miserable back in the day.

By sending that kind of photo to him, it showed she was not in danger and everything was within her plan, it was just to make him anxious, to get back at him for what he did to her in the lounge.

Even though he knew this clearly, he still couldn't help but fall for it.

Mason Nightshade chuckled softly to himself.

He knew long ago that he wasn't fooled for just a day or two. Even knowing he was tricked, he wouldn't allow himself to overthink. If she wanted to see him anxious, then let her see.

"What did you do to him?"

"He took medicine." Aurelia Shaw glanced at the cup on the table, her words brief.

Mason understood, frowning disapprovingly, "You just went along with him like this?"

Although he didn't oppose her revenge, putting herself in danger like this, what if something unexpected happened?

"You go back first, I'll handle this here," he said.

Aurelia raised her almond-shaped eyes, suddenly yanked Mason's tie, pulling him close to her face, her eyes tilted up, "Mason Nightshade, this is my business."

Looking closely at her delicate little face, Mason swallowed, his thoughts faltering for a moment, his voice hoarse and deep as he asked, "So?"

"So, don't interfere with me at whim."

Hearing footsteps approaching outside the door, Aurelia's eyes flickered, pulling Mason's tie to hide.

"Snap," the lights went out.

The room was plunged into darkness.

At this moment, the two were once again in the dark.

He was still being pulled by his tie, his upper body slightly bent, one hand propped against the wall behind her to maintain the posture of being "controlled" by her.

His sharp eyes fixated on her little face, pupils deep, breathing unintentionally heavier by a few degrees.

He clearly felt a trace of heat surging through his body.

But he still maintained the original posture, not moving, just staring at her little face, feeling like he could never look enough.

"If you dare ruin my plan, see how I'll deal with you." Aurelia noticed the change in his body, her beautiful eyes glaring.

Mason's lips curved into a smile.

This girl, she was doing it on purpose! Deliberately getting back at him!

If she didn't want him to ruin the plan, why would she text him? She knew for sure he would come.

Creating this situation between them, it was intentional on her part, wasn't it?

Show him but not let him have it, she really knew how to grasp his weakness.

Smelling the faint fragrance on her body, Mason swallowed again, suppressing the strong urge to take a bite.

They heard someone pushing the door open.

"Principal?"

A man's voice.

Mason was stunned, looking down at her, clearly seeing the fleeting cold smile in her eyes, his handsome brows tightly knitted together.

Mason pulled Aurelia along as he strode out.

"What's wrong with you?" Exiting the door, Aurelia looked at Mason, whose expression was obviously unusual.

"Don't do this kind of thing again."

"Hmm?" She had done worse things than this, and he never interfered with her. Why this time... Aurelia suddenly thought of something, a teasing smile appeared, "Mason Nightshade, could it be that you're... repulsed?"