CEO’s Seduction Trap

Kara’s remark was quite sophisticated. It implied that Omar had always cared deeply for Mason. At the same time, it indirectly reflected Mason’s current attitude towards Omar as indifferent and sharp-tongued.

Seeing no one behind her responded, her expression turned slightly grim.

Seeing her expression, Omar lying in the hospital bed pulled her clothes with his hand.

Kara met his gaze, took a deep breath, and said, “Mason, you two, have a seat.. I’ll get you both a glass of water.”

Saying that, Kara walked to the water dispenser and poured a glass of water for Mason and Leila each.

Kara couldn’t figure out what Mason wanted to do at the hospital today, feeling a vague sense of unease.

After handing the water glasses to Mason and Leila, Kara turned to look at Omar.

Omar spoke, “Mason, cough… I heard my mom went to your place yesterday and caused a scene?”

Mason looked up at the sound, “Indeed, Aunt Kara thought your injury was related to me.”

Omar said, “It’s indeed my mom’s fault. She’s just worried about me. Don’t blame her. I apologize on her behalf.”

Mason was about to say something when he heard Leila speak before him, “So, you’ve actually known all along that this has nothing to do with Mason, right?”

Omar was stunned.

Leila met his gaze, mixing sincerity with a hint of helplessness, “Since you know the truth, could you please explain it to your grandfather?”

Omar hesitated.

Kara, standing aside, worried that Omar would agree, hastily said, “Leila, this matter hasn’t been concluded yet…”

Hearing Kara’s words, Leila turned to her and countered with what she had just said, “Omar has always cared deeply for Mason since childhood. Since this matter hasn’t been concluded yet, seeing Mason falsely accused by his grandfather must be harder for him.”

With that said, Leila looked back at Omar, “Isn’t that right?”

Omar struggled under Leila’s gaze to finally spit out one word, “Yes.”

Omar finished speaking, followed by a violent fit of coughing. Towards the end, his body on the hospital bed curled up, and he quickly grabbed a handkerchief from beside the pillow to cover his mouth.

Seeing this, Kara hurried forward to help him pat his back. “How are you? Should I call the doctor?”

Omar couldn’t speak through his coughs but waved his hand to signal he didn’t need one.

Meanwhile, Mason and Leila were quite relaxed.

Mason leaned back on the couch and reached out to hook Leila’s waist, whispering in a voice only they could hear, “Looks like he’s really pissed off.”

Leila turned her head to look at Mason. “Am I making him angry? Wasn’t everything I said just the truth?”

smile deepened. “Yeah, indeed. You were just stating the facts.”

After Mason spoke, Omar on the hospital bed gradually calmed down.

Kara watched him take a long breath and stood up straight, turning to speak to the two of them, “Mason, Leila, maybe you should go back for now…”

Suddenly, outside the ward, several guards spoke with strong voices.

“Mr. Ramirez.”

“Mr. Ramirez.”

The old Mr. Ramirez had a deep, powerful voice. “Hmm, how is Omar today?”

One of the guards replied, “He had a high fever twice last night.”

The old Mr. Ramirez frowned. “His health is deteriorating day by day…”

The guard didn’t dare to say anything more.

After a while, the door to the ward was pushed open.

The old Mr. Ramirez entered with two guards. Everyone in the ward, except for Omar, stood up to greet him.

Despite hearing him talking outside the door just now, everyone’s acting was so convincing now, as if they had just learned of the old Mr. Ramirez’s arrival.

Kara said, “Dad, why did you come?”

Mason said, “Grandfather.”

Leila said, “Mr. Ramirez.”

Perhaps out of guilt towards Mason from yesterday, the old Mr. Ramirez glanced at Kara but didn’t speak. Instead, he turned to Mason and asked, “Isn’t today busy at the company?”

“Busy, but Leila suggested I come see Omar.”

The old Mr. Ramirez’s eyes flickered with surprise at Mason’s words, and he couldn’t help but glance at Leila a few more times.

Leila smiled obediently back, “I just feel that since we’re family, any conflicts should be resolved promptly. If left unresolved for too long, it could create barriers and strain our brotherly bond.”

The old Mr. Ramirez didn’t like Leila and didn’t think highly of her, but he didn’t refute her words at this moment.

A smile flickered across Leila’s face. “Fortunately, everything is clear now. Omar just apologized to Mason on behalf of Aunt Kara, admitting it was her fault. He also said he would explain to you personally later.”

Upon hearing Leila’s words, the old Mr. Ramirez looked suspicious. “Oh?”

Omar, gripping the bedsheets under his pale hand, said quietly, “Grandfather, there has indeed been a misunderstanding.”

Right after Omar’s words, Kara interjected sharply, “Omar!”

Kara’s “Omar” was urgent and angry, causing the old Mr. Ramirez standing nearby to furrow his brow.

Seeing his expression, Kara forced a smile and said, “Dad, I didn’t mean anything else. It’s just Omar…”

Kara’s words were cut short by the cold voice, “Shut up, let Omar speak for himself.”

Over the years, the old Mr Ramirez had always been considerate towards Kara, but recently, he had been stern and critical towards her on several occasions.

Kara wasn’t foolish; she sensed his growing dissatisfaction and dared not speak rashly.

Omar spoke, “Grandfather, Mom misunderstood. My leg was accidentally broken.”

Omar claimed it was an accident without specifying the details. Without further explanation from him, the old Mr Ramirez didn’t press further. The tensions between the brothers had escalated over the years, and he knew there were issues in their relationship. He had always sided with Omar’s family for two reasons: firstly, Mason was too reckless, and he feared it would lead to serious consequences. Secondly, he intended for them to balance each other out.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

But after yesterday’s incident, he suddenly realized he might have been wrong.

Under long-term suppression, Mason was bound to develop a rebellious mindset.

The old Mr Ramirez leaned on his cane, pondering for a moment before grimly saying, “Kara, since this is a misunderstanding, apologize to Mason.”

Kara was astonished, “Dad!”

The old Mr Ramirez’s tone was firm, “In our family, whether elder or younger, when you’re wrong, you admit it. Wrong is wrong.”

“Dad, even if this incident wasn’t caused by Mason, what happened before…”

Just as Kara was about to retort, Omar on the hospital bed frowned and spoke up, “Mom!”

Kara fell silent.

“Mom, grandfather is right. Whether elder or younger, wrong is wrong. This time, it was your fault, and you should apologize to Mason.”

Kara hesitated, “…”

Because of Kara’s silence, the atmosphere in the hospital room froze once again.

After a while, Kara turned around with a flushed face and looked at Mason, “Mason, it was indeed my fault. Sorry.”

Kara had been a rich young lady before getting married, and the old Mr Ramirez had taken good care of her afterwards. She had been so stifled in her entire life. With just two sentences, Kara’s cheeks were burning, wishing she could find a hole in the ground to hide in.

Mason didn’t immediately respond after her apology.

After a moment, he slowly spoke up, “We’re all family, Aunt Kara, let’s not make a big deal out of it.”

“Yes, we’re all family. Family shouldn’t hold grudges.”

Half an hour later, the old Mr Ramirez left first for something, and Mason followed closely with Leila.

As soon as they left, there was a sudden sound of things being smashed in the hospital room.

Immediately afterwards, there was a deliberately lowered voice from Kara.

“Just as they left, you calm down.”

“Your older brother has told you earlier, don’t make a fuss. If you fuss more, the old man will suspect you. ”

While Kara was comforting Omar, she was actually angry herself.

As soon as Kara finished her words, Omar gritted his teeth.

“Don’t tell my brother about this matter.”

“I will definitely not say it, but your brother…”

Behind the door, Leila stood next to Mason, and she saw him stand still and smoke slowly before she heard him speak in a hoarse voice through the smoke.

“Leila, I’ve only just realized that being protected by someone feels so good.”

Mason’s voice was very light.

Leila didn’t say anything, and she had never seen a man’s eyes filled with a sense of brokenness before now.

Mason’s phone suddenly rang. It was Caleb calling.

“Mason, where are you? Are you with Leila?”

“Get Leila and come to Willow Bistro right away. Her friend has caused trouble again.”

“Tell Leila that if she’s late again, her eccentric friend will be in serious trouble tonight.”

“Who? Shirley?”

“Who else?”

Mason glanced at Leila and chuckled lightly, “What’s Shirley done this time?”

“She got into a fight, flipped tables, and punched Jennifer’s big brother, Alvin.”

Alvin was the owner of Willow Bistro.

After hearing Caleb’s words, Mason pinched the bridge of his nose and asked, “Is anyone seriously injured?”

He still remembered the consequences when Caleb got beaten up-like a modern-day mummy.

“Don’t ask. Just come over and see for yourself.”