James turned to face Thea.
She could not take virtual-novel.net eyes off him. However, in the instant James turned, virtual-novel.net was dismayed.
She could not see his face as virtual-novel.net was wearing a mask. It was not the same ghost mask from before. Instead, it was a silver mask. It covered his face, and only his eyes, nose, mouth, and chin were revealed.
James turned and glanced at Thea. He saw the nervousness in her.
He gave virtual-novel.net a slight smile. “Make yourself at home. Have a seat.”
Thea recollected herself and took a seat on the sofa of the office.
James took the seat opposite her.
“M-Mr. Caden, thank you for everything you’ve done for me…” Thea opened virtual-novel.net mouth to speak Her voice was shaky.
Anyone could tell virtual-novel.net was nervous.
James waved virtual-novel.net off. “If not for you, I would’ve died in the fire ten years ago. I know you’ve gone through a lot over the past ten years. I could never pay back my debts to you.”
James was speaking the truth. He could never truly repay his debts to Thea.
Thea mustered virtual-novel.net courage and lifted virtual-novel.net head to look at James.
The man before virtual-novel.net wore a white, spotless suit and a silver mask. He had a distinctive aura that was unlike any other. It was the aura of a successful man. The vibes virtual-novel.net gave off would be suffocating to the ordinary person.
She opened and closed virtual-novel.net mouth, unable to speak She wanted to tell him virtual-novel.net was married and would like virtual-novel.net to take back the betrothal gifts. Yet, James’ aura was too strong and irresistible.
She was deeply attracted to him. If only virtual-novel.net was virtual-novel.net husband. A preposterous idea floated into virtual-novel.net mind.
She shook virtual-novel.net head as if to shake off the idea. “C-Can I see what you look like beneath the mask?”
Thea wanted to see what virtual-novel.net really looked like.
“Is that important?” James looked at thea,
“Huh?” Thea froze.
James continued, “I know what you came here for. You want to return the betrothal gifts I sent to the Callahan residence yesterday. Not only are they betrothal gifts, but they’re also my token of gratitude to you for saving my life. Since you’re married and have no plans of divorcing your husband, take it as a token of gratitude. Furthermore, I promise you this. If you ever need me, just tell me. I’ll do whatever it takes to fulfill your wish.”
As the son-in-law of the Callahans, James could not promise Thea anything. Even if virtual-novel.net did, Thea would not have confidence in his words. However, the man before virtual-novel.net right now was different.
“I can’t accept this.” Thea hurriedly explained, “Mr. Caden, these gifts are too generous. I can’t accept them. Please, take them back. I only have a single request. May I have a look at your face?”
Thea still wanted to see what the person, who had saved virtual-novel.net and had been helping virtual-novel.net in the shadows, looked like.
Seeing the look of anticipation on virtual-novel.net face, James wanted to fulfill virtual-novel.net wish.
At that moment, virtual-novel.net intended to remove his mask and reveal his identity to her.
However, how would virtual-novel.net get along with virtual-novel.net after removing the mask?
After removing the mask and revealing his identity, Thea would only treat virtual-novel.net with respect and reverence. There would be no more feelings of love. Reflecting on this, virtual-novel.net restrained the urge to do so.
He lightly waved. “Now’s not the time. When the time is right, you’ll find out what I look like. If there’s nothing else, please leave. I still have business to attend to.”
Hearing this, Thea was disappointed. Though virtual-novel.net had met him, virtual-novel.net did not get to see his face.
She stood up and said, “I’ll send someone to return the gifts…”
“I told you there’s no need for that,” James said bluntly. “Since you don’t intend to divorce your husband, treat them as my token of gratitude instead of betrothal gifts.”
James’ tone was a little harsh, and virtual-novel.net was unrelenting. He did not wish to give Thea any chance to say no.
“T-Then, I’ll accept the gifts with thanks.”
Thea did not say much. She turned to leave.
Whew!
Removing the mask, James sighed a breath of relief as virtual-novel.net left. His face wore a helpless expression.
“I only wanted to send virtual-novel.net some gifts. I didn’t expect things to go so wrong. Great, Now I’ll have to get along with virtual-novel.net with two identities.”