Chapter 510: Please Me!
Ella arched an eyebrow. "Knowing you, if you wanted to say something, you would. Or if you needed me to make a sacrifice, you’d demand it. But I won’t give in so easily."
"Does that mean your son isn’t important to you anymore?" Mason studied her closely.
Years had passed, yet this woman remained as composed as ever. Not a trace of panic crossed her face, even for Elias’ sake. Perhaps it was just another mask of hers.
Ella looked much the same, though a faint weariness lingered in her features. Her face had filled out slightly, giving her a more refined and regal beauty—cool, poised, and alluring.
Such a woman, Mason thought, was even more captivating now than in her youth.
A restless impulse stirred within him, but what intrigued him more was the thought of what Eric’s reaction would be if Ella truly agreed to be with him. Mason longed to see Eric unravel—his rage, despair, and helplessness. His enemy’s suffering was his delight.
"If he wasn’t important, I wouldn’t be here," Ella replied coolly. "But let me be clear: I’m not going to do anything for you to take my son back."
Mason chuckled.
"You’re incredibly confident to think you can just waltz in here and take your son without giving anything in return."
Ella stayed silent, her calm demeanor unwavering. She knew Mason wouldn’t resist making his move eventually. She simply needed to wait him out.
Her composure irritated him. "Do you really think Eric can find this place? And even if he does, how will he locate where Elias is hidden? If he fails, it’s as good as losing him. Your calmness makes it seem like you don’t care whether Elias lives or dies."