Chapter 1282

As Sadie sensed Mason's awkwardness, a disdainful smile tugged at the corners of her mouth. With a guise of innocence, she asked, "I hope asking you out doesn't disrupt any plans you have with Madelyn." At the mention of Madelyn, Mason's eyes betrayed a flicker of panic. "Sades, please don't get the wrong idea," he said hastily. "Madelyn and I aren't involved that way." "I understand, Mason," Sadie murmured. "There's no need to explain. A great guy like you must have plenty of admirers. I actually envy Madelyn for being so bold." Sadie pressed her lips together and deliberately lowered her gaze. Her long eyelashes fluttered with each blink, sending Mason's thoughts into a whirl. He frowned, gazing at Sadie with a look of regret. Did this mean that if he hadn't pursued Madelyn, Sadie might have been interested in him instead? It suddenly occurred to him why Sadie had always been so warm during the National Quiz Competition—she must have been dropping hints all along. In hindsight,