CHAPTER 3

Various thoughts were running through Skyler's mind as she looked out of the window. She was sitting in the car with Mason beside her, who kept ignoring her as he scrolled through his phone. Skyler turned from the window to peep at him again. Is he really from the Delgado family? If yes, then who is he? She had seen Jacob, Hudson, and even the youngest grandson, Carson.

Was there another one she didn’t know about? Or maybe he was just bearing the last name? He can't possibly be the ‘Mason Delgado’ everyone is looking for.

"Just ask." Mason didn’t take his gaze from his phone when he said that. He had noticed her looking at him countless times, and it was starting to annoy him.

Skyler cleared her throat before looking at him properly.

"I just learned your last name is Delgado, so I was wondering if you are related to old man Mario," she asked slowly.

"Hmm," he nodded, still scrolling on his phone, while Alvin was stylishly watching them through the rearview mirror.

Skyler gulped before opening her mouth to speak again.

"If you’re from the Delgado family, then what is your name?" She kept her eyes firmly on his face.

"Mason," he replied without hesitation.

Skyler’s eyes widened as if they were about to pop out of their sockets.

"Mason?" she repeated.

He looked at her and nodded.

"No, I don’t believe you… you’re pulling my leg right now! How can you be Mason? Do you know who Mason is? He’s the hidden billionaire everyone is looking for! How can you be him?" Skyler was starting to freak out.

She couldn’t believe she was married to the hidden billionaire. He was rumored to make good clothes with really cool designs, and she admired him a lot. How could this man sitting here be him?

"I don’t believe you," she shook her head.

"Alvin, can you take a turn to the nearest mall? I can’t bring my wife home dressed like this," Mason instructed Alvin, ignoring her protests.

Skyler’s cheeks burned when he called her his wife. The only person she had ever pictured saying that was Felix, but she guessed things don’t always work out the way people hope. She had been hoping to get married, have kids, and be called Mrs. Skyler Newman. Now, she was Mrs. Skyler Delgado.

She sighed and looked out of the window. Now, she was married to the hidden billionaire everyone was looking for. She wondered how life would be when people found out.

All eyes were on Skyler as she stepped into the mall with Mason and Alvin. Skyler could guess they were staring at her wedding dress, and she wasn’t wrong, judging from the side comments she heard.

"Is she just coming back from her wedding or something?"

"The gown looks beautiful!"

"Why is she wearing that to the mall? Is she trying to grab attention or something?"

"Is the handsome man beside her her husband?"

"He’s cute!"

"I bet they’ll make some good-looking babies!"

"Let’s go over to this section," Mason pointed to a place where some good-looking gowns were displayed, and Skyler followed him.

"Pick the one you want," he said, dipping his hands into his pockets as he stared at the gowns.

They weren’t from his brand, and they didn’t look as good as the ones his family made. Maybe when she got home, she would have access to better clothes.

Skyler picked an orange gown with a golden zipper running down the front, dividing the thigh openings.

"A gold-colored pair of heels will match it," Mason remarked, and Skyler nodded.

They went to the shoe section, where Skyler picked a pair of gold heels in her size and a small black purse that matched the outfit.

"You should try it on to make sure it fits well so we can pay and leave," he added.

Skyler nodded and went to the dressing room. She came out a few minutes later. She didn’t have the best body, but the gown fit her perfectly.

She glanced at Mason, who looked her over a few times before nodding.

"Looks good. Take it off, and also pick some makeup so Alvin can pay for it," he said.

Skyler did as told, and Alvin paid. Afterward, she wore the gown again and packed her wedding dress into a bag before they headed back to the car.

"I want to call my mom. My phone isn’t with me, and I’m sure she’s worried sick," Skyler muttered after a while of silence, watching the road as the car moved steadily.

"You can use my phone," Alvin said, passing it to her.

"Thank you," she murmured, dialing her mom’s number.

After a few rings, Kiara picked up.

"Mom, it’s me, Skyler," she said, and Kiara’s panicked voice came through.

"Skyler, my baby, where are you? Give me your location, and I’ll come pick you up. I know you’re hurt, but please don’t do anything to yourself, I beg you!" Kiara sounded like she was crying.

"Mom, I’m fine," Skyler assured her.

"Okay, then tell me where you are. I’ll come pick you up!"

"No, Mom, I can’t, but I’m fine. I might return home late or tomorrow morning, but I am okay," Skyler said, trying to calm her.

Mason remained silent, listening.

"Skyler! What is happening?" Kiara asked.

"I’ll explain everything when I get back, but I’m fine. I need to return this phone to the owner. I’ll talk to you later. I love you." Skyler hung up immediately.

She turned to the window, hiding the fresh tears streaming down her face. Mason let out a quiet sigh before passing her a tissue.

"You shouldn’t look tortured on the way to my family mansion. Luckily, we brought some makeup. You should use it," he said.

Skyler nodded, took the tissue, and wiped her face before opening her purse to retrieve the makeup.