A Whirlwind Marriage with the Beautiful CEO

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The Chapman family's wealth and influence were truly astonishing mein just twenty minutes of hearing that their heir had been shot of Hunter's cen a helicopter had arrived on the scene.

"Nathan, wake up! If you die, I win by default Ashton shouted as the medics loaded Nathan into the helicopter. She stayed by his side the entire time, calling his name. But eventually, she was blocked by the Chapmans men, forced to watch helplessly as Nathan, his condition unknown, was whisked away for emergency treatment.

Ashton felt an overwhelming heaviness in her heart, as though the

snowstorm outside had filled her chest. The events of the night had her mind swirling with confusion. Maxwell had given her a heartfelt confession, even putting a diamond ring on her finger, and for a moment, she'd felt herself 43%

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being pulled back into the past. She had wanted to fall into his arms many times that night.

Nowever, she had held back, her sense of morality reining her in. Ashton had never wanted to interfere in other people's relationships. She hadn't stepped between Emmanuel and Mackenzie, and now, she didn't want to come between Maxwell and Chiara. But if Maxwell continued to pursue her, she knew she would eventually cave. She even imagined a future where, if Maxwell divorced Chiara, she would give in to her feelings and reunite with him, throwing caution to the wind for love.

But something about Nathan's actions that night-the way he had risked his life to protect her and the sincerity in his words-had wholly shattered the spell of Maxwell's sweet promises. Nathan might be a flawed man, even a player, but his eyes were genuine, and his words lacked the polished deceit of Maxwell's, Compared to Maxwell's smooth, honeyed lines, which felt like fragile soap bubbles ready to pop, Nathan's actions had been row and honest

With that realization, Ashton removed the Snow Blossom diamond ring from her finger. Her gaze hardened with determination. "Nathan, you might be a weakling, but I swear I'll find out who did this to you and make sure they pay." she muttered to herself, her determination growing as she started making her way back.

Meanwhile, deep in a secluded part of the forest, where everyone had been drawn away by the commotion of Nathan's shooting, Chiara and Maxwell had taken refuge. Chiara had dragged Maxwell along after firing the shot, but he wasn't a trained fighter like her. Out of breath, he couldn't keep running and finally had to stop.

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"Useless," Chiara scoffed, pausing with him, her voice filled with disdain. Most people would have snapped at such an insult, especially under the tress of the situation. Anyone else might have even lashed out at her arrogance, but not Maxwell. He wasn't offended at all. Instead, he apologized "I'm sorry, darling. I know I slowed you down. If I had your martial arts skills, we could have taken down Nathan together without anyone knowing. Now, I'm not even sure if he's dead."

Chiara smirked coldly. "Whether he's dead or not doesn't matter. No one saw us, and that's what counts. As long as he doesn't wake up before the

we've accomplished what we

"You're brilliant, darling! All we needed was to cut Emmanuel's connection

as she explained, "That shot should have hit a vital oint. Even if he survives, he won't be up and about anytime soon." Maxwell agreed, but just as he was about to speak, Chiara clamped a hand over his mouth. With her

ex-girlfriend is coming. Since you still plan to use her to get the Dragon Tome, I'll leave you to it," Chiara

signal, Maxwell rushed toward Ashton's

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and I was worried about you! Who got shot?

but wonder if Maxwell

have been a crime of passion? But the concern in his expression seemed genuine,

with fear. "What? Who would dare? Was it an accident? This is serious! Nathan's the only heir to the Chapman family. If anything happens to him, the Chapman family will lose it. All of Zovince, maybe even all of Chanaea, will be

de reached into her pocket and pulled out the diamond ring Monnet bod geven her, holding it out toward

what are you doing? Do you not like the ring? I can get you a better one!" Maxwell said, trying to hide

steady. "Why? Is it because I'm still married? I told you, I'm willing to divorce her for you!" Maxwell pleaded, his voice tinged with desperation. Ashton smiled softly, shaking her head. "Maxwell, seeing how nervous you are about me right now, all the frustration and unresolved feelings I had

any affection

and walked away, leaving Maxwell standing