Chapter 35

Elara never expected Asher's situation to deteriorate to such an extent.

It had only been two days since she stopped paying attention to fim, and he got beaten up and kidnapped. With a father like Jefferson, his life sure was eventful.

Elara had no intention of helping. "You should call the police. The police would probably be more useful than me."

"No way!" Jefferson said anxiously, "We can't call the police! They'll hurt Asher if we do! What if he comes back missing an arm or a leg-you wouldn't want to see that, would you?" "Actually, I would," Elara calmly replied.

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"It's just losing an arm or a leg; it won't kill him, she retorted inwardly.

After saying that, she saw Jefferson looking at her with extreme tension as if she were a wicked witch.

She wasn't like this before. When Asher got into trouble before, she would be more anxious than anyone, Jefferson said inwardly.

Lysander didn't miss Elara's coldness, a bit surprised by her attitude. 'Did she really get over with Asher?"

At that moment, the sound of a car hom came from behind. Barrett was back. His car was blocked from behind.

Sécing Barrett appear, Jefferson quickly went to him, leaving Elara behind.

Barrett

I didn't refuse and let him get into the car.

Back in the living room, Barrett sat down

Jefferson pled in a hurry, 'Mr. Kensington, please save my son. After all, we are old classmates from way back. If you don't help me, Asher is really doomed!

Initially, it was solely due to their old classmateship that Barrett hired Jefferson as his driver. Later, upon discovering his gambling habit, Barrett felt it was inappropriate and considered replacing him.

He admonished, "I've told you before, stop gambling! Your son is not a child anymore; you must think of him."

innocent in

care of it. Go bring

he disliked Asher's previous indifference toward Elara, Asher was just a

leave him

save Asher even if she said no. He had a friendship with Jefferson from their

this life, he was just a high school student, at most a bit temperamental, but he hadn't done

you, Mr. Kensington, thank you! When Asher graduates, I'll definitely have him work for your company. Although we are poor,

have a promising future

his empty promises. "This is the last time I'm helping you. If you get into trouble

as he could save his

to pick up Asher, and

want to go too."

It's already late. Barrett

I'll be back soon," Elara

ahead then. Barrett

As long as she wasn't so love-struck,

already waiting outside

at Lysander. "Why

manage alone?" Lysander

me?" Elara looked

along, she feared he might not be pleased. Though she had no feelings for Asher anymore,

you! It's

Let's go

they got into the car, Elara instructed the driver to follow

arrived at

already called the police before arriving, and the

brought out,

at the sight of his wretched state. For some reason, she found herself particularly delighted whenever she saw Asher in misfortune. It might be due to the horrific death she experienced in her past

"Asher, you good? Did you get

touched by her gentle gaze. But recalling her cold demeanor toward him, he darkened his expression. "None of your

now!"

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