Betrayed, Then Back For Blood
Chapter 33
Chapter 32
After playing two rounds of the game, Briar finally got over the shock. She looked up at Brandon and Morton standing by the door.
They were still frozen in place, staring intently at the sleeping Ashton. Briar rubbed her temples. It was late, and she was sleepy.
Morton, observant and meticulous, immediately fetched two blankets and silently offered them to Briar, a clear attempt to please. “Miss
Jennings.”
Briar looked at the blankets in Morton’s hands. She was lost for words for a while. ‘Fine then. I’m just a glorified tool here,’ she thought.
Briar took the blankets and tossed one over Ashton. Her movement was so rough that the blanket landed right over his head.
Fortunately, it slid down on its own, settling into its proper place. Despite the disturbance, Ashton only furrowed slightly without waking. Brandon and Morton breathed sighs of relief.”
Ignoring their dramatic reactions, Briar moved to the other end of the couch with the blanket. She found a comfortable spot, closed her eyes,
and tried to sleep.
A few minutes later, the lights went out. Briar heard the footsteps of Brandon and Morton leaving and then entering the next–door room.
In the dark, Briar stared at the ceiling. ‘Never thought I’d have a moment of kindness like this,’ she mused. ‘Apparently, leaving that brutal environment had softened my heart.’
Despite all the thoughts, sleepiness overwhelmed her. Briar closed her eyes again and finally sank into sleep.
The presidential suite had excellent soundproofing. With the curtains drawn, it was easy to sleep soundly regardless of the time, especially
when one had a soft and comfy pillow.
‘Wait. What pillow?‘ Briar’s drifting consciousness snapped back. She jerked her eyes open, only to see a blur of white—a warm chest clad in
a white shirt.
chest?‘ she mused. As Briar focused on the distinct logo on the shirt, she
jolted upright, her gaze meeting Ashton’s half–lowered
How did I end up in his arms when I woke up? This is beyond
was as pleasant as
eyes landed
“Miss Jennings, thank you so much. You’re truly
last night, Ashton slept straight through until 9 o’clock. Nine!” The last part was
“Wait. What do you mean ‘got him to sleep‘? I
sleep–inducing powers. Ashton’s restful night was pure exhaustion after pulling
“miracle,” elevated Briar to savior status.
her.
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Chapter 32
“Ashton, aren’t you going to
Briar a glass of water. “I think they might be
was speechless. “I know Miss Jennings‘ consultation fee,” Ashton continued,
account.
Briar’s confused expression, he asked sincerely, “If I need help again, could I request
phone buzzed with a notification. She glanced down instinctively–a text alerting her to
I pay my therapist per session. Last night, I slept exceptionally
it smart on Briar’s love for money–framing it as a straightforward transaction. In this way,
refuse.
on her lips. Gazing at the screen, she
looked at Briar with sincere and expectant eyes. “If there’s a next
a gig that pays 30 grand for a
replied with an equally warm
her water. “Well, it’s getting late.
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