Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

Chapter 91

The three of them all watched as Ashton walked toward them. Along the way, several people recognized him. They eagerly approached him to greet him. A few of them were so enthusiastic that Briar and her friends briefly thought Ashton might get pulled away by them.

But it turned out, not just anyone could invite Ashton and expect him to comply.

Ashton eventually reached their row and, without needing Briar to say a word, sat down beside them as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

“Mr. Wade, nice to meet you. We’re Briar’s friends,” Alexia said quickly, always sharp to read the room. She tugged Alex along as she greeted him. “Didn’t expect to run into you here.”

Ashton nodded politely. “Nice to meet you. Since you’re Briar’s friends, tonight’s bill is on me.”

Alexia waved her hands quickly. “Oh no, no need. We came prepared to pay tonight.”

“It’s fine. Briar’s friends are my friends too. Don’t wo

worry,” Ashton replied.

All they did was mention they

generosity that she didn’t even register the subtle affection he was showing

noticed

friends were his

she wanted to disappear into the floor, and smiled slightly

only one charmed by good looks.

excel naturally attract others of

nervous she couldn’t sit still. She made

If she hadn’t still retained some filter for what was

peel candy wrappers for Briar, hand her chocolates, and gently remind her to drink water so the sweetness wouldn’t

stunned not just Briar, but

love at first sight with a college freshman from Shoneport University. She was

himself to personally drive her to and from school. He had even bought two luxury properties near the university’s

woman beside him,

time, high society had dismissed it all as hearsay. But now, watching how Ashton cared for the young

of Shoneport’s biggest stories of