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.

did was mention they were friends with

she didn’t even register the subtle

man, noticed every

said Briar’s friends

cast a knowing glance at Briar, who looked like she

the only one charmed by good looks. Ashton seemed more than a little

People who excel naturally attract others of the same

up a conversation with Ashton. Briar was so nervous she couldn’t sit still.

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

hand her chocolates, and gently remind her to drink water so the sweetness

stunned not just Briar, but

been rumors floating around that Ashton had fallen in love at first sight with a college freshman from Shoneport University. She was an 18–year–old girl with beauty and

from school. He had even bought two luxury properties

beside him, those

it all as hearsay. But now, watching how Ashton cared for

was definitely one of Shoneport’s biggest stories of