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.

how generous he was. All they did was mention they were friends with Briar, and he was already offering to cover the whole

even register the subtle affection he was

noticed every

Briar’s friends

at Briar, who looked like she wanted to disappear

by good looks. Ashton seemed

surprising. People who excel naturally attract others of

socially fearless one, had already struck up a conversation with Ashton. Briar was so nervous she couldn’t sit still. She made a hundred tiny movements per minute and

friend. If she hadn’t still retained some

chatting with Alexia, Ashton still found time to peel candy wrappers for Briar, hand her chocolates, and gently remind her to drink water

not just Briar, but also

had fallen in love at first sight with a college freshman from Shoneport

lowered himself to personally drive her to and from school. He had even

beside him,

it all as hearsay. But now,

of Shoneport’s biggest stories of