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.

off guard by how generous he was. All they did was mention they were friends with Briar, and he

was so stunned by Ashton’s generosity that she didn’t even register the subtle affection he was

noticed every

even said Briar’s friends were

Briar, who looked like she wanted to disappear into

Briar wasn’t the only one charmed by good

People who excel naturally attract others of

had already struck up a conversation with Ashton. Briar was so nervous she couldn’t sit still. She made a hundred tiny

still retained some filter for what was

for Briar, hand her chocolates, and

just Briar, but

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

woman beside him,

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

Shoneport’s