Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

Emily and her immediate family had always been eyeing Ashton’s business empire with envy. If it weren’t for Ashton’s ruthless tactics and his refusal to give them any opportunities, they might have already succeeded in overthrowing him.

Others might have no clue what tricks they were up to, but Ashton knew precisely what they were capable of.

After all, every time they hired assassins from overseas, it was his mercenaries who let those channels slip to them.

Ashton’s face was beyond grim at this point. Whether Emily went after Briar because of her family or her personal grudge, she had managed to enrage him.

‘How dare they try to lay a finger on someone I treasure and protect?‘ Ashton thought, his anger simmering.

Noticing Ashton’s grim expression, Reece burst out laughing, “Ashton, what do you think? This information is entirely accurate. I paid 17 thousand dollars for it. Is it worth it or what?”

Infected by his friend’s gloating laughter, Hamish exchanged a look with Frederick and grinned, “Oh man, looks like someone’s about to have a terrible day.”

Frederick gave a little cough and reminded him, “Hamish, you’re laughing way too loud. Careful, or Ashton might just deck you.”

Hamish didn’t care at all and responded confidently, “Relax, at best he can only tie with me. Plus, there’s no way he’d embarrass himself in front of his girlfriend.”

Frederick fell silent as he thought, ‘Seriously, you’re just asking for it, aren’t you?‘

Frederick often found himself questioning whether Ashton’s bad temper was primarily due to Hamish and Reece teasing him.

The two had mouths sharper than knives. Since they couldn’t beat Ashton in a fight, all they could do was tease him.

If it were Frederick, he’d be mad as hell, too, at the constant teasing.

Just as Ashton’s icy aura filled the room and no one dared to step forward to calm him down, Briar suddenly spoke up.

“Ashton, don’t be mad. She can’t hurt me,” she said as she walked oyer to him, gently poking his shoulder.

To everyone’s surprise, the chill around Ashton visibly melted away in an instant.

Ashton caught Briar’s mischievous finger in his palm, and he reassured, “Alright, I won’t be mad. But I won’t let anyone hurt you either.”

people, and this had made

information, but the problem’s not solved yet. Ashton, are you gonna send someone to handle it, or do you want me to help? I just hired a bunch of new guys, and this will

the Wade family. Judging from the way they’re always looking for trouble every few days, Reece believed that it

and for all, qut off all their options, and made them live off a bare minimum salary every

feet, wagging their tails and sucking up to

let out a silent sigh before pulling Reece aside. In a lowered voice, he advised, “Stop fanning the flames, will you? Ashton’s got his troubles. Mr. Griffin’s health

the other members of the Wade family, but he had a special admiration for Griffin. Throughout

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to ensure Griffin stayed healthy, but kept it

of the public eye.

Ashton’s pocket, and even these guys,

but be shocked.

rich kids that burned through cash like water,

make money. He poured hundreds of millions into maintaining Griffin’s health every year. Otherwise, who

things up anymore. He asked, “Yeah, you think Ashton doesn’t want to crush the Wade family members once and for all?

‘Otherwise, with Ashton’s scheming personality, would he have let Emily

she

said if Ashton can’t make a move, I’ll handle it for him. That way, Justin Wade won’t go running

member of the Wade family. He was also

heard every word of their

her, she teased, “I didn’t

her hand and asked, “Are you making fun of

to deal with Emily and her family for now. While doing so, I will also make sure Mr. Griffin

as he replied, “Briar, don’t joke around

small plastic bag out of her pocket, the same kind she’d used to hold pills the first time they met. She said, “Of course it’s real, Ashton.

bag were two pills. The pills were black, round, and shiny, resembling

“Of course I’m interested, Briar. However many

to spend 320 million dollars to buy them all? Two pills are more than enough for Mr. Griffin’s health. I’ll give you a friendship discount. You can have them both