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.”

seemed he’d been way too kind to some people, and this had made them believe

you gonna send someone to handle it, or do you want me

Wade family. Judging from the way they’re always looking for trouble

for all, qut off all their options, and made them live off a bare minimum salary every month, would they still dare to act

wagging their tails and sucking up to him every

he advised, “Stop fanning the flames, will you? Ashton’s got his troubles.

but he had a special admiration for Griffin. Throughout the years, he had

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to ensure Griffin stayed healthy, but kept it all quiet

of the public eye.

came straight from Ashton’s pocket, and

but be shocked.

through cash like water, couldn’t

how to make money. He poured hundreds of millions into maintaining Griffin’s health every

want to crush the Wade family members once and for all? But

with Ashton’s scheming personality, would he have let Emily and her family act so arrogantly for

Emily had kicked the hornet’s nest. She had no idea that if she even tried to go after Briar,

I said if Ashton can’t make a

member of the Wade family. He was also the second son of

every

at her, she teased, “I didn’t know you could be so

squeezed her hand and asked, “Are you making fun of

in response, “I wouldn’t dare! But I do have a way to deal with Emily and her family for now.

he replied, “Briar, don’t joke around about it. I’ll take you

hold pills the first time they met. She said, “Of course it’s real, Ashton. How about a life–saving pill for 16 million dollars each? Will

were two pills. The pills were black, round, and shiny, resembling the chocolate

“Of course I’m interested, Briar. However

ridiculous. I only made 20 of them. Are you planning 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