Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

Chapter 182

As Briar glanced at the menu, her nose twitched–she caught a faint whiff of blood coming from Ashton. ‘Who could have needed him for a personal interrogation?‘ she wondered.

She scanned Ashton before quickly focusing on his sleeve, where the fabric appeared slightly darker than the rest. Anyone could see that the dark patch was blood.

Ashton noticed her gaze, a flicker of frustration dancing in his eyes. He nearly reached out to ruffle Briar’s hair but caught himself in time. “I’ll change first. You all can order; I’ll be right back.”

“Sure thing.” Hamish chuckled. ‘Was that necessary? Briar isn’t fragile, who would panic over blood,‘ he thought.

As Briar watched Ashton rush away, a smile crept onto her lips. “Hamish, you all must come here frequently, right?” she asked. ‘They even keep spare clothes ready,‘ she thought.

Hamish raised his hands in feigned innocence. “Hey, this isn’t my doing today. If you’re curious, ask him yourself. He won’t hide anything from you.” Hamish was quick to dissociate himself from the situation. He certainly hadn’t brought Briar here tonight to subject her to this kind of bloody, violent scene.

lan jumped in, pretending to be serious as he clicked his tongue in feigned admiration. “No need to ask–Mr. Wade just got blood on his cuff. That only happens when you hit someone up close. Wow, he is tough!”

Hamish merely shrugged. “Hey, I didn’t say anything. Briar, please don’t give me that look.”

Briar didn’t believe them. They could talk their way out of any situation, but she wasn’t in a hurry. As Hamish had

mentioned, she could ask Ashton herself. After all, Ashton had promised he would never lie to her.

She tapped all her favorite dishes on the iPad, submitted the order, then handed it over. “Anything else you guys

want?”

Hamish waved his hand. “I’m good with whatever. You guys go ahead and order.”

lan grabbed the iPad and began tapping away, adding several more dishes before submitting the order. “Since Mr. Wade is treating, I’m going to order a ton. If there’s anything left over, I’ll pack it up for my sister to try.”

Briar just stared at him, speechless. ‘What a guy,‘ she thought.

About ten minutes later, Ashton returned, having changed his black shirt for a plain white one–likely a last–minute

find from the club. ‘That must have been a hassle for him,‘ Briar thought.

have taken a quick shower–his hair was still

did he finally take a seat next

in Ashton’s as he toyed with her fingers. She went straight

shot a glance at Hamish, who quickly raised his hands.

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it out on

slipped back into Dasmieca from overseas. Connor chased him all the way here,” Ashton replied. Since the

it,” Briar nodded, not

Wade, who on earth is this guy? How did he manage to slip past Connor?” he

of him; his name is Zayne Hemsley, a professor

name Hemsley, too? A professor of medicine? And he’s from overseas? Could he be

equally deep in thought, and asked, “Mr. Wade, did you guys kill him or what?” It seemed like Zayne was quite valuable–there must have been

replied. “What, you wanna have a go at him

have the

to Dasmieca, it was clear that Zayne was no ordinary person. However, lan was already hands off and had no intention of getting

had ordered began to arrive one after another. Just like that, the topic shifted, and they returned to enjoying their

you say you were gonna show me something fun? That is what you call

don’t be in such a

lowering her voice, “Ashton, come on,

was right in his ear, and she was being extra adorable–his heart

surprise

second, then nodded. “Yeah,

leaned closer. “Hamish’s people heard that there’s going to be an arms deal tonight in the hills behind our club. He’s planning

and shook his head. “Ashton, Briar is just acting a little cute, and

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be a doting, henpecked husband in the future,‘ Hamish