Chapter 323

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Ashley’s initial reaction was to push Chase away.

cause a scene.

“Relax,” he murmured, seemingly anticipating her response. His hand tightened on her waist. “You!” she exclaimed, struggling against his hold. She didn’t want to Something must be up. She guessed he wanted to talk, hence the elaborate partner swap. She stopped struggling, her voice cold.“What do

you want?”

hase looked down at her, seemingly unfazed by her frosty demeanor. He asked casually, “When are you planning to take Sam’s call?”

Ashley replied flatly, “Soon.”

Chase chuckled.“About ten days?”

Ashley hesitated.“…roughly.”

Even though they were divorcing, and even though she didn’t have custody of Sam, she still felt a mother’s responsibility. She planned to spend a day with Sam each month. Ten days was about a month.

“Good.”

The conversation seemed to have reached its end. There wasn’t much left to say between them. She glanced at him, signaling for him to let go.

asked, “How have

pursed her lips, unsure of his intentions.“That’s my business.” Her well–being was no

it. Without warning, he guided her off the dance floor and then turned,

by the sudden shift in dance partners.

talk to her

She knew he wouldn’t have sought out Ashley without a reason. A smile played on her lips as she invited him to dance again. He readily accepted. Elsewhere, Tim was equally startled to see Chase

Ashley nodded.“I know.”

aversion to Chase. She hadn’t wanted to dance with him. Suddenly it dawned on him: Chase was Tanya’s boyfriend. There seemed to be some kind of friction between Tanya and Ashley. He surmised that Chase’s to seek redress on Tanya’s behalf. visit was to address that, perhaps even Ashley shook her head. “It’s fine. It wasn’t your fault. If I were

taken aback. He wasn’t hitting on her; it was a sincere apology and

registered surprise at Ji Qingyue’s renewed invitation. Chase also saw. He raised an

Ethan, also done with dancing, joined them, heading towards Zark, whose gaze had remained fixed on Ashley. Ashley and Ji Qingyue

drink, his eyes still on Ashley.“Ji Qingyue seems quite taken with her. But given the Ji family’s background, even if he genuinely likes her, his family would never approve.” After all, Ashley was divorced, had a child, and her family was struggling. It would be a surprise if the

these thoughts, but Tanya understood. Having lived in the city for a while, she knew the Fengs, Hes, Qis, Jis, and Rens were among the top families. She’d suspected Ji Qingyue’s importance and had even considered the possibility of him being a Ji. She was right, But his interest in

saw Ji Qingyue and Ashley leave the dance floor. He nodded a

sincere and calm. She genuinely didn’t blame him. While dancing with her, J Qingyue had noticed

as him purely

ulterior motives, treating

any

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