Cherish After Losing Novel Ashley

Chapter 432

Seeing Tim and Burke, Jeffery understood why Ashley was here.

Derek hadn’t expected to run into his son

Jeffery nodded.“Mm.”

Edward smiled.“Derek, is this your son?”

Derek laughed.“Yes.”

“He looks good.”

here.“Business dinner?” he asked.

Jeffery knew who Edward and Calvin were; he also knew his father had good relations with them. But Edward and Calvin, like Burke, were incredibly busy. Even with his father’s connections, he’d never actually met them. Edward’s friendly greeting prompted him to shake hands with him politely.“I’m flattered,” he said.

Then he saw Tanya and Mark get out of a car. He froze. Seeing the group of people, Tanya and Mark were equally surprised. Burke and Calvin were not someone you could meet every day. They also saw Ashley and Tim. Tim was Burke’s student, and Eternal’s success was a source of pride for Burke. Introducing Tim to his connections was normal.

Like Jeffery, they assumed Ashley was there because of Tim. Still, meeting Calvin and Burke was an extraordinary honor. They’d heard about Burke’s extensive network. Seeing the caliber of his associates solidified just how powerful his connections were.

They also recognized David and Derek–both of them were big shots. Tanya knew this. When Jeffery looked at them, Tanya nodded and smiled.

Derek followed Jeffery’s gaze. He didn’t recognize Tanya or Mark but, seeing Jeffery’s apparent interest, he asked, “Acquaintances?”

Jeffery answered, “Mm.”

rolled his eyes. Ashley remained impassive. Jeffery introduced, “This is Mr. Mark Mond and his daughter, Tanya Mond.” His demeanor changed when

had met Tanya and knew she was Chase’s girlfriend. Seeing her greet Derek, he glanced at Ashley. Ashley stayed calm, but he noticed her expression turn cold upon seeing Mark and Tanya. He knew about Ashley and Chase’s divorce but

After

Tanya approached Burke, politely saying,

Burke.”

cold to everyone, not just her. She didn’t take it

hadn’t expressed a desire to meet her, so individual greetings would have been

David, they noticed her dislike of Mark and Tanya. Edward had investigated Ashley, so he recognized Tanya

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he then turned to Burke and Ashley,

entered

drink too

replied, “I

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the others. Jeffery stayed behind; Derek’s silence implied he shouldn’t eavesdrop. But why could Ashley

with them?

thought, he turned to Tanya and Mark.“Are you guys here for a business dinner as well?”

Tanya nodded.“Yes, and