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In the private room of the restaurant, Zark poured Ashley a glass of water.“Did you find the exchange sessions helpful?”

“Sort of,” she replied. She’d attended to spark inspiration for her research on the material Burke had given her and Tim. The good news was that she had found some promising new leads.

Ashley asked, “How is Betty doing?”

“She’s been getting much better since last fall. She started school again this year and is now making new friends at school. I think she’s happy both at school and at home.”

Zark looked at her.“She mentions you all the time.

Ashley nodded. “Sounds great.”

Maybe we could have dinner together again sometime.”

After catching up on personal matters, they shifted to work. Zark discussed his collaboration with Steve. The conversation flowed smoothly, creating a pleasant atmosphere. Before, when Zark used Betty as an excuse to meet Ashley, she’d largely ignored him. Now, though Betty was absent, they could converse normally. Zark saw that Ashley was letting go of past grievances and slowly accepting him. It wasn’t a romantic acceptance, nor could they be called friends yet, but it meant a lot.

After dinner, they parted ways.

Ashley hadn’t bought many clothes in the past few months due to her busy work schedule. The season was changing, and there wasn’t much to wear in her wardrobe.

On Saturday, Ashley went shopping. After trying on clothes for over an hour and picking out some items for her family, she sat on a sofa and waited for paying the bills.

A voice called out, “Ashley?”

Ashley turned and saw Jane standing at the entrance. Jane was Yonnie’s daughter, only a few months younger than her. They’d been close as children, but things changed after Ashley’s parents divorced. Their last meeting was about four years ago. Back then, before Chase met Tanya, Jane had secretly given Ashley all the hundred thousand dollars she had saved after hearing about Steve’s financial difficulties.

Ashley smiled.“It’s been a while, Jane.”

and

even

a

love

“Yeah,” Jane replied, her voice tinged with worry.“Ashley, are you… are you okay?” She had heard about the situation between Ashley, Tanya,

Chase never seemed to

Chase. It wasn’t

allure; she’d witnessed countless men captivated by her. Even her high school crush had

The man she loved most was taken from her by another woman

understood Jane’s concern. She was about to reassure her when Yonnie showed up. Seeing Jane, she scolded, “What’s your

she saw Ashley,

be 5,897,644 bucks. Please check it out.” Ashley nodded, taking the receipt. The numerous shopping bags,

had spent nearly six million on

much on clothes. The Joneses were struggling financially, and Ashley was just an employee in a technology company. How could she be so

She’d heard that while Jones Group hadn’t gone bankrupt, it wasn’t doing well. Spending millions on clothes didn’t seem very

Jane, saying, “Dinner is ready. Don’t keep them waiting, understand? Let’s go!” Jane nodded

exorbitant furniture and decor. The vase in the living room, which was a housewarming gift from Chase to Tanya, cost over ten million.

Seeing this, Catherine, who was cracking sunflower seeds on the sofa, scoffed. Tanya descended the stairs, saying dismissively, “They’re just decorations. Don’t be

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of the restaurant, Zark poured Ashley a glass of water.“Did you find the exchange

of,” she replied. She’d attended to spark inspiration for her research on the material Burke had given her and

“How is

and is now making new friends at school. I think she’s happy both at school and

at her.“She mentions you

“Sounds

have dinner

creating a pleasant atmosphere. Before, when Zark used Betty as an excuse to meet Ashley, she’d largely ignored him. Now, though Betty was absent, they could converse normally. Zark saw that Ashley was letting go

they parted ways.

to her busy work schedule. The season was changing, and there wasn’t much

picking out some items for her family,

voice called out, “Ashley?”

and saw Jane standing at the entrance. Jane was Yonnie’s daughter, only a few months younger than her. They’d been close as children, but things changed after Ashley’s parents divorced. Their last meeting was about four years ago. Back

smiled.“It’s been a

and

even

a

love

you… are you okay?” She

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