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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

love Ashley Chase.

countless men captivated by her. Even her high school

what Ashley had been through. The man she loved most was taken from her

up. Seeing Jane, she scolded, “What’s your problem? I’ve been

she saw Ashley, her face

to Ashley.“Ms. Jones, your purchases are ready. That’ll be 5,897,644 bucks. Please check it out.” Ashley nodded, taking the receipt. The numerous shopping bags, filled with her purchases from the LV store, covered the floor.

were stunned. Ashley had spent nearly

vulnerability, Without Chase’s support, even Tanya wouldn’t spend this much on clothes. The Joneses were

that while Jones Group hadn’t gone bankrupt, it

but said nothing. She turned to Jane, saying, “Dinner is ready. Don’t keep them waiting, understand? Let’s go!” Jane nodded at Ashley before hurrying to catch up with

gift to Vivian. This didn’t include the exorbitant furniture and decor. The vase in the living room, which was a housewarming gift from Chase to

luxury. She was so awestruck that she walked very carefully to avoid breaking anything. 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 so tense. Even if

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Zark poured Ashley a glass of water.“Did you find the exchange sessions helpful?”

Burke had

asked, “How is Betty doing?”

again this year and is now making new friends at school. I think

her.“She mentions

nodded. “Sounds great.”

we could have dinner together again sometime.”

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.

dinner, they parted

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

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

called out,

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

been a while,

and

even

a

love

are you… are you okay?” She had heard about the

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