More Than A Favor

Chapter 92

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After a brief silence, Ashton’s deep, smooth voice came through the line. “Have you been drinking?”

“Are you willing to be my fake boyfriend?” I dodged his question, refusing to explain myself.

Ignoring my response, he pressed again, “Where are you?”

“Forget it. I already know your answer,” I replied curtly, ready to hang up.

But Ashton’s voice stopped me. “Elaine, where are you? Are you at home or out somewhere?” His tone was firm, almost demanding.

The emotions I’d been suppressing suddenly erupted. “Who are you to tell me where I can be? I’ll go

wherever I want! I…”

Before I could finish ranting, Nora leaned over and grabbed the phone. “Mr. Drake, don’t worry. She’s with me. I’m her best friend.”

Then she turned to me and whispered, “Be nice when you’re asking for help.”

I playfully pushed her away, but Ashton’s voice came through the phone again. “We’ll talk again tomorrow when you’re sober.”

hung up, leaving me staring at

afraid you’ll change your mind tomorrow when you’re sober.”

drinking, but I wasn’t drunk enough to

maybe this was Ashton’s way of rejecting me. After all, he had heard me say I wasn’t into him. He probably thought I was messing with him

with a splitting headache, completely hungover. I didn’t even know when Nora

rudely pulling me out

answered groggily, not bothering to check the caller

amusement park now?” Victor’s

Didn’t you hear? If you

Hart, I need your help.” Victor sounded desperate, which made me sit

my tangled hair.

to come. You’ll understand when you get

at the time–it was already 10:00 am, and I was still in bed. I stretched lazily,

of this concerns me anymore,” I reminded

voice grew more pleading. “Please, consider it a personal favor. Can

“I suppose. But do we really have to meet at the amusement park?”

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like to meet?” Victor asked, clearly willing

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