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.”

me staring at the phone in disbelief. “He thinks I’m drunk,“.I muttered.

out laughing. “He’s just afraid you’ll change your

been drinking, but I wasn’t drunk enough to

me say I wasn’t into him. He probably

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

rang loudly, rudely pulling me out of my daze.

bothering to check the

you come to the amusement park now?” Victor’s

frowned. “Mr. Langston, I’ve quit. Didn’t you hear? If you need something, talk to… Miles–Mr.

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

through my tangled hair. “What do you

when you get here,”

already 10:00 am, and I was still in bed. I stretched lazily,

resigned. None of this concerns me anymore,” I reminded

“Please, consider it a personal favor. Can

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

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to meet?” Victor asked, clearly willing to compromise.

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