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.”

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

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

been drinking, but I wasn’t drunk enough

wasn’t into him. He probably thought I was messing

completely hungover. I didn’t even know when Nora had left

phone rang loudly, rudely pulling me out of my

I answered groggily, not bothering to

can you come to the amusement park now?” Victor’s anxious voice came through the

Langston, I’ve quit. Didn’t you hear? If you need something, talk

sounded desperate, which made me sit up in

my tangled hair. “What

to come. You’ll understand when you get here,”

I was still in bed. I

resigned. None of this concerns me

Victor’s voice grew more pleading. “Please, consider it a personal favor. Can you come?”

suppose. But do we really have to meet at the

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would you like to meet?” Victor asked, clearly willing to

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