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Was Ashton captivated by my beauty?

I had always thought his heart was as tough as his rugged exterior, immune to such charms. But it seemed the saying about men being visual creatures held some truth after all.

Even though I knew I had his attention, I deliberately ran my fingers through my wavy hair, letting it cascade over one shoulder.

His eyes darkened, and his expression became colder. I couldn’t figure out why his mood had shifted so suddenly, nor did I care enough to guess.

I cut straight to the point. “So, are you going to agree to my proposal, Mr. Drake?”

“What?” His gaze had already shifted away from me.

I chuckled lightly.

Was he pretending not to hear me? Or had he suddenly developed selective amnesia?

“Be my boyfriend. Temporarily,” I repeated, reminding him of what I had asked the night before.

Ashton didn’t respond immediately. His eyes were fixed on something in the distance.

Following his gaze, I noticed the Ferris wheel slowly turning, its cabins rising higher and higher.

Victor had mentioned that Logan planned to propose to me. Could the Ferris wheel be part of his plan?

I squinted, trying to spot anything unusual at the top of the ride.

Just then, Ashton spoke, his voice low and steady. “What do you mean by temporary?”

“I mean, be my boyfriend just until Logan’s obsession with me dies down. After that, we go back to being… nothing.”

I felt a pang of guilt as I laid out the terms. It felt wrong to reduce Ashton to a tool for my plan, especially knowing how he felt about me.

After swallowing hard, I rephrased my explanation. “We wouldn’t actually be dating. It’s just for show- to make Logan think we’re together.”

“And why should I agree to that?” Ashton asked, his tone calm but firm.

I avoided his gaze, suddenly feeling awkward. I wouldn’t have even asked if it weren’t for Nora’s endless urging last night and Logan’s increasingly erratic behavior.

A breeze tousled my hair, and I brushed it aside before continuing, “Because you’re the most suitable person for the role, and…”

I hesitated.

I wanted to be honest about why I thought he was perfect for this, but bringing up his past confession -that he wanted to marry me and had feelings for me–felt manipulative.

“And?” Ashton prodded, his piercing gaze unwavering.

I smiled sheepishly. “Nothing.”

“You were going to say I mentioned wanting to marry you and that I have feelings for you, weren’t

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you?” he stated bluntly, cutting through my hesitation like a knife.

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I met his eyes directly. “Yes. So, will you agree?”

and under his steady gaze, my heart began to race. I felt

this his way of silently

face, I ran my fingers through my hair again and said lightly, “If yo u don’t want to, just forget I

Ashton’s hand shot out, blocking

he said.

up at

if it’s real,” he added, his

the intensity in his gaze caught

your real boyfriend. If things don’t work out, we can break up. But I won’t be some pretend boyfriend,

in the air,

his sharp features and piercing eyes radiating determination. There was an unmistakable authority in his

man who would let himself be used.

a way to get Logan off my back,

absolutely out of the question.

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before I blurted out angrily, “Has he completely lost his mind?”

acting irrationally lately,”

wedding dresses, the

trying to do? Make me hate him even more?” I asked, frustration bubbling

hesitated before replying, “Elaine, I really don’t know what Mr. Mercer is thinking. But one thing is clear–he

that, but how can you say it? Do you honestly believe

unable

he wants to act crazy, let him. I’m not going to play along

Hart, I’ve been blaming myself for how things ended between you and Mr. Mercer. If it weren’t for me, the two of you might

for that incident, I might not have had the courage to end things

I was the one who delivered the final blow,” Victor said, his voice barely

want to blame yourself, that’s your choice. But if Logan fires you because of this, then leave. You’re more than capable of finding a better job

have you found a new

to give him–or Logan–any

want

took a deep breath. I couldn’t believe Logan had gone so far as to plan a public proposal. It was time to crush whatever lingering hope he had

to Ashton. Remembering our conversation from the night before, I decided

him:

When can we talk?”

no immediate response. It was still early, and he was probably busy with work.

shower, I decided to

of daisies sat by

they had been left within

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and apart from Ethan,

here recently? But if

placed the lilies I had brought–my mom’s favorite flowers–in their place.

on the tombstone, a familiar ache resurfaced in my chest.

I whispered, “have you missed me? I’ve been dreaming about you a lot

I

Dad, Logan and I broke up. I’m sorry I couldn’t fulfill your

to marry.