More Than A Favor

Chapter 106

I called Ashton. He didn’t pick up–he was probably busy–so I left him a message on WhatsApp.

“Can you come to the Mercer estate with me tonight?”

Meng

Since he hadn’t answered the phone, I didn’t expect a quick reply to my message either. After sending it, I got back to work and focused on finishing my tasks.

It was nearing the end of my shift when Ashton finally called back.

“I was busy earlier and just saw your message,” he explained.

“I understand. Are you free tonight?” I asked.

“What time?” Ashton replied.

I thought for a moment. If we went at six, it would be dinner time, and Ethan and Tessa would likely invite us to stay for dinner. I didn’t mind, but Ashton might feel awkward.

“Seven–thirty,” I decided. By then, the Mercer family would have finished dinner.

“Okay, I’ll pick you up at seven. Is that alright?” Ashton asked.

I laughed. “How are you planning to pick me up? On a shared bike?”

I didn’t mean anything by it; it was just a harmless joke. But when Ashton didn’t respond, I realized my words might have been misunderstood.

“No, no, I didn’t mean anything by that,” I quickly explained. Then I added, “I’ll come pick you up.”

“I’ll be home half an hour earlier. When the time comes, we can go together,” Ashton said, then paused. “Do I need to prepare any gifts?”

“No need. I’ve got it covered,” I replied and hung up.

Instead of heading home, I stopped by a men’s clothing store. Since I was taking Ashton to the Mercer estate, I couldn’t let him wear his usual casual clothes. Although I didn’t know if he had anything appropriate, it felt necessary to buy him something suitable, considering I was asking him to play a role for me.

At six in the evening, I had a light meal and waited for Ashton to come home.

But as the clock ticked closer to seven and I still hadn’t heard any noise from next door, I started to get

anxious. I called Ashton, but he didn’t answer.

I wasn’t sure if he was busy or had changed his mind about going with me. Feeling unsure, I grabbed my things and prepared to head to the Mercer estate on my own.

Just as I opened my door, I noticed Ashton’s door was slightly ajar.

Was he back?

hadn’t I heard

his door open

my throat

walk in on

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His tanned skin glistened slightly with water, and the towel barely concealed the essentials.

just as stunned as I was. A faint blush crept across his face, standing out against his

tan skin.

a moment, neither of us moved. We just stared

and walked into his bedroom. Only then did I regain my senses, swallowing hard as I realized my cheeks were

there, rooted in place, as I heard the sound of his bedroom door closing. He was getting dressed. That’s when I

words left my mouth, I regretted

had I

dressed and to

innocent, the context made them sound so wrong. Embarrassment flooded me, and I wished the

room to grab the clothes I’d bought for him, then rushed

for you. I’m leaving them by the door. These should fit you better.”

said earlier–I figured it was better to

1. it.

was about to place the bag on the

stood there, fully

slacks, with the top two buttons of his shirt undone. It g ave

seen him in such attire before. Initially, I doubted this style would

But now…

looked like a picture–perfect CEO–minimalist, refined, and undeniably captivating.

brushed against mine as he reached

these on?” he asked,

“No, no. You look great like

gaze flicked back to the bag. “I’ll wear what you picked next

them away. Meanwhile, I

room was small, as the building was old. The new bed he’d requested from the landlord took up nearly two–thirds

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