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I had undoubtedly put Alex in a tough spot, but I was determined to uncover the truth. I couldn’t help but wonder if the mysterious big boss behind him could be Ashton. Still, I quickly dismissed the thought. Ashton seemed too poor and far removed from the profile of someone wealthy or powerful. Yet, a nagging feeling lingered–something about the big boss behind Alex resembled Ashton.

Later that afternoon, after a meeting, I opened Instagram to pass the time. As I thought about it, I realized that for now, the best strategy was to observe and wait. This man, whoever he was, was not someone to approach recklessly.

A few days later, the overhaul of the amusement park’s lighting was completed. When I arrived at the park for the inspection, I noticed that only Ashton was there.

“Maya isn’t here?” I asked, surprised to see it was just the two of us.

Ashton replied curtly, “No need for her.”

I laughed, teasing him. “Ashton, it kind of feels like you’re trying to cut ties with her now that you’ve gotten what you needed from her.”

He didn’t respond, simply leading me further into the park. I glanced around at the newly illuminated lights and noted, “The lighting looks great now. We’ll need to check the overall effect later.”

“Didn’t you say the best view is from the Ferris wheel? Let’s go there and check it out,” Ashton suggested.

I raised an eyebrow, a little surprised. “Ashton, I didn’t expect you to actually meet the deadline.”

I promise you something, I’ll make sure it’s done,” he replied matter–of–factly. But there was something deeper in his tone, something he wanted me

He was saying it for me, and I couldn’t ignore it. I tilted my head and smiled slightly. “Ashton, I’ve realized

After all, as the amusement park’s owner, it made sense for him to check the lighting test in

Ashton took my hand. His firm grip sent a warmth through me and made me realize something: when it came to playing the role of my boyfriend, Ashton was a natural. The moment Logan

a subtle tension. With a calm and collected tone, he asked, “What time does it

he was referring to the

Ashton

observation

subtly tightened. I glanced at him, and he looked back at me, as if silently asking for my input.

gave the official answer. “The observation points vary by area,

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the Ferris wheel.”

lingered on my face for a moment before

seem to mind the idea of tagging along. Then again, he had moved on from our past and was now involved with someone else. There was no awkwardness in

before adding, “Tonight isn’t the official test. I just wanted to

eyes flickered with something–an emotion I couldn’t quite place–before he replied softly,

wasn’t sure what he meant by that “alright,” but Ashton didn’t seem to care. He simply said, “Mr. Mercer, feel free

led me away, his hand still firmly holding mine. As we passed by Logan, I felt a faint chill emanating from

you see any issues, let me know,” Ashton said as we walked.