More Than A Favor

Chapter 193

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Ashton’s tone was polite, yet it carried the weight of authority, like an order from a superior. I knew he wasn’t calling me over for work–related matters.

Just yesterday, he had questioned me about the flowers a young man sent to me, and now he had witnessed something else. Was he going to interrogate me again?

At that moment, I realized that having a boyfriend was like inviting trouble into my life. If I hadn’t been involved with Ashton, I could have brushed off Kian’s antics without any complications

But now, I had to deal with Ashton too. No man was truly magnanimous, after all

With my colleagues watching, I had no choice but to follow Ashton into his office, even though I wanted to avoid unnecessary gossip.

His office wasn’t far from mine. The space was simple yet equipped with various tools and gadgets. Beyond the standard desk, chair, and computer, there were shelves filled with technical manuals and neatly arranged equipment that indicated he took his work seriously.

As I glanced around, the sound of the door closing behind me made my chest tighten slightly. I turned around to face him, greeting him formally, “Mr. Drake.”

Earlier, I had noticed the plaque on the door that read Chief Engineer. It certainly matched his hefty salary.

usual intensity and asked, “Did you have breakfast?”

was so penetrating that it made my heart race uncontrollably.

over to his equipment, pretending to examine it

rest today? Why did you come to work?” Ashton’s question caught me off guard, and

firmly, “Mr. Drake,

and continued, “We’re together now, but that doesn’t mean you can interfere in my life, especially my work–even if you’re doing it for my own

but then closed it, nodding slightly.

didn’t want to push the matter further. Instead, I glanced around his office again and remarked, “You’ve got quite the impressive setup here.”

I didn’t want to linger. I smiled slightly and said, “Well, I’ll let you get back to work.

leave, Ashton called out, “Elaine.”

“At the company, let’s interact as colleagues. Also… I don’t want others to know about

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take it the wrong way. I just don’t want our relationship to create unnecessary

be clear so