Chapter 318

Selina had already prepared for this moment.

She monitored Ashley's every move, including her phone and current residence, and was fully aware of whoever the latter contacted or met.

While Quinton and the others still harbored some softness for Ashley, Selina knew Patrick wouldn't.

He was always on guard against anyone who threatened the interest of the Harvey family and would never let them off easily

Selina planned to help Ashley avoid Patrick's scrutiny and ensure she could meet with Sofia to complete the deal

Ashley had something crucial that could impact Harvey Group.

With Patrick back and the pressure mounting, it was only a matter of time before Ashley made her decision.

Sure enough, when Ashley returned home, she was mulling over the deal with Sofia and wondering if she should betray the Harvey family for her future

Not only did she still have some lingering affection for the Harvey family, but she was also afraid of the consequences of failure.

The Harvey family would not spare her. As someone who had fallen out of favor, she would face a grim fate if she was caught by them.

Just then, she noticed someone in her condominium.

It was Patrick!

Ashley's face turned pale when she saw him,

her voice trembled.

informed her

was only a matter of time before Patrick came back after what had happened to Harvey Group. But to not even bother to inform her about his return? It seemed to her that the Harvey family didn't care about their relationship at all. Damn it, she

his arms crossed. He glared at Ashley angrily. "You seem to have recovered

she knew that even if she did wrong things, they would only scold her but not harm her. However, Patrick was different. He would beat Ashley, and the worst was that he might imprison her like a criminal and strip her of her freedom. She knew well that Patrick had used such methods against many of the family's enemies. "Do you realize how much damage you've caused to Harvey Group?

was cold as he advanced toward

backed away until she was cornered against the wall Towering over her at nearly six feet three inches, Patrick loomed like a giant. She tried to avoid his gaze, but he grabbed her chin and forced her to meet

mean to... I was careful when I went out. No

victim in front of the family, acting innocent, even trying to seduce me. Don't think I've forgotten

fundamental reason he never trusted

me? We're siblings! I never seduced

this very doubt that gnawed at his

repeated advances back then were not just his imagination. She was really seducing him, and it was not the fe feelings of a sister for

his life, and he had seen through many women who, like Ashley, pretended to be innocent while secretly playing

Chapter 318

believed that Ashley wasn't his

had to

it, and they simply brushed it off, believing it was just a sister's way of showing affection

How could she have any ulterior motives? However, the shadow of doubt in Patrick's heart never

DNA test, and the

sent it to a hospital

did Patrick's concerns

I told you to behave yourself, be the obedient daughter of the Harvey family, and not cause any trouble. You could have had a life of luxury that others could only dream of, but you disobeyed-" Ashely quickly interjected, Tm sorry.

slapped

The pain was so sharp it dulled into nothing. All

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