Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

---- Chapter 1146 Chantelle said with a smirk.

"The moment he found out something happened to you, the look on his face could've scared someone to death." Aspen froze for a second, her heart thumping wildly as she glanced at Andrew walking just ahead.

She could not help but wonder if Andrew actually cared whether she lived or died.

Chantelle gave a half-smile, half-sigh.

"Mr.

Lloyd sure seems emotionally invested in you, Ms.

Stevens.

But, if you don't mind me oversteppingthere's something off in your head." Aspen blinked.

"Excuse me? Ms.

Garcia, what do you mean by that? Chantelle chuckled softly.

"I majored in psychology, both undergrad and grad school.

Even with just alittle observation, I'd say you're showing classic signs of Stockholm syndrome." Aspen's lips parted slightly, but no words came out.

Chantelle studied her with a piercing gaze.

"And I can tell you're an intelligent woman.

You know you're getting deeper and deeper emotionally involved.

But deep down...

you don't actually want to get out, do you?" Aspen's body gave a subtle shiver.

"I'm sorry, Ms.

I don't know what you're

threw out the line and quickly caught up to

crossed her arms and murmured with a mocking snort, "Like a little bunny hopping straight into the wolf's

you surely

many women around a man? That's

strong enough

Serenity Villa, Andrew treated

his usual commanding tone, he said, "Take off your

them." Aspen flared

trying to do? No way!" Andrew

to check

I'll

up." Aspen crossed her arms over her chest and shot

fine, thank you

my facehe slapped me

if you'd shown up a minute later, you might've found a

Andrew chuckled.

being late?" ---- Aspen turned her head

"Don't flatter yourself.

I'm just saying ...

my life's pathetic.

to almost get violated by another." Andrew's

"That was my oversight.

compensation, this entire villa is now yours."

ultra-exclusive villa in one of Blumedale's most

money? However, what really caught her off guard was that