"I had to," I reply dryly. The look in his eyes softens. He takes a dainty step forward, giving me a critical stare.

"You've done quite well for yourself, Ash. I was so worried and upset when you left, but after seeing all that you have accomplished in two years, I can't even stay mad at you. I'm so proud of you and what you've become. And right now, a part of me is happy that you left. You pursued a goal and achieved it. That's huge. Congratulations."

Warmth pools in my belly, my lips curve into a brilliant smile as his charming words sink into my brain, lighting up my entire body like a lightbulb.

"Thank you," I reply warmly, beaming at him.

"You are welcome."

"What about Tessa? How's she doing? She must hate me very much."

"Hate is a very strong word. She's indeed upset with you, but she doesn't hate you. She'll be thrilled to see you again after all this time."

"I look forward to seeing her too. I'll go to her one of these days."

"You should do that." His eyes go over my shoulders and I follow them behind me and notice that he's looking at Ryan who seems quite uninterested in our conversation. He's busy admiring the mansion together with the guards and they are engaged in a low-tuned conversation.

he? I mean the

turn to Ryan and call him over. When he arrives, I breathe in relief when he takes the initiative to bow to

very unpredictable at

two men to each other. "Nice to meet you, Ryan." Delta Kyle says, stretching out his hand towards Ryan for a

not often that I get the chance to taunt him. I can never miss the opportunity when

ringing sound cuts through the atmosphere and Delta Kyle quickly dips his hand into his suit jacket and takes out his phone. Both Ryan

he ends it, he turns to

settled. This is

very much. I look

smile before turning to leave. Ryan and I watch in silence as he gets

is a good start," Ryan comments and I

do you

chambers, meaning I will be moving into the castle! That's the unlimited access

in derision. "What makes you think

fact that the two of you will get back together pretty soon!" He

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