The yard in the villa was equipped with a pavilion. It was a perfect place for having a conversation when the weather was nice.

Ashton was leading us to the pavilion. Then, he ordered me, “There are some fruits in the fridge. Prepare some fruits and brew us tea.”

With my brows knitted, I pointed at myself while asking in disbelief, “Me?”

The man raised his brow. “Do you have a problem with that?”

Of course, I have a problem with that! Aren’t I here to discuss the project? What, now I’m your errand girl?

Just then, Rachel put the lunch box down and said smilingly, “Mr. Fuller, let me do it so Ms. Stovall can get some rest. You should eat first; see if the food I brought you suits your liking.”

 

“It’s fine. Let her do it. She knows the place better.” Ashton cast his gaze at me as he spoke.

Hearing that, my eyes widened. What is he talking about? I know the place better? I have never come to his house since he moved here!

 

Meanwhile, Rachel’s smile stiffened.

I thought Ashton must have said that on purpose so that he could order me around. Reluctant to waste my breath on him, I made my way to the house.

Standing in front of the door, I turned to look at the man sitting in the pavilion and waited for him to tell me the password.

Having developed a good rapport over the years, Ashton raised his brow and answered my unasked question, “Our daughter’s birthday.”

was

unlocked as I

relatively moderate in size, which was about 3200 square feet. Yet, it was definitely a large house

smaller than all those previous properties that

cosiest atmosphere amongst the rest. Instead of having a black-and-white interior decoration style, the villa was painted in

warm-color fabric furniture. Summer and my pictures were everywhere in the

pictures of Summer and her father, which were probably taken after I left K City. Apart from that, there were also pictures featuring the three

of them were pictures of Ashton and me sending Summer to school, taken by

those pictures brought a bittersweet feeling to my

gaze. Soon, I wiped off the tears that escaped

the tea leaves. Then, I took the fruits out of the fridge

villa were similar to those in the house in K

at the pavilion with freshly brewed tea, Ashton was reading the document. As for Rachel, she was sitting next to the man, wanting to get his

table was being opened, yet the food was

that point, I noticed

sure of your preferences, so I only prepared Earl Grey.” With that, I placed the two cups of tea before

“There’s juice and milk in the

slightly bewildered to hear that. Nevertheless, with

with the details that you need to fix. I need to discuss the project with the shareholders, and I need you to contact

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