When I shifted my gaze towards him, his handsome features exuded an elegant and alluring aura. He had also changed into a pair of grey sweats. It seemed like he had just emerged from a shower, as his ebony hair was in damp tendrils. Originally, Ashton had much shorter hair. He must have neglected it due to his increasing workload. His hair was now long enough to fall across his forehead. Overall, it gave him a very youthful appearance.

He did not notice my presence when I entered the study. He must have been too immersed in his work. Seizing the chance, I tiptoed over to his figure.

While he was distracted, I sneaked my way behind him and pointed my fingertip to the back of his head.

“Don’t move! This is a robbery!” I uttered in a low and raspy tone.

Gently, he set down the documents along with the glasses perched on his nose bridge. “What do you plan to steal?” he asked.

“I’ll take all your money!” I answered as I ruffled his hair with my fingers in a playful manner.

 

In a swift move, he turned around and pulled me onto his lap. “Mrs. Fuller, you can take anything you want,” he rumbled, “But you should repay my generosity before you leave.”

“Your guest is downstairs,” I said with a mischievous grin as I wrapped my hands around his neck. “Won’t you be embarrassed if there’s a commotion?”

 

“You don’t need to worry. He has left.” He reached out a hand to pinch me. His dark eyes were fixated intently on my face.

As soon as he uttered those words, the loud noise of a car engine echoed downstairs.

“Mr. Fuller, I have a serious question. Is Mr. Campbell’s impeccable timing a talent or skill that he trained?” I asked.

curled into a

keep calling me Mr. Fuller? Scarlett, shouldn’t you address me with more affection?” He caught my

have our own names,” I replied with a saddened pout. “What do you want me to call you? Baby? Sweetheart?

out of place for such a stoic

years, I could not recall the last time

was unreadable and impossible to decipher. “Hubby?” I

Ashton seemed to

me laugh aloud. How adorable! “Hubby!” I crooned gently and leaned on his

came to flirting or being coy. A woman should sport a flirtatious gaze and a gentle voice; this

stiffened under my touch. It seems like Nora’s advice

brief moment of triumph, mortification swept over me. Something feels

stared at Ashton. “You…” I didn’t expect to receive such a huge

just did it

are the worst!” The words slipped out

back when you call me hubby!” Ashton rasped as

He lowered his head until his nose bumped against mine. I could feel the warmth of

upon his request. Of course, I

flee. “Go ahead with your work.

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