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.

lips curled into

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

own names,” I replied with a saddened pout. “What do you

loving titles seemed out of place for such a stoic person

years, I could not recall the last time

dark gaze was unreadable and impossible to decipher.

usually solemn Ashton seemed to be stunned by

face nearly made me laugh aloud. How adorable! “Hubby!” I crooned gently

woman should sport a flirtatious gaze and a

glee when his muscles stiffened under

brief moment of triumph, mortification swept

stared at Ashton. “You…” I didn’t expect to

did it

worst!” The words slipped out through

back when you call me hubby!”

until his nose bumped against mine. I could feel the warmth of his breath

request. Of course, I wouldn’t call

an attempt to flee. “Go ahead with your

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