When There Is Nothing Left But Love (Ashton And Scarlett)

I couldn’t figure out a solution to my problems, even after wracking my brain.

After my shower, I sat at my dressing table to do my skincare routine. I was so lost in thought that I didn’t even hear Ashton’s footsteps when he entered the bedroom.

It was only when he suddenly picked me up in his arms that I was jerked back to reality, letting out a squeal of surprise. “What are you doing here?” I gasped. “When did you get back? You didn’t make a sound at all!”

“I’ve been here for a while already. Didn’t you see me in the reflection of the mirror you were staring at?” He sat down in my seat, placing me across his thighs as he tucked a stray lock of hair behind my ear. “What’s on your mind?”

I sighed, resting my head against his shoulder. “The Lavelian Village project keeps running into problems. I’m in charge of everything, so can you blame me for overthinking it?”

He chuckled. “Everything that happened was out of your control. It won’t do you any good to keep stressing out over it. Besides, you now have your hubby’s money to use whenever you like. Who cares if you quit your job or end up having to pay damages?”

The stubble on his chin pricked my hand when I reached up to touch his face. “That’s easy for you to say. One compensation claim is worth ten million. How many times will I be able to fork that amount of money out, hm?”

“As many times as you like.” He grinned at me.

“You should really shave soon.” Running my fingers along his stubble made the skin on my finger pads feel raw.

hummed, one large hand sliding down to pinch my hips. “Will

you think about the Lavelian Village project,” I told him as I picked

man is more meticulous than I give him credit for,” he lamented, wrapping his arms around me as he pressed my back up against the sink. “He employed my very own wife in his own company so that he could send you to

standing on their tiptoes to reach his tall height, so I made him sit down on a chair. Without thinking too much about it, I climbed up and sat in

that Fuller Corporation would award its’ project to Murphy Corporation. Besides, he’s just asking about

because of the razor

movements were somewhat clumsy. Thankfully, I hadn’t cut his skin, and I quickly handed him a warm towel to wipe off

one hand and turned his head from side to

quirked up. I felt his large hand squeeze my hips as he spoke in a low, gravelly voice, “Are you trying

Upon realizing that I had put on nothing but a sleeveless negligee

compromising position I’d put us in when I climbed into his lap. His hand on my waist only served to make the situation appear even

your head out of the gutter. I just genuinely wanted to help you shave.” I tried to get off of his legs, but he held me in

to hold you in my arms,” he

him in the eye. “I think you should go take a shower and get ready for bed. I’m a little

Leaning in, he left feather-light hints of kisses on the corner of my mouth