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

We sat around the sofa, in a circle. Looking out the French windows, we could see how gleeful Louis was, having some good fun with Summer. He was just like a playful big kid.

Moments later, as everybody quietened down in the living room, John blurted, “Have you heard? Armond’s out.”

Upon hearing the news, my heart sank. I was very surprised, and at the same time, confused because it was a different ending to what I had in mind.

When Ashton’s lawyer was analyzing the case, he stated very clearly that Armond was charged for multiple crimes, namely intentional assault, illegal possession of firearms, and inflicting cruelty against national Class 1 protected wildlife species. He should have been jailed for at least fifteen years. Why was he released?

I huffed as I felt a cold chill running down my spine the moment I recalled the dreadful incidents at the villa.

mine to console me. I lifted my head to look at him. I could read from the message through his gaze. Stay calm.

was the Venrians who did it. They don’t care about their own safety and will only work for money. It’s so bold of Mr. Murphy to use a million to sacrifice a few lives in exchange

mean Armond will

on my hand. However, I hid my emotions and

inside the prison are not as simple as we think. The prisoner can choose to write

to understand some life concepts. There was nothing much that money could not do in this world. Armond had probably thought of his escape plan the moment I exposed his involvement in organ trafficking. He must have foreseen his downfall one day and had a backup plan prepared in

of horror and ugliness the person can demonstrate through his thoughts, speech, and deeds is beyond our

is one thing; being able to calm my anxious heart is another. Like a

placed my hands in his palm and started rubbing them to give me warmth. Frowning, I