After all, I could not sell Emery out by telling Ashton that she did not like how ambitious and reckless he was.

But my worry was just as valid. He had to do everything by himself because there was no one he could trust, and because of that, he did not even have time to rest! I was afraid that he might collapse due to exhaustion one day.

Upon hearing that, Ashton responded with a casual voice, “Don’t you believe me?”

“That’s not what I meant.” I lowered my head and mumbled, “I’m just worried for you.”

Putting down the cutlery, Ashton inched his face closer to mine and teased, “You look like a little lost lamb that needs protection. I guess you want me to ‘take care’ of you like how I did yesterday, huh?”

He even intentionally emphasized the last line and smirked!

always think with their

at him. “Stop it. I’m

couch and gave me a sensuous look. “I’m serious too. Look at me

a thin shirt. He left the top two buttons

lodged in my throat and looked away. “Watch your

Ashton continued

my composure, I put on a serious face to tell

already standing right in front of me. Instantly, I got

up, and he squinted his eyes seductively. I could feel this warm breath on the back of my neck when he continued to inch closer. Immediately, my mind turned blank completely, and I did not remember what I wanted to say anymore. He managed to change the

on the door before things spiraled out

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