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

“He knows your son is important to you and that you will risk your life for him. The bodyguard successfully held you hostage and brought you here because it was all part of Ashton’s plan! He doesn’t care about you as long as he gets to take revenge!”

“Shut up!” I trembled in rage.

“The truth is cruel, huh?” He flashed an evil grin. “Ashton pretended to adore you, but he exposed you to risks again and again. His love is nothing but talk. He’s selfish, just like me!”

I furrowed my brows and retorted, “You’re wrong about Ashton!”

“It doesn’t matter. Women are great at deceiving themselves,” concluded Marcus.

He glared at me and left the dining room.

I slumped into the chair and heaved a sigh. My energy was drained after that argument with Marcus.

After his footsteps faded away, I whipped out the phone to give Ashton a call. It wasn’t until then that I realized the phone had turned into a fake phone.

phone to this fake one when I

was a light sleeper, so someone must’ve done it deftly when I was asleep.

it, perhaps

a shadow appeared next to my

turned and spotted a lady walking toward

was clad in a turtleneck wool sweater, jeans, and boots. Her hair fell on her

seeing

like you had

spoke, I immediately

to pick the bodyguard up yesterday. She had a different outfit on, so I

had stealthily made her way from the stairs to the dining room. I immediately

stare at me. I like to wear casual clothes when I’m not out on a mission. My name’s Helga,” she uttered. After

figure out how special you are. I hope Boss didn’t

was as