Astonished, I stared at Ashton with widened eyes. I felt as if I just knew him today. Since when did he learn a new language?

It was only then that Zander noticed Ashton’s hostility. His hand froze in the air for half a minute before he withdrew it in silence. He appeared embarrassed when he spoke again. “I’m sorry for the misunderstanding. I just feel that Scarlett has the potential to become an excellent lawyer. Tinsel Group is my father’s blood, sweat, and tears, so I yearn to recruit more talents. I sincerely hope that Scarlett can work with me to uphold my father’s legacy.”

This reason didn’t sound valid to me.

Judging from how well he could speak our language, he knew our culture deeply, but he didn’t understand what Ashton meant. Hence, I wasn’t convinced when he said that he meant no harm, even though he often tried to cozy up to me.

Meanwhile, Ashton was showing his aversion to Zander brazenly.

Lifting the tickets in his hand, he tore them right in front of Zander and threw the pieces onto the ground. Right after that, he took out a checkbook, scribbled on it, and tore it off the book. Marching over to Zander, he slipped the cheque into the pocket of the man’s shirt and patted it.

“There. You can leave now.”

brows snapped together, and his gaze was full of grievance. Nevertheless, he could do nothing but accept the cheque

he got into the car, Ashton

legs, it only took him a few strides to leave me

“Ashton, wait for me.”

babies that he

affectionately. The one-month-old baby looked tiny in his arms. The corner of my lips curled up as I looked at

With a poker face, he turned to glance at me indifferently as if I

say that you’re coming

forehead creased as he asked sternly, “Are

then. “There you are. Come to the study. Uncle Louis

that, he didn’t linger around and disappeared behind the

put Audrey

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