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

I heaved a long sigh of relief, feeling grateful that the ball was no longer in my court.

Ashton was unmoved by the flattery and replied flatly, “I prefer not to discuss business during meals.”

I stifled a laugh at his outright rejection.

From the moment Marshall had arranged for Elliot to sit next to me, he was destined to fall on the wrong side of Ashton. It seemed that he would never get his hands on pie for the real estate and properties industry.

Marshall was caught by surprise as his hand was still hanging in mid-air; his smile froze awkwardly on his face.

Coming from a prestigious background himself, he was usually on the receiving end of adulation. It was no wonder that he looked as though he had just swallowed a hard pill.

The air in the room once again turned frosty.

to offend Marshall, but she couldn’t go against Ashton too. At last, she decided to just keep her

is tipsy. It would

Marshall’s face as he turned around and said, “Mr. Jacobson, I appreciate you getting straight to the point. I’m willing to absorb another extra five percent on

me, as long as it’s a

control while he cultivated the image of a

the city, but we have a team of

remark. His expression was now as dark

reputable company, the Tiedemanns thought too highly of themselves to think that they could have the resources to collaborate with Fuller Corporation. One might consider his words to be a warning for Elliot to

was determined to

was completely unfazed as he raised his wineglass and clinked gently with Marshall’s. “Mr. Tiedemann, you heard the man. It’s time to pull up your socks and show

business partner’s reassurance, the tension on Marshall’s face eased up instantly. “Thanks so

attempt to sabotage the business deal fell flat. It allowed Elliot to gain an upper hand over the situation without