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

“How could you…” Simone’s sad voice almost broke when she heard him.

“I’m fine, really,” I stated clearly before pulling Ashton out of the kitchen. I did not want to be the catalyst that made their relationship go downhill.

Not long after we walked out, we saw the maid leading Bill into the house through the front door. Behind him stood a spectacled young man dressed in formal wear. I trailed Ashton’s gaze and took a closer look at the new guest. We both stiffly froze the moment it clicked.

Armond was here.

Armond felt our burning gazes and looked up without shying away. A sly smile played on his lips, sending a shiver down my spine.

Bill entered the dining hall and greeted Nicolas courteously, “Mr. Hall, I’ve brought the man here.”

Everyone around the table put down their cutlery at the announcement of a guest. Simone had just gotten out of the kitchen as well. She had her hair tied up and looked all freshened up like an elegant lady after the little brush we had back in the kitchen.

nodded without haste and looked at the man behind Bill. “So…

meet you, Mr. Hall.” Armond bowed like a gentleman, but I could still spot a glint of sinister spite in his eyes

oversaw in M Country. Everything was very well done, so keep up the good work. Mr. Young will surely continue supporting you if you do,” Nicolas

make sure you and

your time,” Nicolas said, waving his hand dismissively. “I’m a businessman. I’m only interested in maximizing the profit of my investment, so you should probably focus on making my investment worth it and stop things difficult for Ashton and

seemed like what Tiffany said was true. Nicolas was really putting an end to all this

struck Armond like a lightning bolt. The smile on his face became rigid and unnatural. He probably did not know the relationship between the father and son yet. “What’s with the sudden change? We’ve been working together really

impolite to ask too many questions? The Hall family didn’t give you the money and status you enjoy right now for you to create trouble. Do I have to discuss and explain my decisions to

Ashton and I. “So you’re expecting me to put aside our grievances and

of cold air at Armond’s

tiger, then Armond would be a venomous