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

Obstinately, Ashton remained standing where he was. He cast a backward glance to see Joseph hurrying in with a stack of gifts.

“Scarlett prepared these small tokens for Mom and Dad,” Ashton explained evenly.

Baffled, I looked at Ashton. When had all these been prepared? Had Ashton already predicted that I’d leave John behind to attend the dinner with him?

My mind was swimming with thoughts.

Tiffany tossed her head uncaringly. Joseph, laden down by the weight of the gifts in his arms, tottered awkwardly into the room.

Just then, a deep voice commanded regally, “There’s no need to make such a fuss. We’re family, after all. Housekeeper, take those things from him.”

As if on cue, the housekeeper nervously stepped forward, stiffly receiving the items from Joseph. The atmosphere within the room instantly eased.

It was Nathaniel who had spoken. I’d only heard his voice before and had only taken the briefest of glances at his photo. I was surprised to see that he was casually attired and looked rather youthful. Nathaniel appeared distinctly approachable, unlike the elderly patriarch I’d envisioned in my mind.

that there was more below the surface than met the

housekeeper set the items down conscientiously, Ashton suddenly turned and leisurely placed his arm around my shoulder. He then led Gregory and

when Tiffany began

me whenever we’re in the office. Let’s take this opportunity today to thrash things out. You’ve removed me from my position as the Finance Director and terminated my subordinates. What are you planning to achieve? Don’t forget that the company doesn’t belong to you alone! I’m your own flesh and blood. I should

of hot tea for us. Ashton calmly poured out a cup, then handed it to me.

seethed as she watched Ashton deliberately stir his tea, then drink it slowly. “Are you even

coolly at Tiffany. Menacingly, he growled,

had congealed, and the temperature dropped by a few degrees. A shiver danced down my

on Tiffany’s face remained. She seemed snooty, even emboldened by the fact that

drew herself up and pounced onto me, clawing at

over Tiffany, he glared at her with such hatred that even I, despite not being the

witnessing this side of Ashton.

and grabbed Tiffany’s neck in a

was used by now to Ashton’s capricious