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.

there was more

leisurely placed his arm around my shoulder. He then led Gregory

when Tiffany began her whining once

opportunity today to thrash things out. You’ve removed me from my position as the Finance Director and terminated

discontent, the maid arrived with cups of hot tea for us. Ashton calmly

watched Ashton deliberately stir his tea, then drink it slowly. “Are you even listening to

Tiffany.

and the temperature dropped by a few degrees. A shiver danced

snooty, even emboldened by the fact that she was on her turf

thus paid no heed to Ashton’s solemn warning. Instead, she drew herself up and pounced onto me, clawing at my arm. “It’s all because of

her with such hatred that even I, despite not being the object of his attention, quaked

Tiffany’s first time witnessing this side of Ashton.

out and grabbed Tiffany’s neck in

even Joseph, who was used by now