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 below the

his arm around my shoulder. He then led Gregory and me to the sofa next to

when Tiffany began her whining once

and terminated my subordinates. What are you planning to achieve? Don’t forget that

hot tea for us. Ashton calmly poured out

stir his tea, then drink it slowly. “Are you even listening to me?”

coolly at Tiffany. Menacingly, he growled, “Shut

as if the air in the room had congealed, and the temperature dropped by

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

me, clawing at my arm.

Tiffany, he glared at her with such hatred that even I, despite

time witnessing this side of Ashton.

suddenly shot out and

frightened even Joseph, who was used by now to Ashton’s capricious