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.

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

sat down when Tiffany began her whining once

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

us. Ashton calmly poured out a

Ashton deliberately stir his tea, then drink it slowly.

at Tiffany. Menacingly, he growled, “Shut

if the air in the room had congealed, and the

remained. She seemed snooty, even emboldened by the fact that she was on her turf and under the

me, clawing at my arm. “It’s all because of you! How dare you pretend to

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

time witnessing this side of Ashton. She

shot out and grabbed Tiffany’s

were so swift that it frightened even Joseph, who was used by now to Ashton’s capricious ways.