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

“You must be exaggerating. Do you really think I’m gullible like Audrey?” John grew impatient.

Disregarding his reluctance, I snatched the coffee cup from him and placed it on the coffee table. “Well, it’s better to be safe than sorry. You’re not young anymore, and you should take good care of your body for both Emma and Drew’s sake. Your family needs you.”

John was rendered speechless. With a pitiful expression, he smacked his lips but said nothing.

That was when Ashton suddenly added, “However, when a person abruptly stops consuming caffeine, it can also cause caffeine withdrawal symptoms such as arrhythmia, abnormal gastric secretion, and constant anxiety.”

“Now what?” I pulled a long face. Who’s side is he taking?

Ashton remained composed as he took a seat opposite me. “Well, that means he can still drink coffee while gradually reduce his caffeine intake.”

Both John and I rolled our eyes at him. His words didn’t accomplish anything.

“That’s it! Now let’s cut to the chase.” John had grown impatient after waiting for us for a long time. “Did they stop you when you tender your resignation today?” he asked Ashton.

resign though it

Ashton briefly told John about our

“So, Nicolas and

since we have spread the news, I suppose

me, I then asked, “Did your men receive

He cast a meaningful glance at Ashton, making it clear that

beat me to it, “Someone used Letty’s and my name to contact the elders in M Country. Is this what you

my gaze at Ashton

shots in the business industry held their gaze, trying to stare each other

got the upper hand in the staring contest. “You actually knew

were talking in riddles, yet I didn’t fail to notice the coldness in John’s voice. I quickly asked, “What were you guys talking about contacting the elders in M Country? Can anyone explain to

his anger as he explained, “This man whom you insisted on getting back with has gone behind my informants in K City and sent a letter to M Country. He told the elders that you and the kids wished to reside in the country and asked

to trick the elders into returning to the country. That person intended to