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

“Maybe it’s a total coincidence,” I rambled on. “There’s so many types of paper in the world. Maybe they just feel similar.”

He laughed out loud. “I haven’t even gotten started on the many possibilities, but you’re already jumping to Nathaniel’s defense. Are you really trying to patch up our relationship with the Hall family for me?”

“Not exactly.” I walked over and sat back down, placing the banknote on the desk. “This is a minor problem; we don’t need to make a mountain out of a molehill. All I want is to get our plans over and done with so that our family can spend the rest of our days happily. There’s nothing wrong with being a little selfish and keeping out of other people’s business as long as it doesn’t involve the safety of our family.”

“I’m just concerned that if the country is thrown into danger, it’ll be hard to ensure the safety of our family as well,” he said lightly, masking any and all emotions.

It wasn’t that I didn’t understand the point of view he was speaking from. Any other person with such a high-ranking position like him would find it hard to stay neutral in this sort of situation, and the Fuller Corporation was currently the nation’s largest chain of estate brands. After becoming a billionaire, Ashton had gotten involved in an increasing number of other industries and countless deals regarding money. He only had so many chances to turn a blind eye.

John soon returned, leaning against the doorway as he gave us both a meaningful stare. “Hook, line, and sinker.”

At that exact moment, Ashton’s phone started ringing. It had to be Nathaniel.

But when he picked up his phone and checked the screen, Simone’s name was clearly displayed as the caller.

his phone on

managed to get someone to go pick them up, or else they might think that we were being impolite! But never mind about that; hurry up and bring the kids over, and let’s all have

noise coming out from the speaker. It sounded as if the two families were getting

with that, the

glances with each other and

one trying to cause us harm, but the Hall parents who had

quickly gave

phone back in his suit jacket pocket, buttoning it back up. “Using other people to do your bidding prevents your own hands from

I had no other choice but to

car when the realization suddenly dawned upon me: Nathaniel had woven Mr. and Mrs. Hall into his scheme! What a manipulative,

on earth

all enemies, and there was no guarantee that Mr. and

high as he gripped my hand in his. “It doesn’t matter who we have to deal with first.