At that moment, I felt that I was too cynical. I had assumed that a child would behave in the same way as a scheming adult.

“Alright,” said Ashton. He didn’t seem to be suspicious of anything, he just nodded and excused Shaun. “It’s getting late, you should go get some rest.”

“Yes, sir.” Shaun bowed slightly in a respectful manner and turned to leave the living room.

Everything was silent once again. I noticed that Ashton’s gaze was pinned on Shaun’s retreating back. Evidently, he was just as suspicious of him as I was.

“What are you thinking?” I asked.

Hearing my voice, Ashton turned to face me. Out of nowhere, he said, “No matter how obedient or cultured he may sound, these are not reasons for him to stay and get close to Audrey.”

 

After saying that, he lifted the cup of hot tea to his lips. He then took his time savoring the tea and did not say anything else.

Since our thoughts were aligned, there was no need to say everything out loud. Seeing that Ashton was as concerned as I was, the uneasiness that I felt arising out of worry for my daughter’s safety was repressed.

 

woke up early in the morning. After having breakfast, he took Gregory and me to the villa in

staff was replaced by M Country mercenaries who were hired by John.

already waiting at the entrance of the

is she?” Ashton

bedroom on the first floor. Ms. Hall kept

he said and went into the villa with

of the villa. Colorful graffiti covered the walls. There wasn’t much furniture in the living room, but there were many carefully placed items in various shapes. It seemed to be for practicing

appeared before everyone in heels. Who would have known that she had such a hobby

house, we followed Ashton to

opened the door, we saw a man and a

than the haughty Tiffany Hall. Perhaps due to lack

under the

were slightly red and swollen. It was quite obvious that they

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