Promptly, Ashton opened his eyes and reached out his right hand to rap his knuckles against the file on the desk. “Since you aren’t going to accept the betrothal gift, this will be my dowry. Let’s get officially married again.”

We locked eyes across the table. When I saw the look of determination gleaming in his gaze, I couldn’t muster a proper response. He’s not joking at all.

On the other hand, Ashton remained as cool as a cucumber. “There are a total of one hundred and ninety-seven countries in this world. In these countries, there are about six hundred news outlets located worldwide. The cost of prime-time advertisement amounts to around forty million a day. With a three hundred million budget from Fuller Corporation’s quick turnover, it should be enough to keep the advertisements playing for a whole week.”

“Wait a minute, what advertisements are you talking about?” I blurted. Is he rambling to himself? Has he forgotten that I’m still here?

My question seemed to jolt Ashton out of his daze. However, his look of surprise was quickly replaced with a solemn one. “I’m talking about the advertising for our wedding. Since you are getting married to me, shouldn’t we broadcast it to the world?”

Oh my God, who on Earth taught him to say such absurd things with a straight face!

Simone’s tragedy freak

several moments, Ashton remained silent as his eyes locked onto my face. Wordlessly, he rose to his feet and circled the desk to make his way in front of my seat. All of a sudden, he lowered his head until it was mere inches from

 

the chair that Ashton finally halted his advances. His mouth was so close to mine that the

look like I’m not all right?” A playful look flitted across Ashton’s dark eyes. “Is it so hard for you to take the title as

predicted that I was afraid of getting the short

that Ashton’s assumptions were correct, it was fortunate that I had past

to regain my composure, I straightened my back. Startled by the sudden movement, Ashton flinched

I scare you?” I teased him with a smug smile. “Weren’t you so full of yourself when you

for you was always restrained and limited. Now that we are spending the rest of our lives together, I want the entire world to know that we are a couple. Whenever someone sees your name, I want them to think of me too. Scarlett, even if we became inseparable, it will not be enough to convey the undying love I

Shaun has been sent away, let’s go to Illurasia and register our marriage. We can hold our wedding ceremony there too. John can take care of the

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