“It’s not too late to try it now.” Ashton narrowed his eyes and put on a naughty grin.

I waved my hand in response and turned around to leave the room. “Forget it. Mr. Fuller, if you’re so nostalgic about the good old days, feel free to look for your old friend. After all, Rebecca will be more than happy to take you in.”

I couldn’t help but spurt out some rancorous rant once we talked about Rebecca.

Fortunately, our conversation ended because Ashton didn’t respond to it.

Surprisingly, Joseph was already in the living room when I came out. It appeared that he had been waiting for quite some time.

My eyes darted from him and the wardrobe at the back. After a while, I said expressionlessly, “Have you heard everything?”

At that moment, Joseph only lowered his head but did not speak.

I was irritated when he refused to answer me at the wrong time.

As such, I crossed my arms in front of my chest and said with a stern face, “You might not want to listen to me, but I’ll make it clear anyway. Your boss and I are a family. Please don’t keep things as secrets from me as though you are wary of an outsider. Get it?”

Usually, I wasn’t naggy and wouldn’t continue to ask something that I wasn’t supposed to know. However, since Joseph always kept things from me, I couldn’t help but confront him directly.

with his head high. Besides, he was only

he trying to play games with me? Could it be that he promises me now but intends to only follow

“You—”

wants is

to threaten Joseph, Ashton suddenly came up to me. At that time, he looked gentle

respond, Ashton added, “From now on, you have to tell Mrs. Fuller everything that she wants

I felt a sense of relief and held

turned to me. The next moment, he stood

his leather shoes, I was frightened

came to my senses, Joseph put on a stern face and explained, “Mr. Fuller was wounded because Mr. Moore shot him. Back then, Mr. Moore shot Mr. Fuller in his knee, hoping to fulfill his daughter’s wish to marry Mr. Fuller. Mr. Moore even threatened to put a bullet in

“Shut up!”

room fell silent instantly, and

to know. It doesn’t mean that you have to confess

time, I could imagine that Ashton asked himself why his long-time assistant suddenly had a low

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