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

“Hold on.” Just as things were going to go south, Quince raised his hand to gesture for him to halt.

“Why?” Lucas evidently could not read Quince’s mind. “Can’t you see that these people are toying with us?”

However, Quince grinned. His eyes were glued on Ashton as he enunciated, “As expected of the richest man in Chanaea. You’re a good judge in both things and people. I will thank you on behalf of the organization for your goodwill, and we’ll consider your offer.”

After a pause, he cocked his head to the side and looked at me solemnly. “Regardless of whether we’ll get to work together or not, we won’t forget the benefits you have offered to us. Do wait for good news from us, Stovall.”

With that said, he stood up and gave us a curt nod as a farewell before turning to leave. “We’ll take our leave now.”

Lucas was confounded, and it took him several seconds to snap back to his senses. “What the f*ck are you doing?”

Then, he spat on the ground before begrudgingly following Quince out.

The sounds of the sports cars’ engines revved up outside, and soon, they disappeared into the dark. Finally, the night was peaceful again.

the couch. As he tidied his clothes, he grumbled under his breath, “That guy isn’t gay, is he?

he did not have a brain-to-mouth filter; he still swore relentlessly

I had heard nothing. Instead, I quickly asked Summer, “Did they come

club eventually, so I thought why not start now? However, I never thought they would come to the house. I’m sorry to

was so sensible and courteous. That left me at a loss as to how I should close the gap between us. It felt

to apologize,”

a moment of contemplation, she lowered her head and softly said, “Sorry, Father, I’ll do my best.

you for not being able to deal with those two men?” Ashton’s expression was grave, and his tone was icy. It was the same demeanor he had

frowned, but she did

at her for a while, and the temperature in

corner, stepped forward when he

well

frowned and fell

same time, Summer tightened her grip on my