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

I did not know how to react to his apology. They did not owe us anything, and they had even agreed to protect us as a tactic to gain our trust. In other words, it was just business. Now that they failed to protect us, they would not be able to make any request either.

Despite that, I still expressed my dissatisfaction. “If your men opened fire in the last few seconds, John would still have his arm.”

Benson did not seem to be bothered by my statement. “The black man did not have any weapon, and he did not harm the victim’s life. According to the law, we can’t open fire.”

That was the part I hated the most about the military. They were always bound by the rules. I feigned a smile. “I understand. You’re also in a tight spot.”

Benson did not respond to me as he shifted his gaze elsewhere.

After a while, he finally cut to the chase. “Ms. Stovall, do you know about Ashton Fuller’s recent activity?”

As Benson was in charge of the drug enforcement at the border, I understood his purpose right away.

looked like Nathaniel had led Ashton astray far beyond the trade of

the military’s attention right after he started doing business. It seemed like he could

but not

more relaxed. “I didn’t notice much. He’s been busy with the company, and he’s been

a sharp gaze coming from

lip, trying hard to hide

felt like a century. To my relief, Benson

is equally high. It’s not worth it to lose the entire enterprise for a small profit.” Evidently, there

continued to act dumb. “He is always too confident with himself and thinks that he can handle everything himself, but he always makes mistakes. After the crisis ends, I will go back to the company and manage it. Nonetheless, earning foreign currency is indeed a good way to profit. However, it is more important to contribute and help to

to the other countries. If one were able to prove its patriotism, the

so highly of you.

he only approves me because of