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.

like Nathaniel had led Ashton astray far beyond the trade

the military’s attention right after he started doing business. It seemed like he could not hide the traces in whatever

wonder he’s been addressing me as Ms. Stovall but not

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

that, I sensed a

bit my lip, trying hard

few seconds felt like a century. To my

foreign business is indeed high, but the risk is equally high. It’s not worth it to lose

back to the

that do foreign business to go under the radar. After all, the government would not wish to see resources going to the other countries. If one were able to prove its patriotism, the officials usually would

slightly. “No wonder Mr. Louis thinks so highly of you.

he only approves me