Chapter 1776 Ashton And Joseph

 

A chill ran down my spine, and I abruptly recalled Nathaniel messaging someone when I went into the car a few hours ago.

 

Now that I thought about it, I realized that he had planned for everything. Bringing me to the factory for a tour was a lie, and having Ashton intervene in the business was a lie too. He wanted to use this opportunity to make me see Ashton hurt for his choice.

So that was what he meant when he said that everyone had to pay the price for their choice.

His words were not only directed to the people on the island but also to me.

 

I was foolish enough to presume that Nathaniel would stick to the rules and protect the man I love; I was foolish to assume that Nathaniel would be too preoccupied with the game to care about Ashton. As it turned out, I had underestimated how cruel he could be.

He wanted to play the game, but he also wanted to kill Ashton.

What do I do now?

 

My hands shook. Before I could think of anything, I slapped Nathaniel.

Smack!

that very moment, the

a mistake in his work. Despite recollecting himself, he could not wipe away the look

god—Nathaniel

was turned to the side by the force of the slap, and he did not turn his head back as he went still

numbness of my palm traveled up my arm, I finally

enough, the most genuine reaction was my only way of getting away with

him a glare. “You

to me. As he grimly

say next. “The game is over. I’m not going to play this anymore. It’s a waste of my time to play a game

Ashton alive. Is he not alive right now?” Nathaniel narrowed his eyes as he studied me. “So can I assume that

was so taken aback by

reply. Instead, he abruptly reached out his hand

his breath was as cold as he was. “Since you’ve

of pain shot up into the top of

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