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

As I walked out of the room, I slammed the door shut behind me.

Meanwhile, Millie was surrounded by Nathaniel’s bodyguards outside the room. It was a tense situation. But when she saw me coming out, she calmed down a little. “Is everything okay?” she asked.

I nodded and gave her a look of reassurance.

Not long after, Nathaniel came out as well.

Then, I couldn’t help but tease him a little. “Since we don’t know each other well, I guess you have no reason to detain my bodyguard, right? Mr. Hall?”

Nathaniel nonchalantly took a glance at his bodyguards and gave them a signal to let Millie go.

“Thank you,” I thanked him blandly before leaving with Millie.

While we were walking away, I whispered to Millie, “Were Nathaniel’s bodyguards hard to handle? Seeing that you had to do it alone just now, how about I hire someone to assist you?”

on a serious face and said, “Thank you for your concern, Ms. Stovall. But there’s no need. I didn’t engage because Nathaniel had no intention to cause you any harm. I would only be causing you more trouble if I started a conflict with them. But if needed,

I was rendered speechless.

left her mouth, we heard loud slapping

through the crowd, and as soon as I turned, I saw

Rebecca relentlessly slapping Ashton on the

constant abuse, I couldn’t stand watching from the side anymore. Hence, I rushed toward him to shield him from Rebecca. She

my balance. But Ashton was quick to react as he reached out to

swiftly took a few steps away from me and remained

public. Secondly, we were in Rebecca’s territory. He had no choice

“You disgusting woman! Ashton had already left his family behind. He even lost his dignity just to please me. And yet, you still have the courage

at her. But I had to hold myself back from retaliating because

besides glaring. Did you see that? Your beloved Ashton stood still and let me slap him as I wished. Is your heart aching for him?” Rebecca laughed hysterically and continued, “I will not let him off the