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

Chapter 1794

Chapter 1794 The Deal

I took her hand briefly. It was only a split second, but it felt like I had come in contact with a block of ice. My entire body shivered, but I held it back and forced out a smile. “Ms. Schmidt.”

 

Pursing her lip, Freja glanced at the bodyguard who was pinning my hands behind my back. He promptly left as instructed.

Before I realized what was going on, Freja said, “I’ve heard a lot about you, Ms. Stovall. To be honest, I admire you for your willingness to sacrifice for love.”

Why does that sound like an insult? I flashed an awkward smile and muttered, “You’re flattering me.”

 

“Please, relax. I mean every word I say.” Freja chuckled and took my hand, patting it lightly. She acted as though we were close friends.

However, I felt a chill going down my spine. On such an occasion where we were meeting with brand new identities, anyone would feel uncomfortable seeing how relaxed she was. It felt like my trump card had been exposed in advance.

Freja turned and returned to her seat. Crossing her legs,

 

at Ashton and received

to see Freja scrutinizing Ashton and me. Her gaze was narrowed as she

you are a match made in heaven. Even though you’re separated, you look every inch a couple. If we can collaborate, you’ll be

butter up to us, but Ashton seemed anxious. “What do you mean, Ms. Schmidt? Don’t you trust

down. I admire Ms. Stovall for her courage, that’s all. After all. I’m merely thirsty for talents,” Freja replied. Her smile faded

unrealistic notions in your mind. If the Stovall family is that easy to trick, you

Ashton wasn’t

Louis didn’t work in vain. Though he had retired, his name can still be used

been adhering to

way,” Freja said calmly, ignoring my presence as she winked at Ashton.

back. “Don’t ask me. You should ask Nathaniel about it.” He sounded like he had

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