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.

turned and returned to her seat. Crossing her legs, she said warmly,

 

at Ashton and received

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

we can collaborate, you’ll be known as Romeo and Juliet in the industry,”

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

that’s all. After all. I’m merely thirsty for talents,” Freja

notions in

Ashton wasn’t praising

Though he had retired, his name

had been adhering to it for his entire life.

will always be a way,” Freja said calmly, ignoring my presence as she winked at Ashton. I had

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

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