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

Ashton seemingly spaced out earlier. Only when he heard Desmond calling his name did he snap back to his senses. “I’ve got nothing to say,” he sneered.

“So, you’re admitting that it was your doing? Vincent demanded sharply.

Straightening leisurely, Ashton drawled, “I didn’t say that.”

“What did you mean by that, then?” Vincent’s voice abruptly rose several decibels, for he felt as though he had been played for a fool.

With a smirk tugging at his lips, Ashton turned and looked in the direction of Nathaniel and me. “My meaning is simple enough. I know my capabilities better than anyone else.”

That’s true. He has always erred on the side of caution, so it makes no sense that he’d shoot himself in the foot.

When I saw the others at the table nodding in contemplation, I couldn’t help breathing a sigh of relief.

Even though the people in the room were all dressed ordinarily, we were both well aware that the civilized facades were merely masking ruthless souls. Therefore, one had to be wholly on guard while being in the same room with them.

suspicion against him, Ashton gave Nathaniel a taste of his own medicine, declaring, “Since you’re being so frank with us here, Nathaniel, I’ll also save myself

remained calm and unruffled. “There’s no need to hold back with me.

contact recently with the godson of the former Chanaean

name, he shot to his feet. “Louis Stovall is the most rigid official

once more, and he aggressively questioned, “How are you

with John, but he didn’t do that, probably out of concern for my safety. For that reason, he went about

together, so there was no way Nathaniel could dig himself out of the

the slightest bit panicked. Instead, he straightened his clothes in a seemingly distracted manner. “I don’t need to

eyes narrowed into slits with a cunning and brutal gleam

he raised his right hand and beckoned at his subordinate behind him. At that, the man immediately

yet strange smile, he murmured, “You’ve always been waiting for this day, no, Mr.

if I have? You betrayed the organization and everyone this time, so no