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.

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 the effort of beating around the bush. There’s a question that’s been eluding

“There’s no need to hold back with me.

the godson of the former Chanaean official, Louis Stovall. I wonder if there’s

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

and he aggressively questioned, “How are you going to

out of concern for my safety. For that reason, he went about it in a roundabout way by

together, so there was

Instead, he straightened his clothes

livid that he gritted his teeth. His eyes narrowed into slits with a cunning and brutal gleam in them. “In that case, don’t blame me

beckoned at his subordinate behind him. At that, the

an elegant yet strange smile, he murmured, “You’ve always been waiting for this day,

soon. “So what if I have? You betrayed the organization and everyone this time, so no one can save you! You only have yourself