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

As Garrett spoke, he picked up the glass of whiskey on the table and brought it to his mouth, taking a sip. When he lowered his head, he caught a glimpse of me out of the corner of his eye. With the wine glass in his hand, he started strolling toward me.

Judging from the wrinkles on his face, he was already in his fifties. But still, he was filled with vigor, his solid muscles rendering him particularly strong. His eyes that were accustomed to carnage and bloodshed were like sharp blades, intent on carving me up.

A second before he stepped right into my personal space, Nathaniel stepped forward and inserted himself between us.

“The matters of the organization have nothing to do with her, Mr. Jensen,” Nathaniel remarked.

Garrett swept a gaze over him, the look in his eyes turning deadly in a flash, carrying intense oppression. Despite having someone separating us, a chill inexorably struck me.

However, Nathaniel stood firm against the pressure and budged nary an inch.

That was clearly beyond Garrett’s expectation, for scrutiny manifested in his eyes as he stared at the man.

It was as though he suddenly didn’t know him anymore.

while, he lifted his hand and patted Nathaniel on the shoulder with

said that, he plopped down on the couch with his wine glass in hand. When

arm of the couch while idly resting the other on his knee.

be saying something at that moment, but Nathaniel had instructed me to keep quiet unless absolutely necessary, so I could only

alive will not change anything. However, I can promise you that the organization’s profit will double in the next three years. It’s just three years,

smile lifted the corner of his mouth, seemingly doubting the man’s statement greatly. After some

speaking the truth.” Nathaniel lowered his

In an exceedingly caustic voice, he retorted, “It’s your duty to manage the business well, not your bargaining chip to blackmail me! I told you that you couldn’t trust anyone in this world except yourself, but you decided to keep this ticking time bomb by your

the point that he was left with no retort. He merely

away that I was the “ticking time bomb” he

right to say that Nathaniel’s authority among them might be curtailed because of

him, Garrett jutted his chin

me a look. In mere

With the barrel