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

Chapter 280

“No!” I retorted. “I wasn’t the one who killed your child. I’ve never wanted to sacrifice someone’s life to comfort myself. Your mother is still influential, right? Cameron might be under investigation, but she’ll still be a billionaire if she’s innocent and gained her fortune rightfully. If she was involved in shady deals, she’ll get caught eventually, right?”

Biting her lip, Rebecca took a deep breath and glowered at me. “Karma will come for

you!”

I was amused. “Karma? You have a crush on Ashton, so your mother set up a trap to kill his wife. Now, she’s about to lose her reputation and standing. This is karma.”

Rebecca’s jaw hardened angrily at my words. She grabbed her coffee and flung it in my direction. The coffee wasn’t hot, but it stained my clothes instantly.

still and stared straight

you can get pregnant anytime. What about other innocent people? Felix’s about to die. Hector Clinton’s career and my mother’s future are ruined. Do you think you’re above us all? I think you’re the most heartless person I’ve ever seen. After wrecking

know how much money he has extorted over the years? What about the people he harmed? As for your mother, she

point. “Your brother. Yes, Parker’s indeed smart. He asked Ashton to take care of you because he knew he’d die soon. His death isn’t anyone’s fault. But his request trapped Ashton forever. You love Ashton,

“Clearly, you know Ashton doesn’t like you. Your brother made you his responsibility, so no matter how much Ashton despises you, he’ll still take care of you because he gave your brother his word. How could Parker burden Ashton’s life with just one promise? Is

you didn’t show up, Ash would marry me and take care

to marry me, he could reject the offer. Do you really think Ashton would allow it if he weren’t willing? We’ve been married for only three years, but he has already fallen for me. What about you? How many

right?”

by now. I knew my words had gone straight into her heart like an iron shard. The pain must be