The alarm clock next to Ashton's bed rang vigorously at seven in the morning. The sun reflected through a slight opening in his window blind and outlined his face. He groaned as he reached out his hand to turn off the alarm clock. He didn't have any plans for the day, but he didn't mind going on a walk that morning. He sat up in bed and reached for his phone. A message displayed on the screen, and it was only then noticed that Elizabeth had left several messages and calls. "Shit," he muttered to himself. He had placed his phone on silence the night before he went to bed, but he hadn't expected Elizabeth to have called. Clicking on one of the messages, he read it in his mind. She had requested he accompany her out that morning and also mentioned she had a favor to ask of him. He immediately placed a call through, and she answered almost in an instant, like she had been waiting for his call. "Hello, good morning. My sincere apologies for missing all your calls; my phone was in sil

The evening sun set over the sky of Beaumont City, and a chilly wind blew in through the open window of Ashton's bedroom. His eyes were set on the clock, with the long hand standing over twelve and the short one over six. The event was to take place at eight that night, so he had to be at Elizabeth's home before then. A part of him felt hesitant about the whole idea—what if Mia was there? After what she told him, and now worse, it would look like he was trying to replace her. But a deal was a deal, and he wouldn't be going against his words just because of his doubts. He rose to his feet with a sigh. She had requested his presence extra early too, so he had to be on his way. ★Rebecca walked towards her large bed, dressed in a thick red robe and a white towel wrapped around her head, and sat herself down as she picked up her phone that had been vibrating. To her surprise, it was Myles, and she instantly answered it. "Hello? Sorry for not answering on time; I was in the bathroom.

The buff men stood there with glares that spelled evil intentions. Ashton didn't like the sound of it, as he realized this was a second attack.He wondered what exactly these men wanted since they seemed to be interested in only him this time around. Well, he wasn't going to sit around and let his curiosity eat him up. He parked the car and opened the door."Wait, what are you doing?" Elizabeth asked him as she held him by his forearm. "We are so close to the hotel; I can just call the security team, and they'll have them all taken care of.""They seem to be here for me, and I want to know why." He said. The expression on his face was just as cool as it always had been. She knew no amount of arguing would be able to change his mind. She didn't know him much, but if there was one thing she was sure of now, it was that he always wanted to do things his way, no matter the risk. As long as others are protected. He would protect her with his life if need be, and she knew it, even though

The air suddenly became hazardous as Rebecca found it hard to breathe. She hadn't had anything to drink; otherwise, she would have called herself drunk.Did Ashton really just shrug his shoulders at her?"Why should he be ashamed to have me by his side?" Elizabeth arched her slim brows as she questioned.All Rebecca could do was scoff. And scoff again!"What is a beautiful young lady like you doing with the likes of him? My name is Myles Jameson, by the way. May I ask what name has been given to such a damsel as you?" Myles stretched his hand forward to shake her. Elizabeth eyed him up and down and plainly spoke. "I didn't ask for your name, and neither do I find the need to introduce myself to the likes of you."Myles withdrew his hand with a dry cough. He was a little taken aback by the fact that she wasn't falling head over heels for him.No woman had ever rejected him so bluntly before! He was still finding it hard to believe, but he knew he had to hide such weak emotions at the

A loud gasp erupted in the hall as they all chorused it in utmost surprise. Ashton had struck Myles even harder than a strike of lightning would have. No one had believed it because they had barely even seen it happen. Fire burned in Ashton's eyes as he was consumed by an aura of rage. They didn't notice it or when it happened, but Ashton was now on his feet. "What the f*ck?!" Myles growled. He tried to get up to his feet, but everything around him seemed to be spinning as he stumbled back to the ground. Diana rushed to him, and a loud gasp escaped her mouth, with her eyes shining wide in shock as Myles spat out blood from his mouth. "Oh my god! Mr Jameson! Are you alright?" Myles froze for a second; he didn't know how to react as his