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 men shared confused glances at each other before they chorused mocking laughter. Who the hell was he to give them such threats?Elizabeth didn't know what he was planning on doing, but if anything, she knew he couldn't take on about ten buff men all by himself! Trying to move without getting noticed, she slowly reached for her purse that had fallen from her lap and onto the ground of the car. "Who the hell do you think you are? Batman? Superman? Only a fool would stand in front of men like us and try to threaten us." The boss said,. He was obviously irritated by Ashton's confidence. His face was covered, but anyone would be able to tell from the look in his eyes. "I'm too busy to entertain clowns; just beat him up already; I'll watch." One of his men advanced towards Ashton and tried to attack with the baton in his hand, but Ashton caught it with a firm grip and punched him with his other hand. The man went flying backwards. As he landed on the floor, he felt as though the im
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.
Ashton let a smile work up on his face as his eyes watched her. She stood a few steps away from him, looking like a cute little doll thanks to her Barbie stature. He simply shrugged his shoulders with a cool expression on his face. "I would rather pass on the offer." "Are you kidding me? How will you protect me from crazy people then?" She said this as she dropped the shoes to the ground and placed a hand on her hip."Won't Mia be going with you?" "She's already there; you just didn't see her because she was probably in the garden with the event planner or something." Ashton didn't say anything. Even his expression remained unhindered; it was almost as if he had a calm, resting face."Oh please? For me to feel fully protected, you have to be by my side tonight. You'll drive me there and stay with me until the party is over; it's no stress anyway since you'll just go back to the penthouse apartment once everything is done." She pleaded as she walked towards the bed and sat herself
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
Rebecca arrived at the entrance of Sky Castle, eyes falling on her as she stepped down from her car dressed in a white floor-length gown. Her beautiful looks brought people to stare, wondering how someone could be so beautiful as she strode down towards the main entrance. Diana, her mother, was dressed flamboyantly in a way that called for attention as she cat-walked next to her daughter. Both women were wonderfully adorned, and they enjoyed the number of eyes that couldn't keep away from them. "Isn't that the owner of Knowles and Co?" A lady asked her friend as she sighted Rebecca."No way! She is! How did she get invited to such a high-end party?" Another asked her friend. The murmurs brought a big smile to her face. That's right! She boasted to herself that she was the next big thing soon to take place in Beaumont City. "Marvelous, isn't it?" Diana glanced at her daughter as she spoke. "Indeed, mom, indeed." Rebecca responded. The hotel was far from breathtaking. It was tru
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
Rebecca gritted her teeth as she watched Elizabeth walk away. She suddenly found herself worrying if that slut was a slut at all!With the confidence in her voice and the look of certainty on her face, perhaps there was something she already knew, but even the gods knew she would never tell her.Myles walked up to her where she stood and watched Elizabeth and Ashton with a clear look of anger and irritation on his face. "Don't you worry, Rebecca, I'll make that spoiled brat go on her knees in a month's time; you just wait."That was one thing Myles and she were beyond certain of. Ashton could never reach him, talk more about surpassing him; he couldn't even do it in his dreams!Rebecca gulped down her saliva as a feeling of uneasiness rose inside of her. "I can't help but feel like something is wrong somewhere."But she couldn't quite place her finger on it.★The Hall of Sky Castle was filled with numerous business people