The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce

PROVING HIMSELF

She pushed the door open and led Ashton into the room. Several men and women sat at the long table, some exchanging words and soft laughs while others just focused on their food.

The room fell silent and all eyes fell on both of them as they walked in together. "I apologize for keeping you waiting long everyone but there were vital matters that needed immediate tending to." Elizabeth apologized to the people.

She opened a seat for Ashton next to her and he silently sat himself down.

"Ashton, I'd like to introduce you to everyone here." She pointed at a chubby lady with short brown hair and a harsh smile. "This is Mrs Greg, the manager of the company that created the popular cereal, 'you can quake it'."

The woman shot Ashton with a proud smile.

Every household in the whole of Beaumont city with a young one and people who craved cereal had at least ten boxes of her creation in their home.

Ashton gave her a respectful bow.

"This is Mr Andrews, my dad's partner is business." She poi