Ashton felt like a knife had just been thrown right into his chest. She had kept quiet for so long? Why didn't she just keep quiet all the way?He thought to himself that she probably knew Myles wasn't responsible for it but didn't want to embarrass him. Rather, she would choose to embarrass Ashton since she never even cared about him and even if it was written on clear paper for what he had done, she would never give him the credit he deserved. His mouth opened to speak but she continued her speech. "Ashton, we all know you could never have achieved something like that, not even for us, so the only one lying in cold blood here is you." He scoffed a laugh. "Why do you look like what I'm saying is wrong? How could you be so persistent without even batting an eye?" She arched her brow, looking disappointedly at Ashton. "Ohhh I get it now," Myles uttered with a slight chuckle. He dipped one hand in his pocket with the hope and an attempt to look at least half as cool as Ashton did
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
All eyes fell on Ashton in astonishment as he spoke with such an ascertained look on his face. Even as they all stared at him in disbelief, Ashton didn't for once stutter or look afraid and neither did as little as a bead of sweat formed on his head. "That's not all there is to it unfortunately, there are more that are even more worse than mere insomnia." Ashton added. Mr Greene scoffed. "Everyone knows I've been stressed lately due to work and keeping every drug in the perfect condition to treat people. You really think you can buy me off with that?" "If you'd let me finish. I said that's not all." Ashton said calmly. Mr Greene nudged his head forward, indicating Ashton went on with whatever crazy conspiracy was in his head. "I'm pretty sure you have noticed yourself, being a man in the medical field, that you have been having some mental and behavioral changes, sleep problems, depression, memory difficulties, and fatigue, am I right or right?" Mr Greene's eyes widened. "H-- ho
Elizabeth let out an angry sigh as the last of them exited the room. She still couldn't believe they had shown such reactions to Ashton.After a few seconds, she realizes that her arms were still wrapped around Ashton's meaning he was still in the room with her."I am so sorry, I didn't expect them to react like that, especially Mr Greene." She immediately apologized with her gaze fixed on him.Ashton flashed her a weak smile. "It's alright, I expected him to beat me up even, he was holding back.""How did you know he was going to react like that when none of us had sensed it coming? Are you psychic too?" She asked jokingly.Her words brought a slight smirk to Ashton's face. "As a man in the medical lane, he will feel really insulted by my words because of our age comparison. No matter how hard I tried to sound respectful, I was still insulting his knowledge and pride.""I see... But still he shouldn't have hit you! W
Myles moved closer to her and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Rebecca, you need to see it that that Pearce kid is a very bad person! Just because you were married to him for three years doesn't mean you really know a person!"Rebecca felt uncomfortable from his touch but his words brought a sigh from her mouth."Mr Knowles," Myles moved his attention to Theron. "I promise you that I will avenge you, I will deal with that stubborn forest creature and teach him the manners he needs to learn."Theron beamed at Myles. "Mr Jameson, how can my family thank you enough? You have always been there for us, you'll be a better brother in law to me than that useless trash bag!"Myles smiled appreciatively. He asked to see Rebecca in private and she got up to follow him."We'll be outside for a moment." She said to her mother and brother before leaving the room with Myles.Myles stood a few feet away from the door and she wen
People stared in disbelief as a young woman wailed in distress for someone to save her while trying to free herself from the man's strong grip but none of them felt strong enough to go against him.Ashton turned around as he heard her voice and it was at that moment he realized what was going on. He was about to set his drugs aside and fight for her when someone else came flying in and knocking the man off his feet.Rebecca fell to the ground from the impact as well and Diana came running towards her.Ashton realized the man to be Myles and he stepped back."What happened to you Rebecca? Did he do anything bad to you? Did he hit you?" Diana questioned worriedly.Rebecca fidgeted on the ground from the fear of being dragged away while her mother questioned her. "I don't know him! He just came in and started telling me his boss would like to see me and other nonsense too!"Diana helped her daughter back to her feet and
She cleared her throat without uttering a word. She just stood there and watched Ashton place his order. It came to her that she should try to continue their conversation in a calm manner.A question would never hurt. "Who are those drugs for?" She folded her arms behind her back as she asked."Someone." He responded plainly.A sigh escaped her mouth at his reply. There was no way to avoid the problem she had just stirred other than an apology. Another sigh left her mouth before she began talking."Listen, I am so sorry for my outburst, I just didn't understand why you would do such a thing but now I get it. My brother is a big jerk for trying to hurt you and I promise you that I'll never ever let him do something like that again.""No need to apologize, I understand what it feels like to want to protect someone you love." His eyes lingered on her for a moment as the words left his mouth.She felt her whole pers
Ashton's steps came to a halt as he stood a few feet away from the car that the razz man had run to. A young man stepped out of the car with dark shades shielding his eyes from the sun. He slammed the door behind him and the razz man seemed totally composed in front of him.No translator was needed to tell Ashton that that was the boss the razz man was talking about. He was dressed in a black suit with white linings decoration on it. A red necktie peeked out of the top of his neatly buttoned shirt. His shoe was a black that shone so brightly like the car he had stepped down from. The man had Viking colored hair with brown stubble beards. His eyes were a light blue as Ashton took a proper look at him and his pink lips pouted disappointedly as he stared at the jazz man. "Rio! Where is Rebecca?" The boss questioned as he shot the razz man with a deadly scowl. "Boss, it really wasn't my fault!" Rio explained while holding on to his aching stomach. "I went in there to grab her for yo