Things are even more complicated than it was in the beginning. Ashley and Jason can’t wrap their heads around it. Jason look isn’t exceptionally bad, but Ashley was not holding up at all. She just couldn’t place her head around what was going on.Her father, Jason’s most trusted friend and Jason’s father. All was not just networking for her. To anyone, it could and would be devastating.Truthfully, Jose, his driver and bodyguard would know something about the letters he has been receiving or maybe he is the one even dropping them. As Ashley prepared to leave, Jason’s concern for her grew. He reached out and gently held her arm, looking into her eyes. “Ashley, please tell me if you’re okay. I can’t stand seeing you like this, holding back your emotions.”Ashley’s expression softened, and she sighed. “I’m sorry, Jason. It’s just…everything feels so overwhelming right now. The realization that our fathers are connected, the secrets they’ve been keeping from us—it’s a lot to process. But
They had just resumed back to school and this gave them a little bit of freedom. At least they could all see each other and be free from the grip of the adults.As Jason and Ashley gathered with their friends, the tension in the air was palpable. Their previous week’s absence had left them with more questions than answers.“I couldn’t believe your parents had left you all that way. It happened to me also” Ashley said looking perplexed.“ Ashley I can't believe this is happening to us, what in the world is going on?” Jason said looking so dejected.Ashley then brought up an idea, “I feel we should question our parents. They seem to all have connections”. Jason reasoned with her for a while.Truthfully, how will the other three be locked up same way Jason’s Dad had locked her up. There are two many puzzles to solve truly.Jason’s brows furrowed as he listened to Ashley’s suspicions. “So, you think our fathers, the bodyguard, and the other boys’ fathers are part of this mysterious organi
Ashley and her Dad Ashley was sitting down resting all day but then she suddenly saw her father come into her room and showed her some documents.“Welcome” Ashley managed to greet her father.“Why do you look so pale? Are you not happy to see me?” her dad asked her. He was trying to be nice out of the blues so this made Ashley more anxious. Ashley just shakes her head but you can’t say if she was agreeing or disagreeing with him.“I have brought you good news dear, you should be excited” he said coming close to her. “I would love you to take this opportunity as I have carefully thought about it and realized that you need it to go far.” Her father said to her smiling. Ashley’s heart raced as she faced her father, holding her passport, visa, and ticket in his hands. Anger and confusion flooded her, and she mustered the courage to confront him.“What is the meaning of this, Father?” Ashley demanded, her voice trembling with a mix of emotions. “Why are you trying to send me away? I won’
Ashley's heart was heavy as she stood before her father, her tears flowing uncontrollably. Her father had been waiting for her, prepared to confront her about her defiance the previous night. However, the sight of his daughter in tears softened his expression, and he approached her cautiously."Ashley, what's the matter? Why are you crying?" her father asked, concern lacing his voice.Through her sobs, Ashley struggled to find her words. "I... I should have trusted you, Dad. Jason... he's not who I thought he was. He betrayed me, and I don't know what to do anymore."Her father's eyes widened in apparent delight, and he reached out to comfort her. "Oh, my dear, I've always tried to warn you about him. I've told you that he's not the right match for you, that money doesn't change a person's character. But you insisted on being with him, blinded by his wealth."Ashley's sobs intensified, and her father continued to speak, his words tinged with a touch of superiority. "You see, my dear,
With this, Ashley agreed to go with him again. They hugged each other so tight.About a week later, it is finally the day for her to leave and she was down for long. That morning was not so good on her end. She missed Jason and that was the truth. She was taking to the car by her Dad.Ashley’s heart felt heavy as she sat beside her father in the car, the silence between them suffocating. The realization that she was truly leaving Jason and everything she knew behind began to sink in, causing a wave of sadness to wash over her.Her father glanced at her, his voice filled with a mix of sadness and reassurance. “Ashley, I know this is difficult for you, but believe me, it’s for the best. You’ll understand one day, I promise.”Tears welled up in Ashley’s eyes as she struggled to find the words to express her emotions. “Dad, I… I don’t want to leave. I don’t want to be separated from Jason. He’s been there for me, always, and now I have to say goodbye.”Her father’s grip tightened on the s
After arriving at the hotel, Jason and Ashley ensured that they hadn’t been followed, taking precautions to ensure their secrecy. The relief of their successful escape washed over them as they stood in the hotel room, surrounded by a newfound sense of determination.As they embraced, Ashley’s voice was filled with gratitude. “Thank you, Jason. I can’t believe we actually made it out. You found a way, and I’m so grateful for your help.”Jason held her tightly, a reassuring presence in her moment of vulnerability. “You’re not alone in this, Ashley. We’re in this together. We’ll find the truth about your mother and unravel the mysteries that tie our lives together. I promise you, we won’t stop until we uncover the whole story.”Ashley’s eyes shimmered with a mix of emotions, her voice filled with determination. “I’ve waited for so long to find out the truth. Now that my father thinks I’m out of the way, we can finally observe him, see what he’s involved in, and understand why he’s kept m
Jason went home and he found his bodyguard who looks a bit anxious as to where he has been. “You weren’t home since, hope you are alright?” He asked hypocritically.Jason on the other hand was avoiding anything that will cause him to suspect that he was up to something. “I just went to put myself together after suffering an heart break.” Jason said to him. He looked dull and just went straight up into his room.Jason resolved in his mind that it was a perfect moment to have meetings and divert the attention of his bodyguard. Ashley is with his mum so they can use there temporarily. Jason made his way to his mother’s house, knowing it was the perfect place for him and Ashley to meet without arousing suspicion. He called Ashley to inform her of his arrival and to let her know that the others would be joining them there as well. Ashley expressed her concern about the bodyguard and whether he would find their meetings suspicious.“Will the bodyguard not be suspicious if we keep meetings
As they contemplated their next move, a sense of frustration began to settle in. The lack of leads and the absence of Jason’s supposed sister left them feeling lost and unsure of their next steps. They were on the verge of giving up when Jason’s voice cut through the despondency.“Wait, I just remembered something,” Jason said, his eyes widening with a glimmer of hope.His words instantly grabbed everyone’s attention. Ashley leaned forward, her expression eager. “What is it, Jason? What do you remember?”Jason’s face contorted with concentration as he tried to grasp the elusive memory. “There was someone else at the mansion that day, someone who seemed out of place. I distinctly remember a man at the gate, just arriving as I did. He tried to stop me, claiming I was a poor beggar and didn’t belong there.”Ashley’s eyes widened in surprise. “Why would he say such a thing? Did he know something about the mansion?”Jason nodded, a hint of recognition in his eyes. “That’s what intrigued me