Unknowingly The Billionaire's Heir

The Confrontation

Ashley's heart sank as she stared at the message from her father, the image of Jason hugging a girl burning into her mind. Hurt and confusion swirled within her, a mixture of betrayal and longing intertwining their grip on her emotions. She fought to conceal her pain, refusing to let it consume her.

Just as she was about to compose herself, her phone rang, indicating an incoming call from her father. With a deep breath, Ashley answered, her voice steady as she tried to mask the turmoil within.

"Hello, Dad," Ashley greeted, her tone carefully neutral.

Her father's voice came through the line, laced with a hint of triumph. "Ashley, my dear, I hope you've seen the photo I sent you. It seems your dear friend Jason has moved on rather swiftly, doesn't it?"

Ashley clenched her fists, fighting back tears that threatened to escape. "Yes, Dad, I saw it. But we're just friends, you know that."

Her father's chuckle held a tinge of condescension. "Ah, Ashley, my dear, sometimes friendships can ev