When There Is Nothing Left But Love (Ashton And Scarlett)

“Hold on.” Just as things were going to go south, Quince raised his hand to gesture for him to halt.

“Why?” Lucas evidently could not read Quince’s mind. “Can’t you see that these people are toying with us?”

However, Quince grinned. His eyes were glued on Ashton as he enunciated, “As expected of the richest man in Chanaea. You’re a good judge in both things and people. I will thank you on behalf of the organization for your goodwill, and we’ll consider your offer.”

After a pause, he cocked his head to the side and looked at me solemnly. “Regardless of whether we’ll get to work together or not, we won’t forget the benefits you have offered to us. Do wait for good news from us, Stovall.”

With that said, he stood up and gave us a curt nod as a farewell before turning to leave. “We’ll take our leave now.”

Lucas was confounded, and it took him several seconds to snap back to his senses. “What the f*ck are you doing?”

Then, he spat on the ground before begrudgingly following Quince out.

The sounds of the sports cars’ engines revved up outside, and soon, they disappeared into the dark. Finally, the night was peaceful again.

the couch. As he tidied his clothes, he

but still, he did not have a brain-to-mouth filter;

pretended as though I had heard nothing. Instead, I quickly asked Summer, “Did they come after you

Summer seemed optimistic. “I’ll have to deal with the club eventually, so I thought why not start now? However, I never thought they would come to the house. I’m sorry to have troubled you both.”

a loss as to how I should close the gap between us. It felt like everything I said

apologize,” said Ashton

for the situation. After a moment of contemplation, she lowered her

I’m berating you for not being able to deal with those two men?” Ashton’s expression was grave, and his tone was icy. It was the same demeanor he

on Summer’s face. She frowned, but she did not reply

while, and the temperature in the room dropped. Finally, he enunciated, “Mr.

been standing in the corner, stepped forward when he

like to invite you to be a lecturer in their university. You’ll be treated well there, and I’ve agreed to it on your behalf. Your flight is tomorrow

frowned and fell

the same time, Summer tightened her grip on my