While she admired him, it did not mean she could attain his heart.

To keep myself entertained, I randomly picked up a book to read but unknowingly, I fell asleep after some time.

When I woke up from my nap on the sofa, I found a blanket over my body. The room was dim, as though someone had adjusted the lights.

Scanning the room, I did not spot Ashton. He is probably still in the meeting. For some time, I continued to lie there before I willed myself to sit up. It was chilly, and I wrapped the blanket around my body tightly for more warmth.

While I was still in a daze, someone pushed the door open.

It was Joseph. Seeing that I was awake, he quickly fussed, “Mrs. Fuller, are you hungry? Do you crave anything? I will order it for you this instant!”

“What’s the time now?” I curiously asked. Looking out of the windows, I noted that it was already dark outside.

He promptly responded, “It’s eight.”

“Is Ashton still in the meeting?” I frowned.

“The international conference ended, but there is still more to discuss over the AI. Mr. Fuller wants you to have a bite first,” Joseph reported.

“Has he eaten?”

“No.” Joseph shook his head.

With some thought, I requested, “Can you order two sets of steak and two glasses of milk? I would like it to be hot. Additionally, please get one portion of dessert too.”

Then, I paused to look at the man standing by the door. “Mr. Campbell, have you eaten?”

that I was referring to him, he

order three sets of steak. If you want anything else, please feel free

nodded and

face and pick out one of Ashton’s

I came out, Joseph was already there

clock again. It’s getting late, but Ashton is still

to make a

me without

halfway there, I realized that

trailing behind me, we exchanged looks, and he meekly

“How many people are there

“Two!” He chimed.

“Who are the two?”

Fuller and Ms. Zimmer,”

I raised my

confirming my

long because he had to meet

the conference room, Joseph opened the door even before I raised my hand to knock. It caught me off

heated discussion that was going

agree!” Ashton

life easier for humans and to push for the world’s technological progress in this area. If we worry about how it will evolve and

he lifted his gaze and

change in his attitude. At the sight of

She was clearly displeased.

not be bothered about the others in the room. He looked at me tiredly

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