A Love Trap

Andrew was holding on to a tray filled with the food he had just cooked. He had just entered the living room, and heard what Ashley had said. "Then take me home!" he uttered, raising his eyebrows at her.

At that moment, Ashley snapped out of it as she heard his deep, pleasant voice. She had not noticed that Andrew had already left the kitchen and was already standing beside her.

Ashley turned to look at Andrew, who had his gaze glued on her, his eyes seeming to sparkle passionately.

There was a feeling of doubt when she saw his expression. She blinked, trying to read more into Andrew, wondering if it was just in her head. However, when Ashley fixed her eyes on Andrew once more, Andrew was back to his usual, calm demeanor, as if his expectant expression never appeared in the first place.

Although she felt a bit disappointed, she gave a sigh of relief.

She guessed that such a rich, powerful and handsome man like Andrew would never fancy someone like her.

"Okay, let's have breakfast now." Andrew put the breakfast on the table, took a few pieces of tissue to wipe his hands and then threw them into the trash can nearby.

Only he himself knew that he was very earnest when he said those words. He was also so nervous that his hands were covered with sweat.

However, Ashley thought it was just a casual thing for him to say, nothing more but a light joke.

She didn't know that he really meant what he had just said.

"Okay. Wow! It smells so good!" Ashley leaned forward, inhaling the inviting smell of the freshly cooked food.

Her mouth watered at the sight and smell; there was french toast, omelets, thin slices of ham, and an array of fresh fruits.

Right then, Ashley thought of Ellie who was also good at cooking food. When Ashley lived together with Ellie, Ellie always prepared their meals. Although Ashley knew how to cook food, she didn't like to stay in the kitchen and seldom prepared meals. Ever since Ashley tasted the delicious dishes made by Ellie, she was particular about food now.

The pleasant smell of food had given Ashley an appetite.

As if on cue, her stomach grumbled in anticipation.

her chopsticks, itching

disappointment, Ashley put down her chopsticks on the table.

rubbed her flat stomach as

I'll go to answer the door," he

if he had done such a

her in a gentle voice and with a friendly expression, not as aloof as

when he turned around to open the door, he began to glower a bit.

the disappointed look

with the woman he liked. Now they had been disturbed by an unexpected guest. Of

shook her head. Although she was hungry, she wasn't used

that, Ashley stood up and

door and opened it, Ashley close to his heels, revealing a woman who was in her early twenties.

They

adorned with an elegant bow around the waist. Her long, loosely curled, black hair hung

eyes which were big and bright. Her fair and delicate skin was as white as snow. Right then she

that came out--she simply looked at Ashley,

...

each other carefully and with speculation.

really surprised

pink, knee-length dress which looked very plain and simple.

wasn't wearing any lipstick. With the delicate and smooth skin, she had a fair face on which no blemishes could be seen. Her two slender and fair legs made her look more

to her waist. A slight smile spread across her small face, but a touch of disappointment could still be seen from

Lu saw a woman as beautiful as Ashley appear at

Susie Lu disliked her instantly, thinking that Ashley was just here to seduce Andrew.

you? Why are you here?" Susie Lu asked, arrogantly raising her chin to glare at Ashley with