A Love Trap

'What?

What does that even mean?'

Johnny's words confused the senior leaders.

'Why is Johnny beating around the bush?' they thought. Johnny had always been serious, and rarely joked around.

Meanwhile, Ashley was on her way home.

It was only a short distance. She could have arrived at home in less than five minutes, but it took her fifteen instead--she had deliberately slowed down her pace.

While walking, she was already thinking about what excuse she could say to Ellie.

They had been living in the same house for several years now. Ellie was like an older sister and took good care of her. Without a doubt, she cared about Ashley from every aspect and paid attention to all of her personal affairs. They were getting along well. Even sisters of the same blood couldn't compare to them.

Ashley and Ellie were close not only because of their similar family background, but also because they sympathized with each other. Ashley was an orphan, brought up by the Mu family. But never had they treated her like a daughter. Ellie's parents got divorced when Ellie was young. She lived with her grandparents. Both of them hadn't had a happy life.

Ashley finally arrived at home. After taking a deep breath, she took out the key and opened the door. There, she saw Ellie sleeping on the sofa, still wearing the clothes she wore to work.

Although it was getting warm, she could still catch a cold for sleeping on the couch without a blanket.

Ashley walked inside and closed the door behind, trying to make as less noise as possible. Although the door gave a slight creak and click, Ellie didn't wake up. Maybe Ellie was really exhausted.

When Ashley got close to Ellie, she noticed the dark circles around her eyes. 'Ellie looks tired. She must have been waiting for me on the sofa the whole night and fell asleep, ' thought Ashley.

Ashley went into the bedroom and took a blanket out. After covering Ellie with it, she went into the kitchen.

Although she already had breakfast, it was obvious Ellie didn't have anything to eat. Besides, Ashley felt she was still a bit hungry.

were done, she put them on the table in the living room. She had a talent

smelled the dishes. She stirred, propping her body up from the couch with her hand. There was a throbbing sensation in her head--probably a headache from her lack

table. Excitement suddenly washed over her. She turned her gaze to the kitchen

making the house look brighter. Ellie didn't call

the last dish, she saw Ellie was

walked quickly to Ellie. "Ellie, are you okay?" Ashley asked. "Get up to wash yourself. Breakfast is ready," she added with

put on a flattering smile, Ellie wouldn't let her go easily. She said in a solemn

Ellie had been really worried to death.

home. 'Ashley said she would be back later. I believed her and waited the whole night, but she didn't come back.

calls never got through, ' Ellie thought. She was so worried and helpless that she couldn't stop walking up and down the living

to the Luo Group but saw that the door had already been

Lena with her.' Ellie

angry...' Ashley thought to herself.

did she speak loudly or angrily. Her voice was melodious. She

time--she knew it was really bad when Ellie got angry.

time. It was like giving you the silent treatment. She would still help you like before, but she wouldn't speak

this, Ashley became more worried

beaten or have harsh words thrown at her; Ellie's silent protest made her

Ashley's personal affairs. Although the city was sophisticated enough, there were still too many bad guys around. She was afraid

first. It won't taste as good if it gets cold," Ashley suggested. Ellie still didn't get sidetracked by

sighed, 'If I don't tell her what happened, she won't speak another word

explain. "I went to a party with Lena

to spend the night outside because I wasn't sober

'Lena's intention wasn't that simple. She wanted

to run away before I got drunk. Or I might have been assaulted by that old ugly man, '