A Love Trap

Entering the large living room, Ashley looked around silently. When she visited the villa last time, her mind was occupied with something else, so she didn't pay that much attention to the house and just put the idea on the back of her mind.

However, this time, Ashley thought she might live here for quite a long period, so she checked on everything carefully.

The decorations were modern and simple. The house itself was dignified but not restrained, luxurious but not extravagant. All kinds of furniture were displayed in the living room, but the way they sparkled with light made Ashley assume that almost all the pieces of stuff were brand new and had never been used before. She wasn't sure though if she had guessed it wrong.

A gloomy atmosphere was cast upon the walls as they were painted black and white with heavy draperies hung by the window. A surge of nostalgia crept through Ashley, for she was used to her small warm room. Being at the vast and lonely villa made her think that it was such a monotonous and huge place to live.

When she reached the bedroom, she looked lazily at the empty room and thought something was not right here and there, and everywhere in the house. All of a sudden, she felt uncomfortable.

Looking around, she had come to realize that the style of the bedroom was similar to that of the living room.

A large white floppy bed was in the middle of the room, but it didn't look strange because the room was spacious.

On the right of the bed was a desk, which was just the right size to hold the bedside lamp. Maybe Andrew put it there on purpose because he needed to check some files occasionally.

Letting out a heavy sigh, Ashley put her suitcase beside the desk. Johnny sent her to the villa, but the host hadn't come back yet, so she thought it would be impolite to use anything without his consent.

With an absent mind, Ashley seemed to have forgotten that she was married to Andrew, and as the hostess of the house, she had no reason to think it was impolite after all.

On the left of the bed was a big French window. Through the window, she could see clearly what was happening outside the house. Peeking through, Ashley noticed a large flower nursery just under the window.

The camellias were in full bloom inside the nursery. The big white flowers and green leaves were very attractive and pleasant to the eye.

In an instant, at the look of the flowers, Ashley had fallen in love with the house. Gone was her feeling of remorse earlier.

Observing the place further, Ashley saw that there was also a huge swimming pool beside the flower nursery. The deck chairs and tables were arranged around the swimming pool. Everything was prepared, clean and neat. One could enjoy the sunshine while lying on the deck chair or do anything as he liked in the large pool. From the amenities and the annexes, it could be reckoned that the owner of the house knew how to enjoy life.

so enticing, Ashley prepared to go out, but when she passed by the wardrobe accidentally, the door flopped open.

wardrobe door wide, but she was shocked

both men and women neatly hung. The men's clothes were on one side, and the women's were on the other side. The

clothes were black and grey suits and white shirts, and a variety of neckties were

were many kinds of women's clothes, with dresses of different styles and colors-white, yellow, pink and so on.

fabric alone, 'These clothes are expensive, ' Ashley thought. In

would scream sadly. For sure

people had never seen such quality and design even in designers' shops. He bet nobody could find another one which was the same as any dress in here, and outfit clash would never happen in case she would wear one to a party. Each and every dress was well-designed and exquisitely-made by an expert. Johnny assumed that aside from

became suddenly puzzled. 'Why are there

me in advance because he knew that I would

her narcissistic theory. 'What am I thinking? Am I too conceited to think that the reason why there are so many women's clothes is that they were prepared for me?' she thought again. Ashley just couldn't shut off the

to the company immediately after driving Ashley to

Andrew, he was also a very

soon as Johnny came back, Andrew instructed him to go to his

easily guess that

before he could face him steadily, Andrew who was sitting behind his desk spoke, his voice cold and

Johnny want to roll his eyes. Mr. Lu saw Miss Mu only a short time ago, but now he missed her so much. The

to reply respectfully,

"Did she say anything?"

Andrew.

Mu didn't say anything." Honestly, Ashley was quiet all the way.

secretly and then said, "You can leave

sir." With a sigh of relief, Johnny walked out of the office.

on his table, but