A Love Trap

Every day at five o'clock sharp, Ashley would collect her belongings and wait for Andrew to come and pick her up.

Cheryl had been observing this for many days. Today, her curiosity got the better of her. She supported her chin in her hands and inquired cheekily, "Ashley, do you have a boyfriend? Is that why you leave exactly at the same time every day? Do you go to see him? When will you introduce him to us?"

Even Nina, who was not as nosy as Cheryl, turned to watch Ashley.

Ashley, who already had her bag in her hand, paused and gave them a mysterious smile. "Keep guessing."

Then she turned to her friend. "Ellie, I have to go now. You take care of the shop."

Ellie nodded.

After she left, Cheryl looked at Ellie expectantly and said, "Ellie, please tell us. Does Ashley really have a boyfriend? I'll keep it a secret. I promise!"

Ellie smiled and opened her mouth.

Just as Cheryl thought Ellie would tell her, Ellie gave her the same answer as Ashley did.

The suspense was killing her. 'Well, I will ask her again when she comes tomorrow. I'm sure I can get her to spill the beans.'

"You don't have to come to pick me up every day," Ashley told Andrew when she got into the car.

"Then who would you like to come to pick you up?" Andrew asked in his usual bland way.

"I can take a cab home. You are so busy with your work and you have a large company to run. Don't you feel tired of picking me up daily?"

"No."

Ashley turned silent. 'Then forget what I said.'

they went to the bedroom. Ashley lay on the bed

introduce someone to Ellie. She couldn't let

will gather a

she felt some movement beside her. Andrew's cold voice was in her ear. "A group of boys? For

that this was a forewarning. It meant he was about to lose his cool. If she hadn't learned to read these signs, she wouldn't be here

was talking to Ellie. I want to set her up with a nice boy. She should have a serious relationship now. She is very

the time. And now

at her sideways. "This is her private matter," he said lightly.

look and said,

friends who are affectionate and

"None."

was Jeremy. He was nice to everyone indiscriminately. No one knew him better than Andrew.

yeah. I almost forgot your social status,"

would be rich second generation or belonging to influential families. Ellie wouldn't like such people.

he said suddenly, his deep dark eyes holding an ambiguous

still concentrating on her cell phone, was astonished. She

felt a void inside. She wouldn't be able to see Andrew for a few days.

He lifted her chin. "You have to think of me every day, call me every day…" he

you are, Mr. Money? Why

She just nodded

for him. He felt uneasy if he didn't see Ashley for one

narrowed his eyes and asked,

I won't go. You'd better go by yourself. I promise I will miss you here," she said hurriedly.

She could have got a break if Andrew was away. Why would she want