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.'

and had dinner, they went to the bedroom. Ashley lay on the bed and chatted with Ellie on her

to introduce someone to Ellie. She couldn't let her

I will gather a group of boys for you

as she hit send, she felt some movement beside her. Andrew's cold voice was in her

to know that this was a forewarning. It meant he was about to lose his cool. If she hadn't learned to read these

to Ellie. I want to

of the time. And now they could

is her private matter," he said lightly.

and

who are affectionate and loyal?" Ashley added.

"None."

Greyson was almost a child, so of course Andrew couldn't consider him. The only one left was Jeremy. He was

almost forgot your social

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

he said suddenly,

her cell phone, was astonished. She turned to look at

be able to see Andrew for a

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

think you are, Mr.

vocalize her thoughts. She just nodded

week," he replied.

He felt uneasy if he didn't see Ashley for one day, how would

narrowed his eyes and asked, "How about

yourself. I promise I will miss you

if Andrew was away. Why