A Love Trap

Ashley didn't know that Andrew could be so childish sometimes.

She replied, "Okay, I got it! But you should let Johnny be with you. He is your personal assistant, after all. What if you need him for something important? I will take a taxi home. Don't worry about me, I will be fine."

Andrew insisted, "It's not a problem. I will be worried if you go home by yourself. Honey, don't worry. Okay? Johnny will give you a ride when you're ready to go home."

Since he insisted so much, Ashley couldn't refuse him. She had no choice but to agree.

So, she replied, "Okay, will do."

They chatted for a while and ended the call before Amaia could get to her desk.

Or else, the gossip-loving Amaia would ask Ashley about the person she was talking to.

As Andrew was going to work late, she figured that there was no need for her to tell him about the meeting she was going to have with Ron later on.

She was just going to see her brother. She didn't think it was a big deal. Besides, Johnny was going to be with her.

Ashley figured Andrew would not be mad at her for this.

Despite knowing how much Andrew liked to be in control and how jealous he could be, Ashley still decided not to tell him.

After her work was done for the day, she walked to her usual pick-up spot. Johnny was waiting for her.

Getting into the car, Ashley gave him an address. "Take me to this place first, I have something to do."

Johnny responded, "Yes, ma'am."

During the drive, Ashley asked, "Do you have to return to the office after dropping me off at home?"

Johnny replied, "No, ma'am. Mr. Lu said my work will be done after taking you home."

Ashley acknowledged his response with a simple, "Okay."

The car stopped in front of a quiet coffee shop. Ashley said, "Please wait for me for a moment, Johnny. I won't take too long."

returned to the car and

want to talk to him for a while longer and she didn't like to make Johnny wait so long for her. That was why she returned to the car and gave those instructions to

"Miss Mu, don't worry about me. You may take your time. And I will wait

big trouble. Andrew was angry with him for a long time. No matter what Ashley said, he was not going to agree and let her go home alone. He

what was on Johnny's mind, she wouldn't have bothered to bring up

knew Andrew was just worried about her

"Alright then. I will make it as short as

turned around intending to leave after that exchange.

Johnny asked, "Miss

from him. So she replied honestly, "To meet a

spun fast after hearing her answer. He wondered which friend she was going to meet. And more importantly, he wondered about the gender of this "friend". He also wondered if this friend might be Andrew's rival

some guy who might pose a threat to his boss's love life. He started to debate in his mind whether he should stop Ashley from meeting this friend who might cause problems for his boss. He also mulled over whether he should

didn't know that her simple reply would put Johnny in a tizzy.

strange and anxious look on Johnny's face. So she explained, "It is a man but he is my brother. By the way, don't mention this to your boss! Or, I will make you

to keep her secret safe.

wasn't afraid of Andrew finding out; she just didn't want him to feel

He wondered how Ashley knew he was thinking those

into a

this. He knew who Ashley's brother was. It was Ron, the son of the Mu

Ashley treated him nothing more than a

her. He wanted Ashley to be more than just his

a tight spot. He didn't know if it was worth telling Andrew about it, especially after the warning he had received from Ashley.

listen to Ashley so

the coffee shop and saw Ron

did not have outstanding looks or personality like Andrew, it was easy for people

pants. His short hair was well-groomed. The gentle smile on his

over and greeted

her and replied, "Is

nodded and

second time they had met since

already found the

cared deeply