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."

something. She returned to the car and said, "If I take too long, you may leave. I will take a

time. She might want to talk to him for a while longer and she didn't like to make Johnny wait so

about me. You may take your

what Ashley said, he was

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

just worried about her

I will make it as

intending to leave after that exchange.

curiosity, Johnny asked, "Miss Mu, why have

planning on hiding it from him. So she replied honestly,

meet. And more importantly, he wondered about the

help but wonder if Ashley was going to see 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

simple reply would put Johnny in

explained, "It is a man but he is my brother. By the way, don't mention this

to keep her secret

she just didn't want him to feel

Ashley knew

leave, Johnny sunk into a

didn't know whether or not he should inform Andrew about this. He knew who Ashley's brother was. It was Ron, the son

knew that Ashley treated him nothing more than a

Ron had a thing for her. He wanted Ashley

worth telling Andrew about it, especially after the warning he had

keep Ashley's secret. He figured that even Andrew would listen to Ashley so he should also listen to her. He believed

the coffee shop and

or personality like Andrew, it was easy for people to notice him in a crowd.

was well-groomed. The gentle smile on his

over and greeted

warmly at her and replied, "Is my

nodded and

the second time they

she had already found the one she loved and was married to

cared