My Extraordinary Wife

“I am surprised to see so many people interested in that movie.” Jared walked over with a plate of fruits in his hand and sat beside Ashlyn.

Ashlyn took a strawberry and shoved it into her mouth. “Greg’s comeback is bound to attract attention. Of course everyone would be curious.”

Hesitation flashed across Jared’s eyes as he said, “Boss, I don’t know if I should tell you this.”

“What?”

“Mr. Nolan invested three hundred million in that movie.”

Ashlyn’s hand, which was holding the strawberry, paused mid-air, then she looked up and met Jared’s gaze in disbelief. “What did you just say?”

Jared had no choice but to steel himself and explained everything to her.

“Is he crazy?” Ashlyn frowned and whipped out her phone to call Lucas.

It was a rare occurrence for her to call Lucas, hence…

In the hospital right across the street, Lucas’ lips curled up into a smile when he saw her name appear on the screen of his phone. Even his eyes lit up in delight.

greeted her with his

his sexy voice, Ashlyn’s ears burned,

she uttered, “Have you gone crazy? Why did you invest three

work, Lucas’ enthusiasm dimmed.

sound like a

couldn’t help but

understand how his mind worked. “Greg said three hundred million would be enough, and I gave it to him already. So why did you make that investment? Do you have too much money but

actions, not just through words.” Lucas’ words sounded over the phone like a sensuous and melodious

the hospital bed with a pillow propped behind him, Lucas started imagining how touched Ashlyn would be

have money, so you didn’t have to

reply crushed his weird fantasy

to put up a strong front and let me help her

Lucas shook his head

been recovering well for the past few days, so he

needed time to recuperate

*

was late

already in bed with

antidote to her poison and

figure suddenly inched closer to