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.

he greeted her with his

his sexy voice, Ashlyn’s ears burned, and she

a deep breath, she uttered, “Have you gone crazy? Why did

Hearing that it was about work, Lucas’ enthusiasm dimmed. A hint

you sound like a

help

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

dreams through my actions, not just through words.” Lucas’

pillow propped behind him, Lucas started

money, so you

Ashlyn’s reply crushed his weird fantasy

trying to put up a strong front and let

hanging up, Lucas shook

had been recovering well for the past few days, so he should

he needed time to recuperate before

*

late

in bed with

antidote to her poison and

figure suddenly inched closer to