When There Is Nothing Left But Love

“How can I get over it?” As I was upset, I spoke in a very blunt manner. “You let her enter the office whenever she wants to and allow the staff to call her your fiancée. Yet, you still act so indifferently about it, as if it’s got nothing to do with you. Are you lying to yourself or to me, Ashton? What’s the point of all this?”

When he met my gaze, he suddenly laughed. “You allow John to shower you with concern, send you fruits and reminisce over good memories. Why can’t you tolerate Rebecca’s presence?”

Not expecting him to mention these things, I immediately seethed in fury. When I stood up abruptly, I almost lost my balance and fell. He tried to hold me, but I shoved him away. “Stay away from me!”

I stomped out of the office. When I opened the door, I saw Joe who was about to knock on the door. There was an awkward expression on his face, probably because he had overheard our conversation earlier.

“Did you have a fight?” He suddenly asked. I was stunned for a while before returning to my senses.

“No, Mr. Quinn. We aren’t a couple!” With that, I brushed past him and left.

Ashton caught up with me and grabbed my arm. “Where are you going, Scarlett?”

“It’s none of your business.” I flung his hand away and was about to leave when he dragged me back to the sofa. Looking at Joe, he asked, “What’s the matter?”

Having witnessed this scene, Joe felt a bit embarrassed. “I’ve settled the matters regarding the European market. Jared and I are planning to celebrate tonight. Will you be coming along?”

Ashton glanced at me and raised an eyebrow. “Do you think that I can go?”

Joe was rendered speechless for a while before suggesting boldly, “Why don’t you bring Scarlett along? She can just refrain from drinking alcohol!”

you want to go?” Ashton asked, still

asked

paused for a while before

I nodded. “I’ll go!”

at Ashton. Without commenting any further,

“What are you planning

Rebecca, right? I just want to

said exasperatedly, “Your baby is about to be born. It’s not

“Isn’t Dr. Crest there?”

so he won’t have time to take care of you.” He made me sound like a

Since he was already trying so hard to persuade me, it would be

that, he

do you want to eat

of time. After deliberating about it, I suggested, “What about barbecue?” I had an urge to eat something heavy perhaps due to my pregnancy cravings. I rarely ate barbecue in the past because it was too hot and oily. However, I now felt uneasy if I

of barbecue, he

I disliked it whenever he acted like that. “You’re the one who asked me what I wanted to eat. Now that I’ve said barbecue,

smell is too strong and it’s very crowded.

hungry!” Ashton was extremely annoying at times. “Oh, right. It’s more suitable for a dignified president of a company like you to dine at a Western restaurant with an elegant lady like Rebecca. You can enjoy classical music and bask in the romantic atmosphere instead of suffering in a crowded and noisy place like a barbecue shop. It’s not worthy enough for a

a bad mood,