When There Is Nothing Left But Love

At this point, I knew I should not dampen Ashton’s spirit, but I could not keep quiet and watch the Fuller Corporation crumble.

I hesitated for a moment but decided to voice out my opinion. “Let’s go slow, okay? Without a strong foundation, the company will collapse easily. We should spend time accumulating our resources and building our connections.”

Ashton shook his head in disagreement. “It’s not as easy as it seems.”

He gave me a sullen gaze and continued, “The Moores has been trying to stop me since they heard that I was venturing into K City, so it’s only normal that my other business rivals are now doing the same to sabotage me as well.”

Of course, I was aware of the dilemma he was in. But I only wanted him to be safe in this trying time as that was my biggest concern.

Noticing the changes in my expression, he grabbed my hands and leaned on the couch. “But you see, I’m still in one piece. Besides, there’s no turning back now, Scarlett. Even if I don’t expand my business empire, my rivals would still think of ways to take us down. Instead of waiting to be butchered, I might as well take them down first.”

time, I totally understood his logic. Besides, no one could

support his endeavors. But at this point, how could I not

a dog-eat-dog world out there. Even if you have no intention of defeating your rivals, they will not hesitate to destroy you, and the winner

had the same concern as Emery, I decided to keep my opinion to myself and trust Ashton

Ashton was more visionary than I was. After

and told her what Ashton said. She

man is one

of my mouth quirked up. “I think everyone knows

in a serious voice. “But with his ambition and courage, nothing’s going to