When There Is Nothing Left But Love

“How could you…” Simone’s sad voice almost broke when she heard him.

“I’m fine, really,” I stated clearly before pulling Ashton out of the kitchen. I did not want to be the catalyst that made their relationship go downhill.

Not long after we walked out, we saw the maid leading Bill into the house through the front door. Behind him stood a spectacled young man dressed in formal wear. I trailed Ashton’s gaze and took a closer look at the new guest. We both stiffly froze the moment it clicked.

Armond was here.

Armond felt our burning gazes and looked up without shying away. A sly smile played on his lips, sending a shiver down my spine.

Bill entered the dining hall and greeted Nicolas courteously, “Mr. Hall, I’ve brought the man here.”

Everyone around the table put down their cutlery at the announcement of a guest. Simone had just gotten out of the kitchen as well. She had her hair tied up and looked all freshened up like an elegant lady after the little brush we had back in the kitchen.

nodded without haste and looked at the man behind Bill. “So… you’re

nice to meet you, Mr. Hall.” Armond bowed like a gentleman, but I could

research project you oversaw in M Country. Everything was very well done, so keep up the good work.

very kind of you, Mr. Hall. I will do my best to make sure you and Mr. Young see good results,” Armond replied with

in maximizing the profit of my

seemed like what Tiffany said was true. Nicolas was really putting an end to all this and letting

know the relationship between the father and son yet. “What’s with the sudden change? We’ve been working together really

enough,” Nicolas cut him short, his face darkening. “Didn’t Mr. Young teach you that it’s impolite to ask too many questions? The Hall family didn’t give you the money and status you enjoy right

“So you’re expecting me to put aside our grievances and work together with him under

gulped a mouthful of cold air at

a venomous snake. You would never know when he would