When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Chapter 1712 His Trap

Next, a video appeared and began playing on the screen.

It wasn’t clear at first. I could discern that a few men in suits were in the video and guessed that Ashton was one of them.

As the scene changed, Ashton’s face appeared on the screen.

The remaining content was simple. While one hand passed the money, the other passed the painting. They chatted briefly in Ustranasion. Something like “here’s to working together,” I guessed.

It was pretty obvious what Nathaniel wanted to show me—Ashton was now his puppet.

I instinctively found excuses for Ashton’s actions.

force a proud

need others

Ashton wasn’t what Nathaniel wanted to

Nathaniel didn’t want to admit that Ashton

of my emotions. “What can the video prove? That Ashton has new friends who he exchanged gifts with? Everyone knows my husband is an excellent man. So what if he befriended some

fingers together and stared at me in amusement. “So this

flashed a smirk without bothering to hide the disdain on my face. “Only those who can’t

judgment.” Nathaniel remained calm, staring at me like a predator who had its eyes on its prey. “You claim that love is noble, but you had used it to pull Ashton

Nathaniel was a great predator, for he managed to hit

talking to the wall and barking at the moon. We were from different worlds, so there was no way we’d convince each other. After making that clear, I focused on my agenda. “I don’t want to talk

tiny smile. “Do you think that will

pause, he looked up and gazed at me. A faint gleam of malice shone in his eyes. “You have to know that I am the boss here. I can reveal the location of the deal anytime. But not to