Chapter 118
“Excuse me, Ash. Sorry to interrupt. Can you guys please come in and talk?” Bailey stood at the door and watched silently for a while. She did not want to disturb them.
But the security guards on the street had sent her a message. If this handsome man and gorgeous woman continued to stand there, they would probably cause a traffic jam.
When she went out to check it out, Bailey was shocked to see Ash and Calvert in the center with at least 30 to 40 people standing around them. Although there was some distance between the two and the onlookers, it was obvious they were all looking at Ash and Calvert.
Ash looked in the direction of the voice. There was a hint of admiration in her eyes. Calvert’s words made her unable to continue. Fortunately, Bailey came out in time.
Calvert took out a USB flash drive and took Ash by the wrist. His deep voice had a hint of magnetism. “Open your hand.”
Unexpectedly, Ash opened her hand, and Calvert placed the USB flash drive in her palm. “The surrounding surveillance footage is all here. You can study it carefully.”
“Oh, thanks.” When Calvert retracted his hand, he brushed past her palm. A numbing feeling instantly came over her. She felt as if she had a slight electric shock.
Ash’s cheeks rarely turned red. She cleared her throat uncomfortably and retreated to Bailey. “Thank you.”
After Calvert left, she quickly turned around and entered the shop, ignoring Bailey’s gossipy look.
Bailey clicked her tongue a few times and winked at Ash. “Oh my god, it seems you’re falling in love. Ash, that’s good.”
“What nonsense are you talking about? Got no work to do, huh?” Ash pursed her lips. Her calm expression was mixed with a hint of discomfort. “We’re just working together. Don’t overthink it.”
Those words did not put out Bailey’s desire to gossip. Instead, it was ignited again. “Marriage before love. You two should be this type.”
“Get lost.” Ash rolled her eyes at Bailey.
‘Marriage before love? Screw it. Calvert and I will not get to that point! Ash thought, ‘Within a year, we’ll only be an unmarried couple. As for marriage, forget it. There’s no need to go that far to cooperate.
Bailey smiled. It was rare to see Ash in such embarrassment. “But do you not have any thoughts about that handsome face at all?”
“He’s just good–looking and has a good body shape. What’s the big deal? After all, he’s a jerk,” Ash grunted, her tone filled with disdain.
Bailey sighed inwardly. Indeed, those favored had nothing to fear. “Having good looks is a blessing. All men are the same. They love pretty faces and sexy body shapes.
“With this good look, won’t it be better when you two fight? Think about it again. When you wake up, you open your eyes and see a handsome face. Do you think your future is promising?”
Ash was speechless. She reached out and poked Bailey’s head hard. “Girl, what are you thinking? Did you fall for Calvert yourself?”
“No, no. I do like handsome men, but I will never make a move on my friend’s man. Besides, Calvert is handsome, but he’s not my type. And he won’t fall for me with a beautiful woman like you by his side.”
Bailey’s words did not have any bad intentions. Ash also knew that. They had been good friends for many years. They knew
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each other well.
Putting away the joke, Bailey thought of something. “Before you came, Calvert had asked me something. I saw the person on the surveillance camera before.
“One night not long ago, he was dressed the same as the person in this surveillance camera. He was sneakily standing at the door. At that time, we bumped into each other. He was about six feet tall and looked a bit too thin. Oh, right! He had a huge mole under his eye.”
Bailey tried hard to recall it, but the sky was too dark, and the streetlights were dim. The person wore a cap, so she could not see his face. “Do you think we should call the police?
“They failed last time. They’ll do it again. As for your safety, you have to ensure it.”
Ash waved her hand. “They won’t dare to do anything for now. I was careless last time. I will be more careful now. Recently, I’ll get Eleanor to stay in the shop. You can go to and from work with Eleanor.”
“Those people won’t do anything to me again but might target Bailey. Ash pondered, “They might threaten me with Bailey!’
When Ash returned home, the scene of Calvert placing the USB drive in her palm repeatedly appeared in her mind.
She shook her head, wondering what she was thinking.
“Daddy and Mommy have something to talk to you about, Ash. Is it the bad time?” Brooke knocked on the door and waited for an answer.
Ash had just washed up and was wearing the silk pajamas Brooke had bought her. Her slender calves were exposed. She nodded, picked up the shawl, and opened the door.
Josh stood at the side and only looked up when the door opened.
Although it was an insignificant detail, Ash had never felt it before in the Moreno family. Dexter was so comfortable entering her room that he even felt Ash was disrespecting him when closing the door in the middle of the day.
The family of three sat on the balcony of Ash’s bedroom. The bright moon hung high in the sky. Everything was so quiet and beautiful.
“What is it?” Ash was the first to speak because she could see the hesitation on Josh’s face.
Brooke was straightforward. Ash was her biological daughter, and she thought there was nothing to hide. “When are you planning to marry Calvert?”
Ash almost spat out the water she had just drunk. Her eyes widened in shock “Mom, why are you suddenly asking this? Didn’t you say you would give us time to get to know each other?”
“That’s right, but Dorothy sent me a message today, hoping you can marry Calvert as soon as possible. Ash, what do you think?” Brooke was satisfied with Calvert.
Regarding their family backgrounds, looks, and characters, Brooke felt the two families were compatible.
Ash was silent. Not long ago, she had told Bailey they wouldn’t get married without love. Now, both families were forcing them to get married.
At that moment, she wanted to roar at the sky. ‘What is so good about getting married?‘
Josh pulled Brooke slightly. “Honey, Ash isn’t a child. She knows what to do. We don’t need to get too involved.”
“Of course, I know. I’m not rushing her. It’s all up to her. If she doesn’t want to, I’ll support her even if she’s rejecting the best guy.” Brooke only wanted to ask but would not force Ash.
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Ash smothered a laugh. Their eyes met, and they all laughed.
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