Exclusive Memory novel Chapter 36

They chatted and laughed for a while. Then Ashley took a taxi and went back home.

In the middle of the night, the city had almost fallen into deep sleep. There were very few cars on the road, and the lights in office buildings, residential areas and commercial streets were almost all out. The road under the dim yellow street lights was like the only safety island hidden in the dark beasts.

"Young girl, it's already late for you to get off work. Aren't you afraid of going home so late?" The driver replied.

Ashley said with a smile, "I have been practicing martial arts for several years. Most people are no match for me. I can beat three to five people like you can easily."

"Really? I can't imagine." The driver replied with a wry smile.

Ashley didn't speak any more and the driver drove the taxi to Jasper's villa peacefully. Ashley got out of the car a little further away and walked in.

There was a special lamp in the villa waiting for her. When she walked through the jungle on the stone path, a fountain slowly appeared in front of her eyes, and a figure sat at the edge of the fountain. Ashley walked close and saw it was a Jasper dressed in home clothes.

"It's so late. Why don't you go to bed?" Her voice was vague in the dark night.

"I'll sleep soon." With a lighted cigarette between his fingers and one of her legs resting on the ground, Jasper said, "come and sit down."

Ashley sat beside him. Behind her was a fountain. Stars were shining in the sky. Such a scene was like a dream to her. She didn't expect that one day she would be so familiar with the industry titan and even live in his home.

"How is the training going?"

"Not bad."

"It seems that you don't like to talk much. Are you born introverted?" He took a puff and turned to look at her.

Jasper looked very aggressive, both in postures and talking. No matter what words he says, she could always feel a sense of pressure.

"Not really. That depends. I'm talkative with friends. I don't talk too much with stranger."

"Tell me something about you and Francis. Do you still keep in touch with him?"

Noticing that the question was a bit dangerous, Ashley smiled to cover it up. "Is it for work or just a chitchat between friends?"

"Both. Is there any difference?"

"If we are friends, I don't want to talk about this topic. If it is about work ."

"Tell me." Jasper ignored her tricks and interrupted.

Ashley frowned. She hated it when others were interfering in her privacy, especially when someone was forcing her to answer questions like Jasper. But as a man who had been in a high position for a long time, he didn't seem to think there was anything wrong with his attitude. Ashley was angry but she didn't want to offend him. So she adjusted the breath and tried to be as peaceful as possible, "We had contact, merely contacts between friends."

"What about in emotional aspect, did you end the relationship with him?"

Upon hearing this, Ashley couldn't help pressing her lips more tightly. If the man in front of her was not her boss who could determine her fate, she would have left without hesitation.

"Severed."

Jasper turned to look at her, "Really? You don't love him anymore?"

"Yes."

Jasper's voice became gentle, "That's good. You'd better not waste time on it. It will do no good to your future career."

Ashley lowered her head and didn't say anything.

"It's getting late. Go home and have a rest."

"Okay. Good night." Ashley stood up and walked into the villa. As soon as she entered the room, she threw her bag on the sofa.

It really pissed her off! What did he mean to ask her so recklessly? He was not her agent! It was really hard to live under other's roof, let alone this person was her boss. Once the training was over, she must move immediately!

It began to rain outside the window at midnight and it was not stopped until the next morning.

When she came downstairs, Ashley looked sullen and ignored Jasper who in turn didn't seem to realize that. After breakfast, Nelson was packing his schoolbag by himself. "Auntie, you wake up."

Since Ashley got up an hour earlier than usual, every day she went downstairs, she could see that Nelson was cleaning himself up. While Jasper usually sat on the sofa, reading magazine or documents or browsing news on mobile phone. The two got up at six and had dinner at seven. Ashley could not catch up their pace. She had kept on training for fourteen hours a day, it was not easy for her to get up at 7 o'clock in the morning.

"It's raining outside. Do you take an umbrella with you?"

"Yes, he has." The boy answered in a cute voice. After carrying his schoolbag on his back, he raised his arm and said, "Auntie, give me a hug."

Ashley heart was softened. She squatted and held the little soft body in her arms. Nelson kissed her on the cheek. "Auntie, I'm going to school. Daddy, I'm leaving now."

"Okay, go ahead." Nelson raised his head from the magazine.

After Ashley had breakfast alone, they left for the company. On their way, Ashley received a message. She checked her phone and found it was from Francis. Her heart skipped a beat.

After all, Jasper was sitting beside her.

Ashley switched off her cell phone immediately. When she arrived at the company and entered the meeting room, she didn't start to read the message until she made sure that Jasper wasn't there.

"Are you free tonight? The script was finished."