In Love, Never Say Never (Ashton Fuller and Scarlett Stovall) novel Chapter 144

When I noticed the girl was missing from his side, I inquired curiously, “Where’s your girlfriend?”

“She’s not my girlfriend.”

Not a curious cat, I stopped asking him about it.

I then followed him to a steakhouse. Right at the entrance, he paused and worriedly cast me a look. Then, he suggested, “Let’s go to another restaurant.”

At the start, I did not spot anything unusual. However, when I saw his grim look, I peeked into the restaurant.

It was then I saw Ashton by the window seat. He was in a casual suit, and he was elegantly cutting the steak on his plate. In front of him, surprisingly, was not Rebecca. Instead, it was another woman I had seen twice in the past. Although I was unfamiliar with her, I could still recognize who it was.

It was Caleb’s niece, Kristina.

They’re both eating steak here?

The president and his secretary?

“Let’s go to another restaurant.” I was not avoiding him, but it would be awkward for me to encounter him here.

Nick nodded. After a pause, he looked at me again. “They look close. Aren’t you going to ask him about it?”

Confused, I stared back at him and asked, “Ask what?”

“Um,” he mumbled. “Never mind.”

After glancing at my surroundings, I spotted a barbecue restaurant around the corner. I then suggested, “Let’s go there.”

Just then, my phone rang.

Ashton was the one calling me.

Raising my head to look toward the restaurant, I realized his dark eyes were staring in my direction.

Picking up the call, I heard his cold voice at the other end of the line. “Come in and eat with me.”

“I can’t. I’m here with my friend.”

Moreover, I had something to talk to Nick about, and I was sure Ashton and Kristina had something to discuss as well.

I could see him narrowing his eyes before he put down his fork. Leaning back in his chair, he tilted his head to stare at Nick and me.

Into the phone, he icily said, “Is it because of me or is it just you?”