Chapter 124
Whitney’s brow twitched as she answered the phone with a hint of unfamiliarity, “Ashton?”
His tone was icy. “Are you free? Come down for a chat!”
Whitney paused, then suddenly stood up and went to the window. Sure enough, outside the villa was a luxury car with its headlights flashing.
This Ashton seemed to be related to L, but she did not know him. What was there to talk about?
The man’s approach was aggressive, and Whitney was on guard. She thought about calling L but decided she did not want to seem overly dependent.
Instead, she confided in her friend Tiana before changing her clothes and going
Ashton took her away without a word, just one contemptuous glance.
going downstairs.
That one glance was enough for Whitney to sense trouble. Coupled with what Valerie had told her about Ashton’s fondness for Elaine, Whitney’s impression of the man soured.
Ashton led her to a coffee shop, and once they were seated under the bright lights, Whitney sized up the handsome man before her.
He was almost as tall as L, but where L was composed and refined, Ashton had a roguish air about him. His demeanor was entirely different from his brother Nolan’s flirtatious charm. It was clear he was dangerous.
With his hands in his pockets, he started on an unfriendly note. “Ms. Valentine, a woman should have some conscience. Why are you bullying Elaine?”
Whitney was taken aback, but then she chuckled, guessing what he was about to say next.
“Did Elaine run to you with her woes?” Whitney clasped her hands together. “You seem quite protective of her.”
“That’s none of your business,” Ashton replied, his impression of Whitney far from good.
“You’ve already snatched L, even if it’s just for a year. For someone from your modest background, that should be enough. Keep your claws retracted. Do you even know, what Elaine means to him? What right do you have to frame her?”
“I framed her? Ashton, perhaps you should ask L’about today’s events first. She tried to harm my child; shouldn’t I fight back?”
“L is bewitched by you. Of course, he’ll believe you! You and Valerie are besties, right? Ganging up on Elaine, bullying her, do you find that amusing?”
Ashton’s eyes were cold.
Whitney’s eyes danced with laughter, but then she understood why Valerie had been so unhappy since returning from abroad.
Her eyes, once full of life, now held a cold pallor.
Ashton was so protective of Elaine; He did not love Valerie and might even despise her.
Whitney also had to admire Elaine. Even with her heart elsewhere, she had Ashton wrapped around her finger.
Whitney tried to explain, ‘”Elaine did many things to try and make me miscarry…”
Ashton cut her off. “That’s what you deserve. Everyone knows you climbed into L’s car with ulterior motives. Ms. Valentine, do you know you’ve usurped Elaine’s love? She was the legitimate fiancée, betrothed to him years ago by their families. She doesn’t want your child; what’s wrong with that?”
Whitney’s mind went blank as if struck by lightning..
What did he just say? Fiancée?
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Seeing Whitney’s change in expression, Ashton remained furious. “You think ignorance is an excuse? Elaine has been in love with L since her teens, silently by his side. If it were not for you, they would eventually marry. You know she learned jewelry design and complex business operations for him, right? Her youth revolves around him. And you interfere, and you still think you’re justified?
They say you want to cling to him, not let go? Ha, in a year, he’ll have to marry Elaine. You, a child–bearing woman, had better not delude yourself. They are the real couple!”
After his tirade. Whitney fell silent, her heart sinking.
Ashton had indeed done her a huge favor.
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I am waiting for Whitney to remember about the boy she saved long time ago and go back to Valentine manor to retrieve the half ring so she would discovered monica gave it to Ellaine and it would be the best moment. Please author make it happen and thank u for the updates its a lovely story i love it😘...
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