Mystery Bride's Revenge (Selina) novel Chapter 240

Chapter 240 

Noting Ashley’s evasive eyes and glancing at Garrett, Edwin put on an understanding expression and said, “I see now, Ms. Harvey. I’m sorry, I didn’t know you already have someone you like. I won’t bother you anymore. Goodbye.” 

“What?” Ashley was still unsure how to face Edwin when he suddenly said this. While she was still in shock, Edwin turned and left. “Wait!” she shouted. It seemed that Edwin misunderstood that Ashley and Garrett were a couple. 

Hoping to explain, Ashley put everything else aside and chased after Edwin, but Garrett stopped her. “Ashley, calm down. Joseph is already unhappy because of the situation with Edwin. Don’t get further involved with him.” 

Luckily, there wasn’t a live broadcast at the moment. Otherwise, this scene would have been captured, causing even more of Garrett’s fans to turn away. Privately, Garrett also didn’t want Ashley to continue being involved with Edwin. The man had a better family background, connections, and appearance than Garrett. Garrett wouldn’t know what to do if Ashley did get involved with Edwin. 

“But Edwin clearly misunderstood our relationship. Garrett, I should go up and explain,” Ashley said. 

“Ashley!” Garrett called out. 

Ashley didn’t know where she found the strength, but she broke free from Garrett and ran after Edwin. Just as Edwin was about to reach the crowd at the camp, Ashley caught up and breathlessly blocked his path. “Edwin, y–you’ve got it all wrong. It’s not what you think it is.” 

Edwin replied, “I didn’t misunderstand, Ms. Harvey. I already know…” 

“No, Garrett and I only met on the show. We’re not in a romantic relationship. It’s more like a sibling relationship! Garrett takes care of me because I’m a girl. There’s nothing more to it!” Ashley explained. 

Edwin looked at Ashley in surprise. After a moment of silence, he said, “Why did you need to tell me this? Whether I misunderstood or not, it has nothing to do with you, right?” 

“Nothing to do with me? Anyway, I don’t want you to misunderstand me,” Ashley unintentionally spoke her true feelings, and someone whistled. She regained her senses, looked toward the sound, and saw Charley and others nearby, watching her with amused expressions. 

Things were not looking good. While anxiously explaining to Edwin, Ashley had forgotten to check her surroundings. So many people had overheard. Even though it wasn’t live, how would she stop the rumors with so many people talking? 

Ashley quickly added, “I’m worried you might misunderstand my relationship with Garrett. I don’t want this to affect his career negatively. I hope to clarify things so that Garrett will not have unnecessary trouble because of me. Since we’ve cleared things up, I’ll be leaving now.” With that, Ashley hurriedly left. 

Charley approached Edwin and put his arm around his shoulder. “That’s touching. Ashley is unlucky for meeting you.” 

“What have I done? I don’t know what you mean. What’s bad luck about admiring her and approaching her?” Edwin asked. 

“Come on, Edwin. Do you think I don’t know? Why are you pretending to be a gentleman? Aren’t you at fault that Ashley is ridiculed by the public and yelled at by Joseph?” Charley said. 

“Charley, watch your words. Don’t accuse me,” Edwin said with an innocent look. If Charley didn’t know Edwin well, he might have been fooled. To outsiders, it seemed like Edwin simply admired Ashley and was getting close to her for that reason. In reality, the tension between Ashley and Joseph was largely due to Edwin, despite his seemingly harmless demeanor. 

Edwin was aware of his relationship with Trevon. If Ashley got close to Edwin, Joseph would become suspicious and warn Ashley. Edwin aimed to find an opportunity to approach Ashley, using ambiguous methods to confuse her. However, he didn’t expect things to go so smoothly that Ashley almost couldn’t resist Edwin and had completely fallen for him. 

Trevon preferred to eliminate his enemies discreetly, leaving no trace behind. Meanwhile, Edwin enjoyed the slow and subtle manipulation of his foes, relishing the pleasure of watching them fall deeper into traps they believed they had escaped. Both were masters of psychological manipulation. Thinking about it, Charley seemed to be the only clear–headed one among the three friends. He ought to worry about being corrupted by these bad guys. 

“I can see that Ashley is interested in Edwin, but Edwin might be setting her up for embarrassment. This man is quite incomprehensible. While it appears that Edwin is being very kind to Ashley, after everything that’s happened, Ashley has ended up at a huge loss,” Lydia deduced the situation. Selina then turned her gaze toward Trevon, signaling whether it was his idea, which he denied with a look. 

Ashley had actively approached Charley and Edwin, thinking she could use her charms to win them over. If she dared to take the chance of getting involved with two potential heirs to top–tier wealthy families, she had to be prepared to face the consequences. 

To be Trevon’s friend, one had to first get along well with him and, second, possess qualities that Trevon recognized and approved of 

An hour later, the mountaintop camping bonfire party was about to begin. Joseph and Ashley arrived at the scene after being notified. Everyone’s gaze focused on them.