These men were from the Southern Troops.
After Martha saw their uniform, her expression changed. Worried, she looked at Ashton and muttered, “I think I’ve dragged you into a horrible mess, Ashton. What should we do…”
Her face had gone pale, and her heart was sinking. Tears pooled in her eyes. She thought she woul herself to him today, but instead, she’d brought nothing but trouble for him.
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Once the Southern Troops seized Ashton, Seth would be able to do whatever he wanted to him Jensens funded the Southern Troops, and they were the reason why the Jensens were one of the Four Powerhouses of Javonbury.
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Most importantly, Ashton couldn’t even fight back. If he tried, it would mean making an enemy of the Southern Troops, which would lead to even more dire consequences.
Ashton was basically doomed now.
Standing on the side, Hester smiled smugly. “As expected of Mr. Jensen! He starts by deliberately baiting Ashton into injuring the soldiers from the Southern Troops, which gives him a legitimate reason to arrest Ashton. What a flawless plan. Ashton’s screwed now!”
“How impressive!” Robert exclaimed. “No wonder he’s a part of the Jensen family, one of the Four Powerhouses of Javonbury! What a cunning move!
“Ashton is dead for sure this time! He really has no brain at all. How dare he challenge Mr. Jensen over a woman? He’s just a puny street thug. What makes him think he can go head–to–head with Mr. Jensen?
“He’s clearly outclassed! That annoying bastard is finally going to get what he deserves, Roxy. This makes me so happy!”
There were mixed emotions in Roxy’s eyes as she surveyed Ashton, but in the end, she shook her head. “People who are too headstrong will end up paying for it. Sooner or later, someone like Ashton will end up biting off more than he can chew.”
She hesitated briefly before saying to Hester, “If the Southern Troops seize Ashton, I hope you can step in and ask Mr. Jensen to spare his life. Even though he’s an arrogant fool, he doesn’t deserve to die.”
“I’ll try my best, but I can’t interfere with Mr. Jensen’s decision on how he wants to pu replied with a sneer.
hton,” Hester
She didn’t like him at all in the first place. And considering Martha’s feelings for him, he would have to disappear from her sight for good for her to get over her feelings.
Hester wasn’t going to let Ashton affect Martha’s career. He got what he deserved!
“Get him!” Seth roared before cackling, his gaze wild.
“No! Don’t!” Martha cried out in a panic. “Let Ashton go, Seth! I won’t let him back into my house anymore.”
“It’s too late!”
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Seth only grew angrier at the sight of Martha pleading on Ashton’s behalf. “Ashton must pay for his stupidity tonight. You’re mine, Martie! You-”
Before he could even finish speaking, Ashton shot forward, racing past the crowd and appearing in front of him like a spectre to punch him in the face.
One of Seth’s teeth flew out of his mouth. He was completely caught off guard. His face was caved in After spitting out a mouthful of blood, he slumped to the ground, looking like a pathetic mess.
A deadly silence ensued.
No one expected Ashton, who was surrounded by the Southern Troops, to dare to attack Seth. Was he trying to get himself killed?
At the same time, a murderous cloud seemed to form around Ashton as Gage locked in on him. The moment Seth gave the word, he would immediately step forward to crush Ashton!
Although Gage was a general with the Southern Troops, he’d joined them with the help of the Jensens. Thus, he came rushing over at once the moment Seth summoned him.
“How dare you hit me?”
Seth looked outraged, his gaze murderous as he continued to roar, “No one can save you now, punk. Kill him, General Levin! Kill him right this minute! I want to watch him die!”
He’d lost all reason. Never had he been so humiliated before. To think that he, the future heir of the Jensen family, had been treated this way!
Martha looked horrified. She wanted to plead with Seth again, but Ashton stopped her.
Turning around, he looked at her gently and smiled. “I don’t deserve your love if I can’t even get rid of a pesky fly that’s harassing you. I don’t think a superstar like you is in love with someone so useless, right?”
“You’re the most incredible man to me, Ashton, but this is the Southern Troops we’re talking about. I’m scared that…”
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.

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