Ashton’s voice
s domineering, brooking no argument.
Having heard that, all the women in Blossom Hall were filled with indignation, and their beautiful features instantly hardened.
They didn’t dare approach Ashton, though, as his earlier display of horrific strength had left them shaken, and the crushing pressure he radiated sent a wave of palpitations through their hearts.
Whitney, huddled against Ashton’s warm chest, found herself completely immobilized. She felt her body tremble uncontrollably as the searing heat of his energy radiated from him up close. She truly regretted ever daring to provoke a formidable man like Ashton.
She couldn’t help but wonder whether she’d actually be forced to serve Ashton. She was overwhelmed by a wave of tangled and conflicting emotions as Ashton’s hand roamed over her body.
“Why don’t you let go of Whitney first, Mr. Gray? You and I can discuss everything else in due time,” Elise suggested with a slightly cocked brow.
Ashton replied with a smile, “That won’t do, Ms. Haywood! Whitney hasn’t even served me yet!”
Elise hesitated for a moment before suddenly flashing a seductive smile. “How about I take Whitney’s place since she’s feeling unwell today, Mr. Gray?”
“You can’t, Elise!” Whitney shook her head repeatedly. She had experienced Ashton’s terrifying power for herself, so she was terrified that Elise would suffer the same fate at his hands.
Elise smiled radiantly, saying, “I’ll personally accompany you for a proper discussion as long as you release Whitney, Mr. Gray. If things go well, both Blossom Hall and I will swear allegiance to you.”
“That’s fine by me!” Ashton noted the cold glint in Elise’s eyes, yet he chose to remain indifferent about it. He walked right up to Elise, holding Whitney until they were barely a foot apart.
He pushed Whitney away with a hint of reluctance, and in the same motion, he seized Elise’s slender, supple waist. He pulled Elise into his embrace before using the wisps of inner energy flowing from his hand to forcibly restrain her.
Elise’s expression shifted slightly. She felt her heart hammering against her chest as Ashton’s raw masculine energy enveloped her.
She had forgotten how long it had been since she was this intimate with a man, as ever since the Sage had coerced her into becoming his lover in name only, no man had ever dated to approach her.
They wouldn’t even dare to steal a second glance, let alone have physical contact with her.
She attempted to draw upon the liner energy within her, only to realize that it was entirely suppressed by Ashton. She gradually ceased her resistance, pressing herself against Ashton’s taut chest muscle with a conflicting sense of shame and pleasure.
“You’d better let go of Elise this instant, Ashton. Otherwise, the entirety of Blossom Hall will hunt you to the ends of the earth!” Whitney cried out in shock and fury as she watched Ashton toy with Elise.
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“You don’t have to be so anxious, Ms. Wright. I’ll let Ms. Haywood go once I’m done with our discussion. Isn’t that right, Ms. Haywood?” Ashton turned to Elise, studying her face at point–blank range.
He could feel the Drakell technique flare within him, as wild currents of inner energy surged through his vitals. His eyes gleamed with a predatory glint, making him seem extraordinarily dangerous.
It
t was only after embracing Elise that Ashton realized that her figure was far more curvaceous than he had imagined. Her skin was also flawless and richly supple.
However, it was her captivating face, with its timeless allure, that made his blood boil–every feature, from her arched lashes to her delicate nose to her shimmering eyes, combined to create a beauty enough to drive any man
to madness.
“It’s fine, Whitney,” Elise said, giving Whitney a reassuring look.
She then composed herself before turning to Ashton and smiling faintly, saying, “I know it’s our fault tonight, but I’m certain a man like you will find it in his heart to forgive us. Isn’t that right, Mr. Gray?
Elise adopted a fragile, piteous look as her gaze grew flirtatious. She unleashed her bewitching arts.
Her Bewitching Gaze locked onto Ashton’s with feigned devotion, intending to make him fall completely under her bewitchment.
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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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