He Gave Her Strawberries, Gave Me Hives (Ford and Sylvia) novel Chapter 183

Chapter 14

Theodore arranged a flight overnight and flew to the neighboring state first thing the next morning.

He drove straight to the Ashworth family’s impressive and historic estate, aggressively demanding to see Evelyn.

The Ashworths‘ butler was polite but distant. “Mr. Harrison, my apologies, but the young madam has given instructions that she is not receiving visitors. Especially not you.”

Theodore was furious. “I’m her brother–in–law! I have important business with her! Tell her to come out and see me!”

The butler remained composed. “The young madam said she has no desire to see old acquaintances. Please, you should leave.”

Old acquaintances?” Theodore sneered angrily. “She belongs to me! I must see her today!”

With that, he tried to force his way in.

However, the Ashworths‘ bodyguards quickly moved in, their actions swift and well–trained, instantly blocking his path.

These were clearly not ordinary security guards, they were skilled, with sharp eyes and an intimidating presence.

Although the Ashworths‘ business influence had waned in recent years compared to the Harrisons, their century–old foundation and certain unfathomable connections were now on full display.

The few men Theodore brought with him were no match. In the scuffle, he was even shoved around, looking rather pathetic.

He stood outside the Ashworths‘ closed gates, looking at the strict guards within, tasting the bitterness of being shut out for the first time.

in unprecedented sense of defeat and panic seized him.

velyn… she really, truly didn’t want him anymore.

it a high–end business reception in the city, glasses clinked and elegant figures mingled.

heodore distractedly entertained those who approached him, but his eyes couldn’t help but search the crowd.

le didn’t know what he was hoping for, perhaps subconsciously, he just wanted to catch a glimpse of a familiar figure.

ist as he was about to turn and leave, the corner of his eye caught a profile on a nearby terrace.

slender figure, an elegant updo, the curve of her cheek… it looked so much like Evelyn.

is heart leaped. Without a second thought, Theodore pushed through the crowd and rushed over, not even caring about the impoliteness.

Evelyn!”

is voice carried an urgency and a tremor he himself didn’t notice.

he woman turned at the sound of his voice, revealing a completely unfamiliar face with a slightly surprised expression.

Sir, I think you have the wrong person.”

heodore froze on the spot, his excitement instantly extinguished, leaving only embarrassment and a deeper sense of loss.

le forced a smile. “Sorry to bother you.”

le retreated, dejected, watching the woman continue to chat and laugh with the man beside her–the current CEO of Ashworth Corporation. Daniel Ashworths ncle, Marcus Ashworth–a mix of emotions churning inside him.

Chapter 14

Back at the hotel, Theodore felt utterly exhausted, body and soul.

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