Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 1152

Natasha joked, "Aspen, of all times, you could've walked out, you just had to pick the moment I was getting cozy with my darling. You're not jealous, are you? Trying to ruin the mood on purpose?"

Aspen let out a cold laugh. "Madam Vostokoff, you're overthinking it. If you two want to flirt or even start going at it right here, it has nothing to do with me. If you think I was interrupting, then I apologize. I'll leave right now so you two can carry on."

Natasha chuckled. "Come on now, Snow Queen, we're all on the same side here. I was just teasing. Don't take it to heart."

The icy look on Aspen's face finally faded a little. "I'm heading out. A small firm is requesting investment from Supreme Capital Group, so I'm going to check them out and see if they're worth our time."

She threw that out to Andrew with zero warmth, then strutted off, her hips swaying confidently as she left Serenity Villa.

Andrew immediately instructed Dylan's crew to follow and keep her safe.

Natasha scoffed. "Aspen is still the same—always full of her little schemes. She totally couldn't stand seeing me getting affectionate with you, so she came out just to interrupt us. But of course, she won't admit it."

Andrew shook his head. "She already said it—you're reading too much into it."

Natasha smirked. "We're both women. I know exactly what's going through her head. Darling, trust me, Aspen's definitely developed feelings for you. How ironic. A servant falling in love with her boss."

She giggled, leaning in closer. "You know what a girl like Aspen, with that twisted obsession for power, can give you?"