Andrew turned his head and glanced at the night outside the window. Upon hearing the report that Valentin had arrived, there was no trace of nervousness or panic in him. A peculiar excitement surged in his eyes, seemingly relishing the thrill of this face-to-face confrontation.
But as he turned around, he saw the softness and happiness in Ashley's eyes. Andrew narrowed his eyes, showing a hint of danger. "You're so happy just because you heard he's here?"
Ashley rolled her eyes at him and said matter-of-factly, "My husband is here. Of course, I'm thrilled!"
Andrew was speechless, thinking she deliberately used that term to annoy him again.
Standing beside them, Colby heard Ashley's words and was instantly dumbfounded.
'Husband? Is Ashley really married?'
He thought that with the good relationship between Ashley and Andrew, she would eventually agree to his pursuit. How did she end up with someone else so quickly, and they were already married?
Colby cautiously looked at Andrew and sighed in his heart.
Even though Andrew's way of pursuing people was unusual and not popular with girls, he finally found someone he liked. It was unfortunate that Andrew ended up as the third wheel.
Who would believe it if Colby said it out loud?
While Colby was sighing, he saw Andrew's expressionless glance in his direction, and he immediately stood upright.
Colby just wanted to use his rich experience in flirting with girls to teach Andrew how to pursue a woman more conventionally.
"Has the DNA test been done?" Andrew asked.
Colby solemnly replied, "It'll take about an hour, and the results will be out."
Ashley was surprised and turned to Andrew. "You already arranged the DNA test between the Pliskin family and me?"
Andrew said, "I promised you a DNA test, and I keep my promises."
Ashley asked, "How did you do it? Did you take my blood?"
Andrew cast a glance slowly at the wound on her waist. "Since you're injured, why waste the blood?"
Ashley was speechless, thinking, 'Well, he's quite resourceful.'
Colby, on the side, became anxious.
He thought, 'Mr. Banks, how can you answer like that? You just wanted to help Ashley investigate her background, which could have created a positive impression.'
Ashley frowned and looked at Andrew in confusion. "You used my blood for a DNA test with the Pliskin family. But how did you obtain the blood sample from them?"
Andrew smiled slightly, "Darling, have you forgotten the relationship between me and the Pliskin family?"
Ashley blinked, her heart skipping a beat. Suddenly, she remembered that Andrew was supposed to be the fiancé of the missing daughter of the Pliskin family.
*****
At this moment, outside the villa, the heavily armed elite team brought by Valentin surrounded the entire estate.
Valentin gazed toward the villa, his eyes as cold as an icy pond, dressed in a black coat as if draped in the cold, silent darkness of the night.
Joseph glanced at Valentin's cold and calm expression, so scared that he didn't even dare to breathe out loud.
Joseph never expected Ashley to be taken away by Andrew and to a villa on the outskirts of Samniss City.
Fortunately, Valentin quickly found out and rushed over.
But why did Andrew have a residence here?
Joseph wondered what was happening to Ashley now.
He was in a state of urgency and suddenly heard some commotion in front. Joseph immediately looked up, only to see the villa's gate open. A group of people with weapons rushed out, confronting their group.
Then, he saw Ashley walking out with a tall man with a stunning appearance.
Joseph cautiously scrutinized the situation and was caught off guard when his gaze met the man's half-smiling eyes.
Those eyes were gorgeous, which should be charming and affectionate, but they added a touch of eccentricity and gloominess to that man's face.
Joseph had never seen Andrew's appearance, but somehow, he was certain that the man before him was the pursuer Andrew that Ashley mentioned.
Seeing Andrew for the first time, especially the inexplicable dark vibe emanating from him, the first thought that popped into Joseph's mind was that this man was not easy to mess with.
As Valentin's diehard supporter, Joseph coldly snorted in his heart, 'With Valentin in the picture, dealing with Andrew, no matter how challenging Andrew may be, should be a cakewalk compared to Valentin. Ashley is sure to come back unscathed!'
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