After all, I could not sell Emery out by telling Ashton that she did not like how ambitious and reckless he was.
But my worry was just as valid. He had to do everything by himself because there was no one he could trust, and because of that, he did not even have time to rest! I was afraid that he might collapse due to exhaustion one day.
Upon hearing that, Ashton responded with a casual voice, “Don’t you believe me?”
“That’s not what I meant.” I lowered my head and mumbled, “I’m just worried for you.”
Putting down the cutlery, Ashton inched his face closer to mine and teased, “You look like a little lost lamb that needs protection. I guess you want me to ‘take care’ of you like how I did yesterday, huh?”
He even intentionally emphasized the last line and smirked!
Why do men always think with their members! Argh!
I turned around and stared at him. “Stop it. I’m serious.”
Yet, Ashton did not take me seriously. Holding up his chin, he leaned against the couch and gave me a sensuous look. “I’m serious too. Look at me and tell me what you want, Mrs. Fuller.”
As the heater was turned on, Ashton only wore a thin shirt. He left the top two buttons undone, revealing his tanned chest and abs when he lazed on the couch.
I swallowed the fluid lodged in my throat and looked away. “Watch your behavior. You’re still in the office.”
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