When There Is Nothing Left But Love novel (Ashton and Scarlett ) novel Chapter 1718

I was in a daze when Nathaniel stepped out and acted like he was God again. “Are you already upset? Or did you forget Ashton had always been a ruthless figure? Like father, like daughter. How will she convince others of her leadership if she didn’t punish her disloyal subordinates?”

I couldn’t help but snicker out loud. Did he seriously think his warped logic could replace the criteria for judging good from evil in our world?

“If they did something wrong, she could discipline or fire them. However, harming someone’s life is against the law. Ashton had never once resorted to that to gain someone’s respect. Even if he did, it must’ve been to punish an evil and despicable person. Do you think I can’t tell that you arranged for me to witness this scene? You’re the culprit!”

Nathaniel did everything to destroy my love and respect for Ashton. He wanted Ashton to end up living in desolation.

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t disappointed, but there was no way I’d give up. I believed Ashton was upset at being forced to act this way. If I lost trust in him, he’d give up on himself for real.

Now, the only thing I could do was to make it up for his mistake.

I shall offer generous compensation to Wilson and this unnamed young man in my arms, both mentally and financially. Perhaps that would ease our guilt.

“Smart girl. No wonder Ashton adores you.” Nathaniel admitted to his doing honestly. He gazed at me, his eyes flickering with menace. “Oh, my dear great lawyer, after handling so many cases, don’t you know it doesn’t matter who is the mastermind? The one committing the crime is the most important person. So what if I told him to do that? Ashton could’ve done it willingly.”

He added, “He should be thanking me for giving him the perfect chance to unleash the beast within him. Holding his feelings back isn’t a good thing. You’d be upset if he gets sick, right?”

Nathaniel lowered his body and hovered right above me. His eyes glinted dangerously as he said, “Yesterday, you weren’t honest enough, so I showed you how it feels like to get personally involved. Are you still going to insist that you love him?”