로그인ASHLEYHis lips twitched into a smirk as I blurted out his name.“I’m surprised you remember me. I thought you forgot the moment we parted ways,” he muttered.I chuckled, a smile etched against my lips.“Why would I forget you?” I cackled.After the warning I received, I wasn't going to forget him so easily.“Follow me. I will get you out of here,” he said, waving his hand.I craned my head back and nodded at Luis. Jacobee forced a smile at me before turning around into a hallway. I followed him down the hallway in silence, even though different questions filled my head.“You got in trouble with the law again?” he asked as if I had been doing so constantly.“They just wanted to clear up some rumors,” I said.He sighed, his shoulders slumping.“Is it still about that man’s death?” he asked. My chest tightened, and I gulped hard.“My name has been cleared,” I replied in a voice thick with anger.He paused and turned, a satisfied smile spreading over his face.“I'm glad,” he muttered a
ASHLEY “I've told you everything I know. I'm not involved with Simon's death,” I blurted out for the fifth time since I was brought into the interrogation room. The moment I got the gift from Lilian, the news was leaked to the media, and before I could think of a way out, the police appeared at my doorstep. Hateful posts and calls have been blowing up my phone since the rumor spread, and for more than an hour, I've been sitting in this suffocating room answering the same question over and over again. I guessed Margaret and the rest of them were happy. Lilian had given them just enough excuse to throw me out of the company. I sighed and ran my hand through my hair, angry and frustrated. The detective leaned back into the seat, narrowing his eyes over me in suspicion. “Are you sure you're saying the truth, Miss Ashley?" he muttered, forcing me to let out a scoff. “You think I'm lying. " I shook my head in disbelief. He remained silent, his eyes glued on me. I gulped hard and r
ASHLEY “Cheers!” Our glasses clinked and everyone gulped down their glass of wine. Lauren had thrown a small party on my behalf to celebrate my success and the inheritance of the company. I had only invited a few of my actor friends and other people I got close to after my return. I had also sent an invitation to Lillian but she rejected it. I was glad she did, though, I was planning to embarrass and mock her in front of everyone. “Congratulations, sweetheart,” Chloe stepped forward with a wrapped box. My lips twitched up in a smile as I took the gift from her. “Thank you,” I muttered. “You're about to become a billionaire,” she said as she tilted her head to the side and watched me. I chuckled at her words, my cheeks staining with pride. “You're flattering me, Chloe,” I muttered. She laughed and gave a hug before walking off to chat with her friends present. My gaze shifted to my brother who was standing in front of the cellar, a glass of whiskey in his hand and his ey
ASHLEY The room went silent the moment I walked in.Margaret had insisted on having my father's will read out tonight. Since no one would listen to me, I had no choice but to silently agree.I knew everything was going to go in their favor and I would have to move out of the family house completely.It would be my last night stepping into this house.I took a deep breath, returned the glares of everyone in the large room, and sat down at the far end of the room, away from everyone.I could hear Margaret chuckle mockingly under her breath when I sat down.I was sure she had a party prepared to be launched after the company and all of father's property would be announced to be her son’s“I didn't expect you to show up after the embarrassment you made our family face,” Aunt Jessica blurted out.My lip stretched into a smile as I turned my head to look at her.“You mean the embarrassment my father's son made your family face?” I muttered, stressing the word ‘your’.She frowned deeply alo
ASHLEY My chest tightened when the voice of my father's son filled the garden. I stood frozen, staring at the entrance of the garden while murmurs and shrieks surrounded me. My fist clenched as he staggered into the garden, a grin on his face. He staggered fully in, his eyes narrowing and his feet trembling. He looked like a tout in those stupid, colorful clothes, and his hair was a mess, a spiky mess. I clenched my jaw, glaring hatefully at him as he staggered deeper into the garden, his grin widening when his eyes shifted in my direction. “Hello everyone! Inam back!” He growled and my face heated in embarrassment. “Is that your brother?” Lauren whispered, mockery evident in her voice. I sighed out, closing my eyes as anger roared through me. Margaret walked briskly towards her son and gripped his arm, whispering words to him. The grin on his face faded and he looked at me. Our eyes locked and I could swear I saw hatred dash across those eyes. I wasn't surprised. That was al
ASHLEY I didn't know what to do as I stood there, dumbstruck and confused. My heart was racing in my chest, my belly was twisted in horror and I felt a sinking, weakening feeling enveloping every part of me. I gulped hard, my throat still dry and tight as I stared at the necklace. She was the one who had bought the second one. How was that possible? Why didn't I know all this while? I gasped and began to draw closer, slower this time. Before I could get closer to where she stood so I could question her, someone grabbed my hand from behind and dragged me out of the place. My heart dropped into the bottom of my belly and rage sparked through me as I struggled to get the hands of whoever was holding me off my wrist. From the corner of my eyes as I struggled, I saw Margaret turn in the direction of the place I once stood. “Let go of me!" I spat and jerked my hand away from his grip. The person turned and it turned out to be Skylar. I scoffed, disappointed that it wasn't Michae
ASHLEY I shivered and winced as the nurse applied antiseptic to the small cuts after taking out the splinters in my palm. She smiled warmly at me and covered the wounds with a plaster. “It's not that bad, right?" Alex suddenly asked and the nurse turned her attention towards him. “No, it's not,
ASHLEY My lashes barely batted as I stared at his flushed face with a heart that raced like it would explode in any second. “Montgomery? Won't you sit?" Someone spoke and I tore my gaze away from him. “I apologize for being late," he muttered and walked towards me then slumped down into a chai
LEONARDO “She’s going to be fine,” the family doctor muttered as he bent over her."Are you sure?” I asked.He paused examining her eyes and looked at me, his brows raising in surprise."This is the first time you're doubting me, Leonardo,” he muttered, his voice filled with amusement.My lips par
ASHLEY My mind fuzzed, my body felt lighter and my heartbeat returned, still skipping beats. I felt a hit on my chest, hard, desperate, strong enough to get some of my dead organs working again. “Ash, you have to wake up!" I heard a voice. Though it sounded so far away like I was still underwat







