"If you seek to own Blossom Hall, does that mean you intend to own me as well, Mr. Gray?" Elise asked.Her expression turned cold, shifting her persona instantly into that of a cold, distant beauty—a change that only seemed to add a new, intoxicating layer to her undeniable charm. "If you're willing to give yourself to me, Ms. Haywood, I certainly wouldn't say no. I doubt there's a man alive who wouldn't want to possess a woman as beautiful as you," Ashton replied, making no effort to hide his desire.His attraction to her was deep, primal, and entirely physical."You shouldn't waste any more time on this shameless man, Elise! You should just take him down and force him to hand over the formula for the Complexion Elixir!" Whitney had reached her limit with Ashton's insolence, having never seen anyone provoke Elise in such a manner.But much to Whitney's bewilderment, Elise's cold facade vanished as quickly as it had appeared, replaced by a light, airy chuckle. There was no sign o
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