. David, who seemed to notice Ashley's state, quickly nudges her in the rib before harshly whispering in her ear, "Girl, what ha

course not, I'm delighted to have you and your guest," she said refusing to glance in the direction of Jake, who held an intense stare upon her, which David noticed and raised an eyebrow a

ding out his hand, "It's a pleasure meeting you, Ash- Miss Miller," he said as Ashley anxiously tr

e introduced as David shook Jake's hand before nodding towards Mr.Leo, "So Miss Miller, I'm here to continue on the meeting that my assistant couldn't finish, and I also thought that I should intro

in the details of the project while Ashley tried her best to focus, "Thank God, David is here with me,"

when he unknowingly showed up to watch her walk across the stage. He would never forget that day, he was so proud o

eloped into, he realized that she probably was better off without him. She seemed happy and well-ground, and that'

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k each other, "Likewise, Miss Miller, I know I will not regret my decision," he said as Ashley smiled before turning to Jake, who waited patiently for her to give him some attention, "It was nice meeting you as well, Mister James

dy, would you like me to walk the guest out?" He asked as Ashley immediately nodded, "T-Thank

id, "Mister J-James, aren't you suppose to be with Mr.Leo and my assistant?" She asked as Jake remained silent while giving her an elevator look, "You look great," he suddenly said in a low intriguing tone as Ashley forcefully swallowed, "P-Pardon?" She asked as Jake chuckled while crossing his arms as he slowly walked towards

as Jake smirked, "And from what I can remember, you wanted to be an author like your father," he said as Ashley looked down as she blushed, "I guess I changed my mind, this life suits me more," she said as Jake raised an eyebrow, "This life, huh, and are you perhaps sharing it with someone, I bet you are?" He ask

explained as Jake nodded before turning back to Ashle. who seemed slightly disappointed. Jake flashed a small smile before leaned forward

t a lot of exp

ng on Monday and I'm hurrying in preparation. This chapte