A Love Trap
Chapter 110 A Fight

When Andrew saw the pictures of Raymond almost kissing Ashley, he gripped the expensive pen in his hand so hard that he broke it. Anyone in his vicinity would suffocate in the cold aura he was giving off. 'The Luo family. Raymond Luo! He is so good. How dare he covet my wife?' he sneered inwardly.

The Luo family had no idea how badly they had messed with Andrew because of Raymond constantly bugging Ashley.

But it was too late. It wasn't difficult for Andrew to take down the Luo family.

But when he saw the pictures of Ashley dodging and slapping Raymond, he was slightly appeased. In spite of that, he was still upset.

After Andrew had looked at all the documents related to his wife that Johnny had turned in, he left his study, phone in hand. When he spotted Ashley sitting downstairs, a mixed look crossed his eyes.

The picture on his phone screen was of Greyson and Ashley eating hot pot, in which Ashley had burst into merry laughter and added food to his plate. 'She doesn't laugh like that or add food to my plate when she dines with me, ' Andrew thought, jealousy fermenting within him.

Andrew had no idea when Ashley had gotten involved with Greyson, or that she had leased the bakery with Greyson's help.

As he thought of this, anger blazed in his heart and a smoldering frustration took hold of him. 'Why didn't she ask me for help?

I have more resources than Greyson has, and I could have found her the best shops.

I know Greyson's type very well. He's into playing tricks on people and causing trouble. The bigger the trouble he stirs, the happier he gets. A real troublemaker. But why would he agree to give her a hand?' he brooded. What bothered him most was the relationship between Ashley and Greyson.

He started to suspect whether the pretty woman Greyson often mentioned was his wife.

A great number of assumptions ran through his mind. Defeated by fury and jealousy, he stormed down the stairs. He wordlessly grabbed Ashley's hand, pulled her upstairs, and as they entered their bedroom, he threw her onto the soft bed. What Andrew didn't know was that Ashley and Greyson were just friends.

Ashley had no idea what was going on with Andrew. They did seem to have gotten on well this afternoon.

Besides, she felt a sharp pain in her hand. 'Why do they like pinching my hand?' she wondered.

"What are you doing, Andrew Lu?" Ashley shouted at him as she sat up. 'He pulled me in here without asking for my permission and just threw me on the bed!

What's wrong with him?' she thought furiously.

Andrew showed her his cellphone screen and hissed, "What is going on between you and him?"

Ashley's face darkened the second she saw the picture. Eyes simmering with anger, she stared at him and asked angrily, "You are spying on me, aren't you?"

The sight of her angry face calmed his rage a little. In the past, Andrew wouldn't have treated Ashley this way. But this time, he had flown into a rage and had nearly lost his mind.

Andrew pursed his lips but said nothing. After a pause, he grabbed her chin and raised it so that he could look her in the eye. "Who is he?" he asked.

Although the pain of him holding her chin tightly was tormenting her, she didn't make a noise. She glared at him and said harshly, "That's none of your business!"

His fury returned in full force and it showed on his face. He involuntarily tightened his grip on her chin. Ashley bit her lower lip, trying to endure the pain. She glared at her husband in silence.

The two glowered at each other. After a long, tense silence, Andrew gave in but said, "Cancel your lease agreement. I'll replace you a better one. Or you can work in my company," he tried negotiating impassively as he let go of Ashley. Andrew was regretting his action at the sight of her now red chin. But he was still miffed.

Ashley smiled a little coldly and snorted, "Who do you think you are, Andrew Lu? You have no say in my business. I'm telling you that I will not cancel my lease agreement, or work for you."

She narrowed her eyes at Andrew, waiting for his reaction yet ranting furiously at him in her head.

'What does he take me for? Work for him? I don't want to repeat my mistakes again. I went to work in the Luo Group because of Raymond, and we ended up breaking up,' she seethed.

After spending some time with him, she had thought him to be a good guy and tried accepting him as her husband.

But to her dismay, Andrew had sent people to follow her.

Under Ashley's cold stare, Andrew began to panic, but managed to conceal it before she realized it. It was the first time that she had looked at him that way.

It looked like she was staring at a stranger and locked herself in her own world without letting anyone enter her life.

Andrew didn't know how to handle the situation. There was no way that he would swallow his pride and apologize to Ashley, asking for her forgiveness.

Born in the most influential, eminent Lu family and as the only rightful heir, he could be called the most powerful man in J City. No one dared defy or displease him. And here Ashley was, the first person with the nerve to challenge him. Yet, he couldn't do anything to her. He would never forgive himself if he hurt her or made her cry in any way.

Andrew threw her an angry glance, walked out of the room, and slammed the door shut.

Ashley sat on the edge of the bed, trembling with fear at the sound.

She rolled her eyes and drew in a deep breath. The way Andrew had looked at her before leaving had hurt her deeply, making it difficult for her to breathe. Ashley let out a wry laugh.

'Perhaps this is who he is. Turns out I know little about him. He was able to learn about my past too easily. He even hired people to keep an eye on me!' Ashley lay on the bed, staring at the dazzling crystal chandelier on the ceiling. She started to doubt whether it had been a good idea to marry Andrew.

She felt exhausted. She was dying to replace someone to talk to face to face. But Ellie had gone to her hometown and there wasn't anybody else who fit the bill.

Right now, she was regretting getting married. Before Andrew had entered her life, she had Ellie by her side. Back then, she led a happy life and was satisfied with her company.

Since their argument that night, Ashley and Andrew had gotten into a cold war.

They lived under the same roof and ate together, but didn't talk to each other. They were like two strangers living together.

Andrew finished his breakfast in a hurry and left the house alone. And Ashley remained in her seat, having her porridge unhurriedly. She didn't leave the house until Andrew was out of sight.

She had nothing to worry about even though Andrew wasn't giving her a ride. She walked to the bus station and went to the bakery by bus. After all, she already knew the route from Andrew's villa to Memory Bakery. But she didn't know that every day, a car followed her from the time she left the villa.

Several days passed, but Ashley and Andrew didn't make peace with each other. Even Claire noticed that there was something going on with the couple.

One day when Andrew left the house after breakfast, Claire came over to Ashley. She asked worriedly, "Miss Mu, did you have a fight with Mr. Lu?"

Since Ashley had been nice to her, Claire had already thought of the kind, sensible girl as her own daughter.☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐