A Love Trap
Chapter 148 Just Can't Escape

Raymond and Lena ware going to be there too. Ashley didn't want to see them.

She gripped her hands together and looked at Andrew. "I don't feel very well. Can I go home?"

Andrew didn't say anything, but his stare had already made her nervous. She felt like his handsome eyes could see right into her mind. Ashley lowered her head to avoid eye contact with him.

"What's wrong? Do you need to see a doctor?" Andrew asked as he pressed his hand against her forehead to see if she had a temperature.

"Oh, no!" Ashley said quickly. She then realized her obtrusiveness, and continued, "I'm just a little tired. It's not a big deal. I don't need to see a doctor. I just need to go home and have some rest." Andrew closed his lips lightly and looked at her with concern in his eyes. He ordered Johnny to drive to the hospital.

Ashley was hoping that Andrew would agree to let her go back home, but when she realized he was going to take her to the hospital. She quickly interrupted Andrew by saying, "There's no need to go to the hospital. I'm feeling much better now. Let's go to the party." "Don't push yourself! If you don't feel well, we can go to see a doctor," said Andrew seriously.

Ashley forced a smile on her face and looked at Andrew. "Really! I feel much better now. I remember you said that you have something very important to take care of. I'll be fine. Go take care of your business."

Andrew had a vague expression on his face. After telling her to take care of herself and instructing Johnny to take her to the hospital if she didn't feel well. He got out of the car and left.

Ashley watched Andrew leave and slumped back into the seat, breathing out a heavy sigh. It felt like the whole conversation with Andrew used up the last bit of her energy.

Johnny glanced at her from the rear view mirror then turned to look at Ashley with concern on his face. He said, "Miss Mu, forgive me for saying this. You don't look well. May I take you to the hospital?" Ashley replied in a tired voice, "I'm fine. Just take me to the party."

Then she closed her eyes.

Johnny nodded and said no more. Now he understood why Andrew asked him to replace the invitation letter that the Luo Group had sent. The CEO of the Luo Group was the father of Ashley's ex-boyfriend. No wonder Andrew was acting strange. He had something planned out.

Closing her eyes didn't help to soothe her. If anything, it only made matters worse. In her mind churned a cauldron of thoughts. All the memories about Raymond had come flooding back as did the complaints his family had with her. It was like a movie playing in her head. Ashley opened her eyes and stared blankly at the interior roof of the car, trying to clear her mind.

A sparkle caught her attention, and she remembered that she was already married. Raymond had nothing to do with her life now, and neither did his family. It was they who sent the invitation letter to her husband. She shouldn't be afraid of them at all. Her thoughts were clearer in her mind now, and Ashley had cheered herself up. There was nothing to be fearful of. Ashley had prepared herself to deal with any possible situation.

Ashley was unaware that Andrew didn't leave her to go to the party by herself. Josef had picked him up in another car, and they followed behind Ashley's car a short distance away.

Josef glimpsed at Andrew in the mirror. Andrew was looking down, and his long lashes cast a shadow under his eyes. No one knew what was on his mind. He was deadly silent.

However, Josef could feel the rage in him. Andrew's mood could not have been more forbidding. Josef wished that he could switch places with Johnny. He would much rather drive Ashley around.

When Ashley was in the car, his boss restrained his temper and emotions. He would talk more and even smile. However, without Ashley in the car with him, his boss was scary and intimidating, and at this moment, he had never looked more terrifying. Josef's mind had wandered off and was jolted back when his boss spoke. "What do you think of me?"

Josef almost choked on his own spit. He couldn't believe what he just heard.

'Oh my gosh! I can't believe this!

Is he my real boss?

I can't believe he just asked me such a question!

He never cares about how people look at him.

What am I missing? What happened to him? Did someone do anything to him?' thought Josef.

Someone must have done something to his boss. That was the only explanation Josef could think of.

While all of those thoughts rambled through Josef's mind, it took him a while to give Andrew a reply. Andrew raised his head and looked at him.

Josef swallowed hard and responded, "Sir, please don't mind me asking. What is it to make you ask such a question? You're the most successful person in J City without a doubt. No one can match your power and money. You are young and handsome. Ladies in J City dream about going out to dinner with you..."

While Josef was continuing his monologue, Andrew looked down and didn't say a word. Josef couldn't tell what he was thinking.

Andrew didn't know why Ashley still wasn't interested in him if he was so perfect.

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It didn't take long for them to arrive at the party the Luo Group hosted for their CEO.

Those types of parties were usually hosted at a villa or a large house. It offered a bigger space and made things more convenient for the people to mingle. That was why the Luo Group hosted their party at a big house. Johnny parked the car at the Luo residence and

opened the door for Ashley.

Security guards were everywhere. Ashley walked out of the car and noticed a lot of rich people had come to Clyde' birthday party.

The Luo Group was a big corporation in J City. It was expected to see many wealthy people here.

Ashley looked at Johnny and asked, "When will he be here?"

That was a question that Johnny didn't know how to answer. "Mr. Lu didn't tell me. I'm sorry, I can't give you an answer."

Johnny did actually have an idea of what Andrew was going to do, but he knew that he shouldn't share it with Ashley.

Ashley nodded to show her understanding, then looked at the invitation letter in her hand. She took a deep breath to encourage herself and walked towards the door with Johnny following behind.

The waiter by the door politely asked for the invitation letter when Ashley entered. "Miss, may I see your invitation letter?"

Wealthy people always sent their invitation letter out a few days before the event. To avoid any possible situations, they would check the invitation on entry as well.

Ashley took the invitation letter out of her purse and handed it to the waiter.

The waiter had already been doing this many times over. Normally he would open the letter, have a quick look and let the person pass through. However, on this occasion, when he read the letter, his attitude became reverent. He smiled and said, "Miss, please follow me."

Ashley had never been to such a big fancy party before, and she assumed what the waiter did was just standard practice. She didn't give it a second thought and followed him in.

'This is a beautiful house, 'Ashley thought, giving credit to the Luo family.

Ashley followed the waiter through the many hallways all the way to the back of the house. They finally came to a magnificent yard.

It was huge and even had a small lake inside it. Ashley looked around. She saw men toasting each other, and women in small cluster groups chatting and laughing.☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐