Love at the Wrong Table by Emmanuel Lowe
Love at the 2030

Chapter 2030

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Maxwell Zelinsky sighed deeply, a look of sadness and helplessness on his

face. “I have no real feelings for her, and I’m not happy. You are the one I’ve

always held close to my heart, my one true love.”

“Get lost!” Ashton snapped, her fury clear.

“Alright, I’ll go.” Maxwell raised his hands in a gesture of surrender, offering a

bitter smile. “But I really wish we could go hunting one last time, just like we

used to. Remember? It was our favorite game. All our laughter and sweet

memories were left there.”

“You’re not leaving, huh? Fine, I will!” Ashton didn’t want to engage with him

any longer. She turned sharply and made her way toward the venue.

Though she had no desire to speak with him, the memories from years ago

began flooding back into her mind–unbidden flashes of joy, sorrow,

heartbreak, and anger, all swirling inside her. Her eyes welled up with tears..

No matter how much she tried to ignore it, Maxwell had been her first real

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boyfriend. Even though he abandoned her for a marriage alliance, she had

once loved him deeply and had done many things for him.

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Maxwell watched Ashton walk away, a small smirk playing on his lips. The gap

in their age and experience gave him the confidence to know exactly what

Ashton was feeling, even without seeing her expression. He could already

sense the emotional turmoil brewing inside her.

“Otto!”

“Yes, Mr. Zelinsky!” At Maxwell’s call, a small but sharp–looking man appeared

at his side.

“Book a hunting session for this afternoon.”

“How many participants, sir?”

“Three.” Maxwell’s eyes followed Ashton’s fading silhouette, confident and

composed as ever.

“Yes, Mr. Zelinsky,” Otto responded swiftly before vanishing as quickly as he

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had appeared. His speed was unmatched, for quicker than even Blake

Dotson,

Inside Capitol Hall, Ashton found a seat like any other ordinary spectator.

However, unlike the others who were eagerly awaiting the speeches and

debates between the presidential candidates, her mind was preoccupied

with replaceing Emmanuel. But she knew he was working behind the scenes,

protecting Ethan Hale. Even though she was certain he was there, she

couldn’t spot him anywhere.

A wave of disappointment washed over her as Maxwell’s words replayed in

her mind. That heartless man was right–Emmanuel belonged to Mackenzie,

not to her. He never had and never would. She longed to see him, but she

didn’t even have a valid reason to approach him.

At 25, Ashton was past the stage of youthful infatuation, but only two men

had ever truly entered her heart–and both were married. She wanted to

move on, to start a new relationship, but there wasn’t a third option in sight.

Suddenly, she felt an overwhelming sense of loneliness. No parents, no

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friends, no job, and no lover. She was adrift, without a clear sense of direction

in her life. While everyone around her at the venue seemed filled with

excitement, Ashton sat quietly in the back, feeling distinctly out of place.

Nathan had come to Capitol Hall with one purpose: to replace his master,

Emmanuel. It had been days since Emmanuel arrived in Zovince, and yet he

hadn’t visited the Chapman Estate or even reached out, which irked Nathan.

The Chapman family was the wealthiest in the country and held significant

influence in national elections. Emmanuel, supporting Ethan, should have

come to the Chapman Estate, and Nathan felt slighted.

As Nathan searched for Emmanuel in the hall, he caught sight of a familiar

face sitting toward the back. Assigned by his father to attend the speeches

and debates, Nathan hadn’t brought a date. However, as the notorious

playboy with the most girlfriends in the country, Nathan couldn’t be seen

without a woman by his side. So, he decided to improvise.

“Hey, Ms. Summerton!” Nathan suddenly appeared next to Ashton, pulling out

a thick stack of cash and handing it to the audience member seated beside

her, effectively buying the seat.

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Ashton looked up, recognizing him instantly. “You again, weakling?”

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“Ouch!” Nathan sat down, frowning as he responded, “You’re not that strong

either! But I’ve been training under Emmanuel, and I might be stronger than

you now.”

“Are you? Want to test that? I could use someone to take my frustrations out

on,” Ashton replied coldly.

“But I don’t have a habit of hitting women,” Nathan lied, knowing he likely still

couldn’t beat Ashton in a fight. He was well aware of her temper and

definitely didn’t want to be her punching bag.

“Coward!” Ashton saw right through his lie. After all, it was a known secret that

Nathan loved to engage in playful scuffles with his girlfriends. His claim of not

hitting women was laughable.

“Ms. Summerton, I’ve got a better idea, something more fun, and that’ll really

test your skills,” Nathan said with sudden enthusiasm. “How about we go

hunting at the Hunter’s Den? Competing with a woman like you could be

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Nathan had played all sorts of games with women, but competing in real–life

combat with a strong, skilled woman–especially one as beautiful and

well–built as Ashton–was something he hadn’t experienced before. Even

though Emmanuel hadn’t given him much guidance lately, the training he

received back in Yeringham had helped him develop some internal strength.

Over the past few months, he had also enlisted a personal coach to further

his skills. Nathan was eager to see how far he’d come in actual combat.

“You’re into that kind of game too?” Ashton was taken aback for a moment

before sneering. “I didn’t expect that from someone as fragile as you.”

“Are you afraid to accept my challenge? Nathan shot back, clearly offended

by the insinuation that he was weak. He felt like this was the same disrespect

he got from women like Yuna Tanner. One day, he would make sure they all

saw how strong he really was.

“Fine, let’s go. But if you lose, you’ll have to call me Master!” Ashton responded

without hesitation.

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“Master?” Nathan paused before laughing. “Haha, I bet you’re only saying that

because you wish you could be my master’s wife, and since that didn’t work

out, you’ll settle for being my master instead, huh?”

“You… you’re talking nonsense! I don’t even like men like Emmanuel. What’s so

great about him anyway? He doesn’t understand women at all!” Ashton

snapped, her voice rising with frustration, drawing the attention of nearby

audience members.

Her face flushed with embarrassment as she quickly lowered her voice. “It’s

settled then. If you don’t show up, I’ll think even less of you.”

With that, Ashton stood up and left. She no longer cared about the

presidential candidates‘ speeches or debates. She wasn’t like Emmanuel,

who burdened himself with matters of national pride and the greater good

while neglecting those around him. Hmph!

Nathan watched her leave, his eyes tracing her figure and noting her unique

presence. A slow smile crept across his face. “Interesting… I wonder what it’ll

be like to have such a pretty apprentice Haha…”

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Meanwhile, Emmanuel, operating under the alias of Mr. Wolf, remained

entirely focused on his covert mission, ensuring Ethan’s safety. As it was a

secret operation, he couldn’t appear in public unless absolutely necessary,

which made it impossible for Ashton to replace him.

The speeches and debates wrapped up by noon, and everything remained

peaceful, with no incidents taking place. However, the debate between Ethan

Hale and Mason Morgan had been a battle of words with no less intensity

than an actual fight.

Emmanuel had to admit that Mason was indeed a strong competitor for

Ethan. As the head of the Agriculture Department, Mason greatly benefited

Chanaea, ensuring both economic growth and the welfare of the people.

Based on the most recent official polls, Mason was currently leading the race, with a noticeable gap between him, Ethan, and Catherine. Unless something

drastic happened in the coming month, Mason had a high chance of

becoming the next president.

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