When There Is Nothing Left But Love
Chapter 1335

Chapter 1335

After giving it some thought, I no longer felt mad and decided to change the topic. “What do you thinkCameron and Zachary are planning? They literally wasted all their time on your and Rebecca’s stupidmarriage alliance in the past. They were so blinded by that and never realized that we were actuallyfamily. Yet, now they’re trying to force me into a marriage alliance? Don’t you think they’re going toofar?”

“People change,” Ashton soothed. “Everyone reacts differently in tough times… Maybe you shouldinvestigate if the Moore family is in trouble. You did deal a heavy blow to them back when you tried toavenge Macy. Perhaps a rival snuck past their defenses now that they’re weakened. Hence, yourparents resorted to the marriage alliance? But then again, these are just my optimistic deductions. I’mnot sure if your parents have other reasons, so I suppose we’ll have to wait and see.”

I nodded. A look of solemn contemplation showed on my face as I looked at Ashton. “I noticed thatHerman and Thora seemed closer at Bryson’s father’s birthday banquet. Have the Zieglers and theTrivetts signed on to the Pitcoin business deal?”

Ashton cracked a proud smile. “Yep. They’ve taken the bait. My men have begun analyzing the steps tocracking Pitcoin’s software, so it won’t be long before they succeed. You don’t have to worry about athing since I’m handling this. Now, back to important matters since you’ve piqued my interest—who’sthe man that’s bold enough to go on a blind date with you?”

It was indeed suspicious that Elliot rushed from overseas to go on a blind date with me during thistumultuous time.

“Elliot Jacobson,” I uttered with seriousness. “A local from M Country that recently returned fromabroad. Also, I think Zachary is interested in a business collaboration with the Jacobson family.”

“Got it, I’ll have Joseph run a check later.”

“Okay.”

I nodded obediently. Then in the split second that followed, I caught a glimpse of Ashton’s browsflinching in pain. Although it was very brief and subtle, I definitely saw it.

“Ashton? Are you alright?” My eyes stared with great concern at his face while my smile faltered.

“Mm-hmm, what’s wrong?” Ashton held a normal expression as if nothing had ever happened. He castan innocent face at me before revealing a tired look. It seemed like he had deliberately focused thecamera so that I could see him kneading his brows. He sighed deeply, “I’ve been overwhelmed withwork these past two days and haven’t had proper rest. I suppose I should take some time off to get agood night’s sleep.”

My face stiffened with concern at this. I uttered a quick response, “You should hang up and turn in earlysince you’re tired.”

Ashton stared straight into the camera as his lips curved slightly. “You should go to bed too. I’ll call youtomorrow?”

“Mm-hmm.”

Ashton hung up right after I responded. Seeing the screen flicker back into the call history, my heartsank.

He had always been skilled at disguising his emotions, not showing a hint of how he truly felt. It was thesame when it came to business; he would never reveal his thoughts to his opponents, regardless ofwhether the situation he faced was good or bad.

But I’m not his opponent… I’m his wife, the one who’s been by his side for ten years and knows him themost.

I knew him all too well. It was impossible for that man, who constantly sought after perfection, to feeltired.

My instincts told me that Ashton was definitely hiding something from me, and it felt like the kind ofsecret that worried me.

I slumped on the bed for nearly a minute before the memories of recent events flashed through mymind. With haste, I scrambled for the phone and dialed Millie’s number.

“Get the car. I’m going over to Fuller Corporation.”

Millie’s efficiency was considered one of the most elite. She had parked the car across the street by thetime I was done getting ready.

I clambered onto the passenger seat with my eyes glued in the distance. My lips scrunched tightly as Imanaged one word, “Hurry.”

Millie said nothing, but she understood my instruction perfectly. She slammed onto the accelerator andsped for our destination.

It took less than twenty minutes for us to arrive in front of Fuller Corporation. I dashed inside,unbothered if Thora or anyone else had strategically placed any spies around the area.

At that time of day, Fuller Corporation wasn’t empty. Almost every floor had about one or two lights on,indicating that there were many employees working overtime. I raced into the lift and hurriedly pressedonto the floor where the president’s office is located.

Once the elevator doors opened, I sprinted out and barged into his office. What I saw next was just as Ihad expected—no one was there.