Elvin’s expression instantly darkened. “We have cooperated with Highlight Group for so many years. Ending our contract with them will cause a lot of criticism in the industry.”
Smiling faintly, Ashlyn slid the document across the desk towards Elvin. “I know what you’re worried about, but I think you should read this first.”
Elvin had already seen this document.
However, the reason why Ashlyn was showing him this document again was to tell him that she knew everything about him and Robbie. In a word, she was about to blackmail him.
“What the hell is this? Ashlyn, where did you get this?”
Elvin’s expression immediately darkened when he read the first page. He looked up at Ashlyn, frowning tightly.
Ashlyn smiled. “You don’t have to worry about where I got it. I can guarantee that the data in it is accurate. I’ll let go of whatever happened in the past. After all, I wasn’t here yet. But now that you’ve put me in charge of this project, I refuse to let the company suffer losses.”
After a slight pause, she continued, “Or do you think it’s okay to use our company’s money to support Highlight Group?”
She locked eyes with Elvin firmly.
Elvin felt like he was caught in the act. He reached for a pen and signed the contract swiftly. “I suppose it won’t be a pity to abandon Highlight Group.”
Ashlyn reached for the signed contract and said lightly, “Don’t worry. I’m only doing my job.”
As long as Elvin didn’t provoke her, she would never expose his dirty secrets.
Elvin paused for a moment and then stood up to shake Ashlyn’s hand. “You have a bright future ahead of you.”
Though she was young, she was fearless.
“Thanks, but I know I could learn a thing or two from you.”
Her words satisfied Elvin, and he could tell that she didn’t intend to pursue this matter. “You’re welcome. Let’s learn from each other and work together to improve Fairway Group.”
“Great.”
The smile on Ashlyn’s face disappeared as she walked out of Elvin’s office.
What a cunning fox Elvin was!
Monday was the busiest day of the week. After dealing with Elvin, Ashlyn had another meeting that lasted the rest of the day.
By the time she got off work, it was already dark outside.
Talia knocked on the door to her office just as she was packing up her things. “Miss Ramos, there’s a dinner party this Thursday. Would you like to attend it?”
Ashlyn pressed her fingertips against her temples tiredly. “What party?”
“Mingon Group’s.”
It was a business dinner. After thinking for a bit, Ashlyn finally said, “Okay. I’ll go.”
“Got it, Miss Ramos.”
Talia left her office. Ashlyn checked the time and found that it was already half past six.
She was about to leave when her phone rang.
Seeing the caller ID, she couldn’t help but smile. “Jessie?”
“Ashlyn, are you done with work yet? How about we have dinner?” Jessie asked excitedly.
Jessie had sold her studio a few months ago, so her schedule was often free.
“What do you feel like eating?” Ashlyn asked.
“There’s a popular restaurant in Trade Center.”
“Okay. I’ll be there in half an hour.”
“Okay! See you!”
Half an hour later, Ashlyn found Jessie sitting in a booth in the restaurant. Seeing the half-eaten appetizers on the table, she asked, “Did you wait long?”
“I was here when I called you,” Jessie replied simply.
Ashlyn clicked her tongue. “Well, order whatever you want. It’s my treat.”
“Good!”
Jessie grabbed the menu excitedly and began to order food.
After ordering, she looked up at Ashlyn and asked, “Is it true that Devin’s courting you?”
“Where did you hear that?” Ashlyn’s eyebrow shot up in surprise.
Jessie showed her a screenshot on her phone. “This was Devin’s post on Facebook earlier: The first day chasing Ashlyn.”
Ashlyn was speechless.
“So? Is it true? Didn’t you receive some flowers today?”
Ashlyn sighed. “I did.”
Jessie snorted. “Well, it’s true that Devin is a playboy, but the way he looked at you was special. Why don’t you find out if he’s being serious this time?”
“Because I’m not interested.” Ashlyn rolled her eyes.
And she meant it. She had no interest in Devin at all.
Seeing that Ashlyn was dead serious, Jessie dropped the subject.
Devin wasn’t a good match for Ashlyn anyway.
But Devin refused to give up. He did quite the opposite and went all out in his pursuit of Ashlyn. He sent her flowers every day and always talked about Ashlyn on Facebook. This bit of juice gossip spread in their circles, but the other person involved was very calm.
At the dinner party that Thursday, Ashlyn looked stunning in her sexy chic black dress. As a result, all eyes were on her as soon as she stepped foot in the party.
Jessie had come with Ashlyn to join in on the fun. When she saw Devin making his way towards them, she tugged at Ashlyn’s arm and hissed, “Ashlyn, look.”
Looking in the direction Jessie was pointing, Ashlyn frowned when she saw Devin approach.
“Miss Ramos.”
Before they could do anything, Devin stopped right in front of Ashlyn.
He was wearing a deep red suit today which perfectly complimented his warm skin tone.
Ashlyn forced a faint smile. “Mr. Stanley.”
“Did you receive the flowers I sent you?”
Taking a sip of wine, Devin looked her gorgeous figure up and down.
“Yes, they were pretty.”
“Then why didn’t you go on a date with me?”
Ashlyn paused slightly. When did he ever ask her out on a date?
Then she realized that she had never bothered to check if there was a card that came with the bouquet. She raised her eyebrows slightly, but her expression remained calm. “I’m sorry, Mr. Stanley. I’ve been busy recently.”
Devin didn’t let her go so easily. “Then if it’s not too much for me to ask, may I have this dance?”
As he spoke, he offered her his arm and gestured at the dance floor.
Jessie stood aside to watch the fun. Everyone in Courtbush already knew that Devin was chasing after Ashlyn.
And now, Devin was asking her to dance. Although the guests were pretending to mind their own business, all eyes were secretly on them.
“I don’t dance, Mr. Stanley.”
In fact, Ashlyn could dance—she just didn’t want to dance with him.
“I don’t mind if you step on me.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Devin took her hand and led her to the dance floor.
Aiken, who was watching this scene unfold, couldn’t help but sneer in disdain. “What an asshole!”
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