Ashlyn believed that no one would attack unless attacked.Since Betsy drugged her, Ashlyn would fight back.
“Okay, Miss Ramos.”
Talia knew Ashlyn well since she had been working for her for a while now.She knew that Ashlyn had to get even with Betsy.
After all, Ashlyn had taken revenge on Denise almost immediately after Denise had drugged her.
They had gotten a new project, and Ashlyn was in meetings for almost the entire day.It was seven o’clock and already dark out when she got off work.
Ashlyn pulled out her phone and saw that she had a message from Devin.
The accident that night had something to do with Devin.He didn’t know about it, but he was the cause.
Now, Ashlyn found Devin’s ex-girlfriends troublesome.She didn’t like trouble.It was getting late.
Ashlyn decided to take the files she was holding with her so that she could read them at home.
Ashlyn hadn’t had dinner yet, but she was alone.
Cooking at home would be a waste of time.So she decided to have some food near the company.
“Ashlyn.”
A familiar voice called out to her the moment she walked out. It was Devin.
Ashlyn’s eyebrows shot up as she smiled and watched him approach.
“Devin?”
“Have you had dinner?”
“No.”
“Shall we have dinner together?’ Devin asked, his eyes smiling.
“Okay.” She thought it was a good idea since she had something to tell him.
“What do you want to eat?”
“Your call.”
Devin continued to smile at her.
“Shall I cook for you?”
Ashlyn was surprised at his words, but she recovered quickly, her smile disappearing.She ignored his question as she said, “Let’s eat some Japanese food.I haven’t had it in a long time.”
Devin looked at her for along moment before nodding.
“Okay.”
They got into the car, but they were soon stuck in a massive traffic jam.
“I found out what happened that night,” said Devin.
“Talia also found out,” Ashlyn said, turning to look at him.
“It looks like you have an ulterior motive behind this meal,” Devin said, frowning.
Ashlyn didn’t reply.She merely smiled and turned to look out of the window.
The car was quiet again and it remained silent all the way to their destination.
When the pair arrived at the restaurant, Devin seemed to have forgotten the conversation they had in the car.
As they approached a table, he quickly pulled out a chair for Ashlyn in a show of gentlemanliness.
When she had sat down, he gave her the menu and asked what she would like to order.
The smile on his face returned as if the awkward moment in the car didn’t happen.
Ashlyn glanced at him but said nothing.She wanted to ask him to stay away from her, but she changed her mind and kept quiet instead.
Together, they both had a good meal.
The food was nice, especially the sushi which Ashlyn found delicious.
In fact, she enjoyed herself thoroughly.She was not surprised, though.She knew that Devin would never recommend a second-rate restaurant.
After the meal, Ashlyn cleaned her lips and cleared her throat to speak.
The fact that Devin was treating her to a wonderful dinner made it difficult for Ashlyn to be cruel to him.
No wonder people liked to talk over dinner.
It provided a good environment that enabled issues to be discussed amicably.
Ashlyn never did things in halves, though.
Once her mind was made up, she would go ahead to do what she decided.
“Devin,”
Ashlyn began with a smile.
Devin smiled back, his eyes twinkling merrily as usual.
“I know what you want to say, but before you say it, I’d like you to come with me to see someone.”
“Betsy?”
“No.”
Devin was clearly keeping her in suspense.
“Okay.”
Ashlyn shrugged with a slight smile.She believed that Devin was a smart man.She had refused him several times, and she was sure that he had enough sense to not continue chasing her.
After settling the bill, they both walked out of the restaurant and went back the car. It was 8 p.m.and Courtbush was already covered in darkness.
The neon lights blinking from several buildings highlighted the prosperity of the city.
Looking through the window at the heavy traffic outside, Ashlyn couldn’t help but remember when she first came to the city.
Back then, she was not very happy with what she saw.
Now she finally knew why.
The city was never her home.
While she was deep in her reverie, the car was brought to a halt.
Ashlyn looked outside and found that they had stopped at a_ hotel.
Immediately, her eyebrows shot up questioningly.
Devin was already unfastening his seat belt.He looked at her and grinned.
“Don’t think too much of it.She doesn’t live in Courtbush.She’s only here on a business trip.”
This explanation piqued Ashlyn’s curiosity.She was now more eager than ever to meet this person Devin was taking her to see.
“Actually, I was just wondering if paparazzi would be following us, Ashlyn told him with a smile.
After all, nowadays, the amount of attention on her and Gordon was much more than that on celebrities.
“I’ll deal with them if there are any,” Devin said confidently.
“Okay, Devin.Thank you.”
Ashlyn smiled.
Devin stepped out of the car and held open the door for her.
Then he led her into the hotel and straight to the elevator.
Soon, they arrived at the floor of their choice and Devin stepped out of the elevator with Ashlyn following closely behind.He led her down the long corridor until he got to the last door where he stopped and knocked.
“It’s me,” he said.
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