Jessie paused for a moment, processing what Ashlyn had just said,“That’s true, but it just makes me so angry!”
Ashlyn snorted. “You’re not just here to vent your anger at me,are you?”
Ashlyn knew Jessie well.
Before Ashlyn had even woken up, Jessie had sent her a series of voice messages to vent her anger. It was obvious that she was here for something else.
“What’s going on? Why are people saying that the baby that Ashlyn’s carrying is Gordon’s? Raina, is it true?”
“Don’t worry. The news is groundless. We won’t know who th efather is until she gives birth and gets a paternity test. We’ll insist that Devin is the father. As long as public opinion goes outof control, Eimore won’t let Ashlyn marry Gordon even if Gordon is the father of the kid!”
“You are right! I’l find someone to do it right away!”
The recording lasted for just about ten seconds but Ashlyn could tell who they were. Ashlyn couldn’t help but ask, “Where did it come from?”
Jessie raised her eyebrows and said, “I wasn’t expecting it. WhenI was having dinner, I saw them come in with some bags. Iplanned to find an opportunity to teach them a lesson, but Ididn’t expect to hear this. So I recorded it and here we are.”Ashlyn touched Jessie’s head, as if stroking a puppy. “You’re awesome, Jessie!”
Jessie pursed her lips, dissatisfied. “What are you doing? Are you petting a dog?”
“If you say you are a dog, I can’t do anything.” Ashlyn shrugged.Jessie changed the topic. “Never mind. Point is, think Raina and her sister are behind this whole thing. What do you think?”
Ashlyn nodded. sir Jessie, who was always mocked for being a bit dull, sniffed never knew you were so smart.”
indignantly. “Can’t you be nicer to me, Ashlyn?”Smiling faintly, Ashlyn picked up a strawberry and held it up infront of her. “Of course I can. Here, open wide.”
Jessie opened her mouth obediently. As soon as she took a biteof the strawberry, Ashlyn cooed approvingly. “Good girl”
Jessie was rendered speechless.
It was as though Ashlyn saw her as a pet!
Jessie didn’t mind it, though. Ashlyn was her best friend, after all.Jessie took a deep breath and decided to let it slide. “So how are you going to deal with Raina and her sister, Ashlyn?”After munching on a strawberry, Ashlyn reached for Jessie’s phone, murmuring, “I haven’t decided yet. Let me forward therecording on your phone to my e-mail.”
Jessie nodded. “Raina and Arabella disgust me. Arabella used to pretend that she had a thing with Gordon just to provoke you, and now, it’s Raina who’s making things difficult for you. Plus, thistime, they’ve caused you so much trouble that even yourreputation is affected. We should teach them a lesson!”
Ashlyn smiled calmly. “Don’t worry. Tl never let anyone whodares to provoke me get away with it”
Raina, Arabella, and Nathaniel—Ashlyn would get even with them oneby one. Hearing what Ashlyn said, Jessie immediately understood thatAshlyn had a plan already. Her eyes lit up in excitement. “Whatare you going to do?”
Ashlyn glanced at her and shrugged. “I told you, I haven’t figureditout”
Ashlyn wasn’t lying. What happened this time around wasdifferent from before, There were a lot of people involved, andthey had lured Ashlyn into an elaborate trap.
Since Ashlyn wanted to settle accounts with them, she had tothink the way they did.
Jessie’s shoulders slumped over in disappointment. “Well, okay.”‘Then she popped another strawberry into her mouth and said in between chewing, “These strawberries are delicious. Did Talia get them for you? Ask her to buy some for me, too!”After a short pause, Ashlyn answered slowly, “They’re not fromTalia”
‘Oh, so you bought them? Where did you get them? The market nearby? I’ll buy two boxes the next time too!”
“Yes,” Ashlyn answered casually.
‘Truth be told, Devin was the one who had bought those strawberries for Ashlyn. She had no clue as to where he bought them.After gobbling up the last strawberry, Jessie blew a kiss to Ashlyn.”Get some rest, okay? I won’t bother you anymore.”
Sitting on the sofa, Ashlyn looked up at Jessie and waved her hand lazily. “Leave already.” There were only twelve strawberries in total, and Jessie had eaten ten,
Eyeing the empty strawberry box, Ashlyn laughed helplessly.Jessie was such a child!
Having had ten strawberries, Jessie felt a little full. But Ashlyn’s strawberries were just so delicious!
Jessie followed Ashlyn’s gaze and also saw the empty box. Worried that Ashlyn would give her an earful, she scurried off quickly.
There seemed to be someone inside that car, but Jessie didn’t stare at them.
She just glanced at the Maybach, got into her car, and drove away,
As soon as she passed an intersection, she suddenly thought about the strawberries, so she drove into the square and went into the fruit market to buy two boxes of strawberries.
The strawberries Jessie had chosen were even bigger and prettier than Ashlyn’s.
Jessie guessed that they should be more delicious than Ashlyn’s.Jessie happily snapped pictures of the photogenic strawberriesand sent them to Ashlyn.
Ashlyn took one look at the photos and replied with two words,”Not funny.”
Ashlyn doubted they would taste as good as they looked.
Just then, the doorbell rang. Ashlyn raised her eyebrows in surprise.
Who else would visit her today?‘As soon as she opened the door, Ashlyn’s good mood was ruined.
It was Gordon.
‘The smile on Ashlyn’s face disappeared instantly when she saw Gordon by her door.She held the door and walked a step forward. Obviously, she didn’t want to let Gordon in,
Ashlyn looked at Gordon and said sarcastically, “What a rare visitor!”Her voice was cold. This coupled with the slight sneer at the comers of her mouth made her true message clear
Gordon looked Ashlyn up and down quietly. She was in pajamas,which meant that she was probably about to go to bed. Shedidn’t have any makeup on, exposing the dark circles around hereyes.
Yet for some reason, in Gordon’s eyes, Ashlyn looked a bit more feminine.
He suddenly thought about the messages in Ashlyn’s phone.
The Ashlyn at the time seemed to be the one standing in front of him.
After a few seconds of absent-minded silence, Gordon finally opened his mouth. “What happened on the Internet—”Hearing his words, Ashlyn chuckled. “You think it’s true?”
Of course Gordon knew that nothing had happened between them that night
But he could tell that Ashlyn misunderstood him. He frowned and said frankly, “I now it’s not true.”
“Then what brings you here?” Every word that left Ashlyn’s mouth was as sharp as a blade,stabbing at Gordon’s heart aggressively. “We all know it’s not true,but you know that it’s not easy to convince the public otherwise.Even if I clarify the truth, people will never believe me.”
‘After a slight pause, Gordon continued, “Ashlyn, I know you see meas a huge jerk, but know thi
‘m in love with you. Remanying me is the best solution. I know that I wasn’t a good husband before. In fact, [must’ve hurt you, I’ve been reflecting on it since‘we got divorced. I know that you loved me very much, You married me because you loved me. I hope you can think my proposal over…”
‘That was the most words Gordon had ever said to Ashlyn in one go.He spoke fast, saying everything he needed to say in one breath,‘And Gordon knew why he said it all so quickly; he was afraid that Ashlyn would cut him off abruptly, preventing him from completing his piece
For the first time in his life, Gordon had put aside his pride and self
-esteem,Listening to his monologue, Ashlyn suddenly broke into a smile.”So you came here today to tell me thatyou want to remarry me?”
Gordon’s whole body stiffened. He looked at Ashlyn awkwardly and mumbled, “Yes.”Ashlyn sneered. “You’re delusional, Gordon Jones!”
Ashlyn thought it was so funny. It turned out that not only was Nathaniel shameless, but so was his grandson!‘There wasn’t a single normal person in the Jones family!
‘After saying that, Ashlyn went back inside her apartment andslammed the door in Gordon’s face.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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