Chapter 1752 You Are In Charge
John furrowed his eyebrows in disbelief. Looking thoughtful, he asked, “You’re saying that everything Ashton has been doing recently is a lie and that he is doing this undercover? Are you sure about that?”
As smart as he was, he quickly grasped the meaning behind my words. I nodded with my lips pursed, my eyes filled with undeniable conviction. “I’m certain of it.”
“Hmm…” Unconvinced, John let out a long hum and didn’t reveal his thoughts.
I could understand his skepticism. After all, even the Lyons family had been dragged into this war, which was one that we couldn’t afford to lose. It was too risky for him to have faith in Ashton, who had never pledged his loyalty to anyone.
If he was still a youth, he would make the same bet as I did without a care for the consequences. But now, he was all grown up and was a legitimate head of a family. Hence, he could no longer make decisions recklessly.
That day, his scathing words were not just meant to frighten me. If Ashton had really changed, he would go all out to take him down. But even so, he was apprehensive when faced with my decision to trust Ashton still.
After all, other than being stubborn and soft-hearted at times, John was someone who would deliberate upon matters comprehensively.
“John”—I suppressed the emotions in my heart and adjusted his jacket that had flipped over by his shoulder—”just prioritize Emma this time, all right? What you have done for me is more than enough.”
After a brief pause, I continued, “Although all good things must come to an end, I know that both of us are different. No matter what you choose this time or whether we’re on the same path, I will always remember that you are the biggest source of my courage.”
John let out a long sigh. “The way you talk really unsettles me.”
Taking a deep breath, I hid away my sorrows and looked up at him. With a confident smile, I answered, “You should get used to it because the conclusion will show that my judgment is correct.”
John grinned in response. “Are you really that confident in Ashton?”
I shook my head. “It’s more like I’m confident in my own choice. After all, I picked it up from you, no?”
With nothing to retort, John laughed in resignation.
“What’s so funny?” At that moment, Emma entered with her assistant.
“Nothing.” John turned to her while maintaining his smile. “You won. I admit my defeat.”
After shooting him a knowing glance, Emma laughed alongside him.
Sandwiched in the middle and being the third wheel, I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. “Can the two of you please stop flirting in front of me?”
“I didn’t. I’m innocent…” John raised his left hand. Instead of asking for mercy, he looked as if he was greeting someone.
After all, pleading for mercy required two hands, but he could only use one now.
Holding that thought, I couldn’t bring myself to laugh anymore.
As for Emma, she warmly put her arm around my shoulder, just like old times. “Don’t listen to his b*llshit. We were betting whether you would still take Ashton’s side this time. I put my chips on you while he did the opposite. The loser will be second-in-command at home forever.”
Second-in-command? Doesn’t that mean he no longer has any status in the family? On second thought, John never did possess any authority at home to begin with.
“I have lost miserably this time.” John began to put on a pitiful look. Although he was just pretending, it did lighten up the atmosphere significantly.
Shrugging, I quickly apologized. “I’ll let you be the top dog in my house in the future, just as how it was when Ashton lost his memory. You were in charge of everything then.”
With his spirit suddenly reinvigorated, John pointed to the air and said, “Remember what you said.”
I looked down at his well-defined fingers and pushed them aside with a smile, just as how I would coax a child of Audrey’s age. “Of course, and I won’t go back on my word. You’d better remember it.”
John chuckled like a child. “You don’t even have to remind me. This is something I will definitely remember. By the time Ashton returns, I’ll make sure I claim it from him.”
