At this point, I knew I should not dampen Ashton’s spirit, but I could not keep quiet and watch the Fuller Corporation crumble.
I hesitated for a moment but decided to voice out my opinion. “Let’s go slow, okay? Without a strong foundation, the company will collapse easily. We should spend time accumulating our resources and building our connections.”
Ashton shook his head in disagreement. “It’s not as easy as it seems.”
He gave me a sullen gaze and continued, “The Moores has been trying to stop me since they heard that I was venturing into K City, so it’s only normal that my other business rivals are now doing the same to sabotage me as well.”
Of course, I was aware of the dilemma he was in. But I only wanted him to be safe in this trying time as that was my biggest concern.
Noticing the changes in my expression, he grabbed my hands and leaned on the couch. “But you see, I’m still in one piece. Besides, there’s no turning back now, Scarlett. Even if I don’t expand my business empire, my rivals would still think of ways to take us down. Instead of waiting to be butchered, I might as well take them down first.”
I was shocked to learn how ambitious he was, but at the same time, I totally understood his logic. Besides, no one could stop Ashton if he was determined to get something done.
Instead of dampening his spirit, I should support his endeavors. But at this point, how could I not be worried?
It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there. Even if you have no intention of defeating your rivals, they will not hesitate to destroy you, and the winner will take it all.
Though I had the same concern as Emery, I decided to keep my opinion to myself and trust Ashton wholeheartedly.
I never believed that women were more inferior to men, but I had to admit that Ashton was more visionary than I was. After Ashton had finished his dinner, I left his office and went home directly.
While I was on my way back to the villa, I gave Emery a call and told her what Ashton said. She remained quiet for quite a long time, just like how I reacted in Ashton’s office.
She then made this remark, “Your man is one of a kind, Scarlett.”
A corner of my mouth quirked up. “I think everyone knows that.”
“I’m not trying to kiss his ass,” Emery said in a serious voice. “But with his ambition and courage, nothing’s going to hold him back from conquering the world.”
I could not agree more as that was exactly what I had in mind when Ashton told me his thoughts.
After another round of small talk, I ended the call and looked out the window to calm my mind, but I still could not shake off the uneasiness I felt.
Those who wished to sabotage Ashton had already settled down in K City for decades. Hence, he would definitely have a hard time dealing with them if he wished to take them down.
Something Ashton said earlier also reminded me how lax I had become.
Not only had I kept my hands off the Fuller Corporation during this period, but I had also turned into a housewife, not having any goals in life.
I did not mind being a housewife if I had all the house chores to keep me occupied, but since Mrs. Eriksen was in charge of all the tasks, I spent my days taking care of Summer and delivering dinner to Ashton.
