When There Is Nothing Left But Love Chapter 1648
“Hold on.” Just as things were going to go south, Quince raised his hand to gesture for him to halt.
“Why?” Lucas evidently could not read Quince’s mind. “Can’t you see that these people are toying with us?”
However, Quince grinned. His eyes were glued on Ashton as he enunciated, “As expected of the richest man in Chanaea. You’re a good judge in both things and people. I will thank you on behalf of the organization for your goodwill, and we’ll consider your offer.”
After a pause, he cocked his head to the side and looked at me solemnly. “Regardless of whether we’ll get to work together or not, we won’t forget the benefits you have offered to us. Do wait for good news from us, Stovall.”
With that said, he stood up and gave us a curt nod as a farewell before turning to leave. “We’ll take our leave now.”
Lucas was confounded, and it took him several seconds to snap back to his senses. “What the f*ck are you doing?”
Then, he spat on the ground before begrudgingly following Quince out.
The sounds of the sports cars’ engines revved up outside, and soon, they disappeared into the dark. Finally, the night was peaceful again.
“D*mn those bast*rds!” John cursed as he sat back down on the couch. As he tidied his clothes, he grumbled under his breath, “That guy isn’t gay, is he? He kept touching me. F*ck!”
It had been so many years, but still, he did not have a brain-to-mouth filter; he still swore relentlessly in front of the children.
I shook my head, exasperated, and pretended as though I had heard nothing. Instead, I quickly asked Summer, “Did they come after you before this? Why didn’t you say anything to us?”
“It’s fine, Mom.” Summer seemed optimistic. “I’ll have to deal with the club eventually, so I thought why not start now? However, I never thought they would come to the house. I’m sorry to have troubled you both.” She held my hand.
The way Summer behaved was so sensible and courteous. That left me at a loss as to how I should close the gap between us. It felt like everything I said would be empty promises and nothing useful. I could only sigh inwardly.
“You’re right to apologize,” said Ashton suddenly.
Summer spun around. Like me, she never thought that Ashton would have actually blamed her for the situation. After a moment of contemplation, she lowered her head and softly said, “Sorry, Father, I’ll do my best. I won’t make the same mistake next time.”
“Did you think that I’m berating you for not being able to deal with those two men?” Ashton’s expression was grave, and his tone was icy. It was the same demeanor he had when he used to lecture Gregory.
Confusion was written on Summer’s face. She frowned, but she did not reply to him.
Ashton stared at her for a while, and the temperature in the room dropped. Finally, he enunciated, “Mr. Cress.”
Jared, who had been standing in the corner, stepped forward when he heard Ashton. “Yes?”
“Someone in M Country has contacted me and told me that they would like to invite you to be a lecturer in their university. You’ll be treated well there, and I’ve agreed to it on your behalf. Your flight is tomorrow afternoon, so go ahead and make the necessary preparations for it,” Ashton told him.
Jared frowned and fell silent.
At the same time, Summer tightened her grip on my hand.
Even I was taken aback by how Ashton was suddenly sending Jared away.
“Your silence is your agreement,” Ashton declared. With that said, he uncrossed his legs, stood up, and went upstairs. “Say your farewells.”
Soon, he disappeared behind the corner of the stairwell.
Only after he was gone, then did Summer let a reluctant look creep on her face. Quietly she asked, “Mommy, what did Mr. Cress do wrong to make Daddy mad?”
“Who wouldn’t be mad?” John scoffed at the side.
When I raised my head to look at Jared, I realized that he did not have any other expressions than the usual one he wore. He still looked like the honest, mellow man he usually was.
However, Jared was not someone to be judged by his cover.
Maybe Ashton noticed something.
“Calm down.” I patted the back of Summer’s hand to console her. “Let me ask him.”
