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Ashton helped the injured Maxwell to the checkpoint at the hunting grounds,
dragging the dead Arctic wolf behind them. It was a safe house set
up
for
players to rest, as well as a scoring station for the game.
“Maxwell, you’re hurt pretty badly. Once we reach the safe house, you should
drop out of the game,” said Ashton coldly as they approached the building.
Maxwell, however, simply smiled. With his experience and keen observation,
he could tell that Ashton’s attitude toward him had softened. Though she still
spoke harshly, it was clear her demeanor was different from before.
“Ash, I’m not quitting. This might be my only chance to relive the past with
you. Even if I die here, I want to spend this time with you,” Maxwell replied, his
words making Ashton feel momentarily drained of energy. But before she
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could respond, a familiar, carefree voice interrupted.
Ms. Summerton, what’s going on? Have you suddenly turned soft and
decided to save this sc*mbog?”
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Ashton turned to see Nathan flanked by two women. For a moment, she
tensed, but then, seeing Nathan’s playful expression, she retorted, “Who in the
world could out–sc*mbag than you, Mr. Chapman? You’ve even managed to
pick up women on the hunting grounds!”
Haha… I admit, no one can outdo me when it comes to being a playboy. But
when it comes to being a sc*mbag? Maxwell’s got me beat by just a bit. I’ll
give him that!” Nathan laughed, entirely unbothered by being called out for
his behavior. He knew who exactly he was–someone who had dated so
many women he’d lost count.
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Ashton rolled her eyes. As much as Maxwell had hurt her in the past, standing
next to Nathan made Maxwell seem less of a sc*mbag by comparison.
Maxwell merely smiled dismissively, refusing to engage in a debate with
Nathan. This restraint was a sign of his maturity compared to Nathan’s more
flamboyant nature.
“Mr. Chapman, who is this woman?” one of the ladies accompanying Nathan
sneered at Ashton, her tone full of hostility. She was a daughter of the Ashford
family, a prominent name in Zovince’s elite circles, and had long dreamed of
marrying into the Chapman family. Now that she had a chance to be close to
Nathan, she wasn’t about to let another woman get in her way.
The other woman was her best friend, another socialite from Zovince. The two
had even plotted to find a secluded spot in the snowy wilderness to offer
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Nathan a “double delight.”
“Just some woman from the Summerton family in Nuthana. I’m planning to
hake her my apprentice,” Nathan boasted, enjoying the moment. “Ms.
Summerton, I’ve already scored a big hunt today. I’m ahead of you! If you
continue flirting with this sc*mbag, you’ll fall behind, and soon enough, you’ll
be bowing to me and calling me master!”
Ashton scoffed, rolling her eyes. “It’s still too early to tell who gets the last
laugh.”
Their playful banter didn’t sit well with Maxwell. He knew Nathan’s reputation
for seducing women wherever he went. He couldn’t help but wonder if
Nathan had designs on Ashton too. Worse, he didn’t know about Nathan’s
connection to Emmanuel and suspected that Nathan, like himself, might be
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trying to use Ashton to get his hands on the Dragon Tome. If Nathan posed a
threat to his plans, Maxwell knew he’d have to eliminate him quietly.
Haha, well, I’m off. You two keep up your little love–hate game with this
sc*mbag!” Nathan said, laughing without restraint. Before leaving, he shot
Maxwell a knowing glance.
As fellow members of Zovince’s Four Geniuses, the two men knew each
other’s true natures all too well. They held a mutual disdain for each other.
Maxwell looked down on Nathan for being shallow, believing that without his
privileged background, Nathan wouldn’t deserve the title of one of Zovince’s
elites. On the other hand, Nathan despised Maxwell for being two–faced,
playing the perfect gentleman in public while scheming in the shadows. He
had no respect for men like Maxwell.
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Of course, Nathan had no noble intentions either. He had already warned
Ashton, and if she was foolish enough to fall for Maxwell’s act again, he
wouldn’t feel responsible for what happened next.
After registering their kill, Ashton was ready to leave the safe house and
continue hunting.
“Let me help you, Ash!” Maxwell, still bandaged from his injuries, insisted on
accompanying her.
“You’re injured. Why are you even thinking of coming along?” Ashton snapped,
her irritation clear.
Just as Maxwell had predicted, her tone remained cold–part of her natural
demeanor–but her eyes revealed concern. She wasn’t entirely indifferent to
him anymore.
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“Ash, I told you, from this moment on, I don’t want to be apart from you,”
Maxwell said, suddenly grabbing Ashton’s hand tightly,
Ashton struggled for a moment, trying to free her hand. When she couldn’t,
she stopped resisting altogether.
“Let’s go together and take down the 1300–pound beast. We’ll win this hunt,
and everyone will admire us as the perfect couple in the snowy wilderness!”
Maxwell said with a playful smile.
“Us? And what about your wife?” Ashton’s cold tone showed she wasn’t easily
swept up in his romantic words.
“I’ll divorce her and marry you!” Maxwell declared with conviction. “I’ve always
loved you, and my marriage with Chiara was purely for politics. I’m ready to
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follow my heart now, I won’t be my family’s puppet anymore!”
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Ashton couldn’t help but feel moved by his words. She breathed deeply, her
heath visible in the cold air. “That’s going to cause you a lot of trouble.”
“I don’t care!” Maxwell replied passionately. “For the chance to be with you, I’d
face death itself! What’s a little trouble compared to that?”
Ashton sighed deeply. She had admired many men in her life, but there were
only two she had ever truly loved. Since Emmanuel was entirely devoted to
Mackenzie, leaving no space for any other woman, Ashton had long given up
on pursuing him. Now, with Maxwell opening his heart to her, her mind was
starting to race.
“Oh, and here,” Maxwell said, pulling out a ring from his bag. “This ring is called
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Snow Blossom. It’s said to bring good luck. On this snowy night, I’m giving it to
the woman I love most, you, Ashton,”
Me presented a diamond ring shaped like a blooming snowflake. No woman
could easily resist Maxwell’s combination of charm and beautiful gifts, and
Ashton was no exception. She let him slip the ring onto her finger without
protest.
With the ring now on her finger, Maxwell smiled triumphantly, holding Ashton’s
hand as they ventured deeper into the snowy mountains. Unbeknownst to
them, Chiara had been watching from a hidden spot, her gaze as cold as the
snow around them.
Meanwhile, on another part of the hunting grounds, the two women clinging
to Nathan were growing impatient.
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“Mr. Chapman, let’s have some fun! What’s the point of hunting animals when
you could be hunting hearts? Isn’t that your favorite game?” the women
teased, trying to keep his attention.
Nathan laughed but then suddenly pushed them away. “You know, you’ve
just made me realize something.”
Both women looked at him in confusion.
“I’ve hunted too many women. They’re all the same once they’re undressed.
I’m bored of it now! I want something more exciting, something that
challenges my skills. Otherwise, all this training would have been a waste.”
The two women stared at him, dumbfounded. Nathan ignored their reactions
and walked away, laughing as he headed toward the deeper, more
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dangerous parts of the snow–covered mountains.
The truth was, for the past six months, Nathan had been focusing on
proving himself, moving away from his past life of flirting and chasing
women. He wanted to be like Emmanuel, his master, a true hero. The old life
of endless women and shallow thrills no longer satisfied him. He’d grown up.
Nathan hadn’t come to this hunting event to flirt or chase after women. He
came to win. He wanted to dominate this game, make a name for himself,
and announce to the world that Nathan Chapman had transformed. From
now on, he would rely on his strength and skill–not just his wealth–to prove
himself.
