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The Chapman family’s wealth and influence were truly astonishing mein
just twenty minutes of hearing that their heir had been shot of Hunter’s cen
a helicopter had arrived on the scene.
“Nathan, wake up! If you die, I win by default Ashton shouted as the medics
loaded Nathan into the helicopter. She stayed by his side the entire time,
calling his name. But eventually, she was blocked by the Chapmans men,
forced to watch helplessly as Nathan, his condition unknown, was whisked
away for emergency treatment.
Ashton felt an overwhelming heaviness in her heart, as though the
snowstorm outside had filled her chest. The events of the night had her mind
swirling with confusion. Maxwell had given her a heartfelt confession, even
putting a diamond ring on her finger, and for a moment, she’d felt herself
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being pulled back into the past. She had wanted to fall into his arms many
times that night.
Nowever, she had held back, her sense of morality reining her in. Ashton had
never wanted to interfere in other people’s relationships. She hadn’t stepped
between Emmanuel and Mackenzie, and now, she didn’t want to come
between Maxwell and Chiara. But if Maxwell continued to pursue her, she
knew she would eventually cave. She even imagined a future where, if
Maxwell divorced Chiara, she would give in to her feelings and reunite with
him, throwing caution to the wind for love.
But something about Nathan’s actions that night–the way he had risked his
life to protect her and the sincerity in his words–had wholly shattered the
spell of Maxwell’s sweet promises. Nathan might be a flawed man, even a
player, but his eyes were genuine, and his words lacked the polished deceit
of Maxwell’s, Compared to Maxwell’s smooth, honeyed lines, which felt like
fragile soap bubbles ready to pop, Nathan’s actions had been row and
honest
With that realization, Ashton removed the Snow Blossom diamond ring from
her finger. Her gaze hardened with determination. “Nathan, you might be a
weakling, but I swear I’ll find out who did this to you and make sure they pay.”
she muttered to herself, her determination growing as she started making
her way back.
Meanwhile, deep in a secluded part of the forest, where everyone had been
drawn away by the commotion of Nathan’s shooting, Chiara and Maxwell
had taken refuge. Chiara had dragged Maxwell along after firing the shot, but
he wasn’t a trained fighter like her. Out of breath, he couldn’t keep running
and finally had to stop.
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“Useless,” Chiara scoffed, pausing with him, her voice filled with disdain.
Most people would have snapped at such an insult, especially under the
tress of the situation. Anyone else might have even lashed out at her
arrogance, but not Maxwell. He wasn’t offended at all. Instead, he apologized
“I’m sorry, darling. I know I slowed you down. If I had your martial arts skills, we
could have taken down Nathan together without anyone knowing. Now, I’m
not even sure if he’s dead.”
Chiara smirked coldly. “Whether he’s dead or not doesn’t matter. No one saw
us, and that’s what counts. As long as he doesn’t wake up before the
elections, we’ve accomplished what we needed.”
Maxwell blinked in realization before nodding, offering her a thumbs up.
“You’re brilliant, darling! All we needed was to cut Emmanuel’s connection to
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the Chapman family. Whether Nathan dies or not really doesn’t matter.”
Chiara’s confidence grow as she explained, “That shot should have hit a vital
oint. Even if he survives, he won’t be up and about anytime soon.”
Maxwell agreed, but just as he was about to speak, Chiara clamped a hand
over his mouth. With her heightened senses as a fighter, she had detected
footsteps approaching. Her sharp eyes quickly identified the figure–it was
Ashton.
“Your little ex–girlfriend is coming. Since you still plan to use her to get the
Dragon Tome, I’ll leave you to it,” Chiara whispered softly before slipping
away, leaving Maxwell to handle the situation.
Understanding Chiara’s signal, Maxwell rushed toward Ashton’s direction,
feigning panic as he approached her.
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“Who’s there?” Ashton called out, instantly alert at the sound of 166tstopa
approaching.
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“It’s me, Ash! Thank goodness I found you!” Maxwell’s voice rang out, full of
worry, as he rushed toward her, scanning her from head to toe. “Are you
alright? I saw a helicopter arrive earlier, and I was so scared that something
had happened to you!”
“I’m fine, thanks for your concern,” Ashton responded coolly, her tone
noticeably more distant than before. She furrowed her brow and asked,
“Didn’t I tell you not to wander off? Why did you come here?”
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Maxwell immediately explained, “I heard someone got shot, and I was worried
about you! Who got shot? What happened?”
Ashton couldn’t help but wonder if Maxwell was involved in Nathan’s shooting.
Could it have been a crime of passion? But the concern in his expression
seemed genuine, and without any concrete evidence, she dismissed the
suspicion.
“Nathan got shot,” she finally answered, studying his reaction closely.
Maxwell’s face turned deathly pale, his eyes wide with fear. “What? Who
would dare? Was it an accident? This is serious! Nathan’s the only heir to the
Chapman family. If anything happens to him, the Chapman family will lose it.
All of Zovince, maybe even all of Chanaea, will be rocked by this!”
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Ashton simply smiled slightly, not continuing the contion inden, de
reached into her pocket and pulled out the diamond ring Monnet bod geven
her, holding it out toward him.
“Ash, what… what are you doing? Do you not like the ring? I can get you a
better one!” Maxwell said, trying to hide his panic,
“It’s not about the ring. I do like it, but you’re not the person who should be
giving it to me,” Ashton said with determination, her voice steady.
“Why? Is it because I’m still married? I told you, I’m willing to divorce her for
you!” Maxwell pleaded, his voice tinged with desperation.
Ashton smiled softly, shaking her head. “Maxwell, seeing how nervous you are
about me right now, all the frustration and unresolved feelings I had for you
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are gone. I no longer hold any affection for you. Let’s never see each other
again.”
With that, she turned and walked away, leaving Maxwell standing there,
stunned.
The same Maxwell who had just shrugged off Chiara’s disdain minutes earlier
now wore a dark, stormy expression. He could immediately tell that
something had shifted in Ashton. Her eyes were different now, cold and
resolute. He knew that look–it meant her heart had changed. She had fallen
for Nathan, and now she felt nothing for him.
“F*ck!” Maxwell cursed, stomping his foot in frustration. All the injuries he’d
endured tonight were now for nothing.
“Well, that’s embarrassing.” Chiara’s mocking voice rang out as she stepped
out from the shadows, thoroughly enjoying Maxwell’s failure.
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Though furious, Maxwell forced a smile toward his wife. “Don’t worry, darling.
This is just a minor setback. I’ll adjust my strategy. I’ll still use that woman to
get the Dragon Tome, mark my words.”
“You better. I don’t keep dead weights,” Chiara said icily before walking away,
her disdain clear.
Maxwell’s forced grin faded as soon as she was gone, his face darkening with
fury. His eyes burned with malice as he muttered under his breath, “One day,
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I’ll make sure every arrogant, self–righteous woman who looks down on me
will grovel like a dog at my feet. Just wait.”
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