Chapter 21 It Was Ashton You Had a Rendezvous With
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Watching the smile slowly fade from Layla’s face, Ashton felt a twisted sense of satisfaction.
But just as quickly, Layla’s smile returned. “I never imagined the second son of the Baxters could be so childish?”
Ashton frowned. What did you say?”
“If you really had the guts to touch me, would you have arranged this secret meeting Layla gently pushed him aside and casually strolled around the private room. “There are no cameras here, and with all the noise outside, no one will notice this little room. You’re afraid Logan or Jonathan might find out about this meeting, so how could you dare lay a finger on me?” She sat on the couch and casually bit into an apple.
She had frequented such places before; private rooms like this were S–class secure, meant for high–stakes deals. Not a whisper could escape, let alone a fly.
Looking directly at Ashton, she said. “Mr. Baxter, drop the childish threats. You don’t scare me. Compared to the kidnapping by Kaleb, this was child’s play.
Ashton’s expression darkened, unable to mask his frustration as Layla’s casual provocations began to sting. “Do you really think I won’t do anything to you?”
“I’m right here. Do what you want.” Layla replied, her face set in a determined expression. As long as she remained Logan’s wife. Ashton wouldn’t dare touch her, no matter how bold he might seem.
Predictably, Ashton made no move after a few moments of tense silence.
Not wanting to push him too far, Layla softened her approach. “I’ll admit, I knew you were Ashton Baxter the first time I saw you. My actions weren’t to get your attention but to challenge you. I thought it was a shame for someone with your talent to be overlooked, so I wanted to provoke you into studying at Athena University. Her words were a mix of truth and fiction
Ashton recognized her attempt to defuse the situation, but he quickly countered, “My talent? What talent are you talking about?”
In Hastin, everyone knew Ashton, the second son of the Baxters, was a notorious playboy. His unruly behavior had led his brother Jonathan to send him abroad for training in hopes of taming his wild nature. A playboy, afterall, is often synonymous with a useless good–for–nothing. No one believed Ashton had any real talent.
Layla explained, “When you glanced at my test paper and knew I intentionally left the last question unanswered, it proved you understood all the questions perfectly but chose not to do them. You have a keen eye for people and can see through my intentions Thai shows you have talent but prefer to keep it hidden.“
Her words seemned to defuse some of Ashton’s anger. He sat down and chugged a bottle of beer before asking. “What else?”
I guess you think Jonathan alone is enough for the Baxters, Layla said, resting her chin on her hand. “The rumors about you two not getting along must be false. You really care about your brother.”
With their parents having passed away early, Jonathan had taken over the Baxters at the age of 17 and had been in charge for ten years. As the saying went, an elder brother was like a father. It was hard to believe Ashton would be at odds with the brother who had always protected him
Layla still remembered, in her past life when Jonathan passed away, Ashton knelt in front of the mourning hall for seven days and seven nights. When he emerged on the eigluh day, he seemed like a changed man. Subsequently, when he took control of the Baxters, his methods were swift and decisive, causing quite a stir in Hastin. It was evident that the bond between these brothers was extraordinary, albeit not widely knowIL
me so well”
Whether she had guessed his thoughts or not, Ashton turned away and retorted. “Don’t think you know me so
“I don’t claim to know you. Just making conversation.” Layla rose to her feet. “Alright, Mr. Baxter, I’ve lingered here long enough. Can I go now?”
“Hold on.” Ashton frowned, clearly not intending to let her leave so soon
“Threats made, revenge taken. What more do you want?” Layla asked.
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Chapter 21 It Was Ashton You Had a Rendezvous With
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Threats? Revenge? These were his intentions, but Layla had been here for quite a while and suffered no harm. he felt more agitated and uneasy!
On the
contrary,
Ashton felt somewhat frustrated. He had never stumbled so many times over a woman before. “Do you know Logan has another woman in Hastin?”
“Yeah, I know.” It’s none other than Harper, thought Layla
Seeing her indifferent expression, he was puzzled. “You don’t care?”
“It’s a manage of convenience for business reasons. What’s there to care about?” She shrugged. “Mr. Baxter, are you asking to sow discord between me and Logan?”
Ashton snorted. “I just want to say that guy is not reliable, and you two aren’t compatible.”
“I know, replied Layla. She and Logan were bound to divorce sooner or later. “Thanks for the kind reminder, Mr. Baxter. I’ll take my leave.” She waved goodbye at him.
Just as she was about to walk our of 27, Ashton took off his coat and threw it over her head. “It’s crowded here. Be careful, and don’t just get into anyone’s car.”
Layla knew he was referring to Sabrina. She was well aware of the relationship between the Rosses and the Baxters, which was why she got into Sabrina’s car. If it were someone else, she would be suspicious to the core.
She grinned and saiti. Til take that as your concern for me.”
Ashton glanced away. This woman is just too confident for her own good!
Draped in Ashton’s coat, Layla walked out of the nightclub, completely unaware of the camera aimed at her from a distance.
Early the next morning her phone buzzed on the bedside table. She thought it was her alarm, but when she picked it up, she saw missed calls from Logan, Leo, Peter, and finally, one from Zane.
She frowned. She had a feeling that something was amiss.
She quickly returned Logan’s call, but the call was quickly disconnected.
She then dialed Peter’s number, which was promptly answered this time. Peter asked angrily, “Laylal Where were you last night?
“Me? I was hanging out with my classmates.”
“Did you go to a nightclub?
Layla frowned. “What happened?”
“What happened? Someone posted your photos online, claiming you’re being indiscreet! Meeting men in nightclubs late at night!”
Layla immediately hung up on him, opened her phone’s app, and saw the trending topic. It read, “Robinson Group’s CEO’S Wife’s Late–Night Rendezvous with a Man in a Nightclub
Her mind reeled. Was this Ashton’s doing? No, it couldn’t be. He had nothing to gain from it. So, who could it be?
Just then, Zane called her once again. She answered, trying to keep her voice steady. Are you calling me because of the
trending topic online?”
“I’ve asked Fedrick to trace that ID. I believe we’ll have results soon.” Zane’s voice was reassuring, bringing a hint of calm to Layla “Any guesses on who did it
Layla furrowed her brow, images of countless people flashing through her mind, but none yielding answers. “I have no idea, but it definitely wasn’t Ashton”
Zane chuckled “So, it was Ashton you had a rendezvous with
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“Please. Don’t joke with me at a time like this.”
“If it was Ashton, it’d be easier to deal with, Zane said,
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Layla fell silent. Indeed, the online buzz only mentioned her meeting a man in a nightclubs without revealing his identity. This either meant they didn’t want to disclose it or didn’t know who he was, merely guessing based on her coat. The latter seemed more plausible. After all, few would dare to do this if they knew it was Ashton
She asked. “Will the Baxters take action?”
“Knowing Jonathan, he’ll definitely step in A brother making a move on a married woman would surely prompt Jonathan to intervene.
“So. I don’t need to worry about it?”
“I’ll find out who it was, and I’m sure Logan has planned the PR response. With the Baxters involved, this news won’t cause much of a stir for you. Relax
Layla felt reassured by Zane’s words.
In the afternoon, the news indeed vanished without a trace. Leo personally came to pick her up, and Layla obediently returned to Robinson Residence. The good news was that the matter hadn’t reached Keena’s ears; the bad news was that her enrollment at Athena University would soon become public knowledge. After all, in this circle, any explosive news spread like wildfire once it surfaced.
Logan was
n was sitting on the couch, outwardly calm, but Layla sensed the rolling anger between his brows. He was seething. though he had mastered the art of keeping his emotions in check. “Give me a reasonable explanation.”
“My classmate Sabrina invited me to hang out after school. Since her family’s quite influential, I didn’t want to upset her, so I
went
“And then?”
Layla sat across from Logan, honestly recounting the events. “Ashton probably held a grudge from before and wanted to prank me. He tried to intimidate me at first, but we eventually patched things up.”
At this, Logan looked up
Layla felt uneasy under his gaze. “What’s wrong with you?”
“You dared to go to a nightclub?”
Layla hadn’t expected him to focus on this. “It’s just socializing. I refuse to believe you’ve never been to one.”
Logan’s glare could kill
She quickly relented. “The rumor about me meeting a man at the nightclub is nonsense. If this affects the company’s image. I’ll cooperate with your PR efforts unconditionally.”
“Oh?”
Seeing Logan’s reaction, Layla suddenly felt like she had been played.
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