Chapter 222
Chapter 222:
If it weren’t for Ashton’s presence, I would have said something far snarkier.
He fell into step beside me.
Cassian came rushing after us.
“Ashton, hold on! Please, let me explain! This is all a misunderstanding p>
He caught up with Ashton, grabbing his arm. “I’m serious, I didn’t mean for this to go down like this. Don’t let this one little thing ruin our friendship p>
Ashton yanked his arm away, his tone cold as ice. “You betrayed Yvaine, and then you bring that woman here? In front of my wife? What the hell were you thinking p>
Cassian quickly held up his hands. “Look, I didn’t mean for all this to happen. I just wanted to arrange a jewelry order. Simple as that. Yvaine and I broke up weeks ago p>
“It’s not even been a week!” I cut in.
Ashton flung out an arm to stop Cassian. “I don’t care about your mess with Yvaine. But you’ve made Mirabelle angry. That’s on you p>
Cassian frowned. “Come on, Ash. We’ve been friends for years. You’re not going to let her get between us, are you p>
I pretended not to care, but my ears pricked up.
“You think I’m going to pick your side after this? Mirabelle is my wife. If she’s upset, I don’t care who you are, you’re going to pay for it p>
I could hear Cassian’s frustrated sigh.
Ashton reached me in seconds.
“Slow down, Mira,” he said softly. “Don’t be mad p>
“I’m not mad, I’m pissed!” I yanked my arm out of his grasp. “Did you know about this p>
“I knew he was bringing an actress, but that’s all I knew,” Ashton said, his tone almost pleading. “I didn’t know anything about his relationship with the woman.
𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙖𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙 ⧸
If I had, I wouldn’t have brought you here. I swear p>
I stared at him for a few seconds, trying to read his expression.
After a moment, I relented.
I wanted to believe him.
Ashton wasn’t an idiot like Cassian; he wouldn’t pull a stunt like that.
But my anger didn’t fade.
I knew I shouldn’t take it out on him, but if he hadn’t brought me here, none of this would’ve happened.
“Forget it,” I muttered. “It’s not like I can avoid him forever. But when I see him, don’t expect me to be polite. If you’re uncomfortable with that, just do what you can to keep us apart p>
Ashton didn’t hesitate. “I’m not uncomfortable. If it’s about business, there’s no avoiding him. But if it makes you unhappy, I won’t see him outside of work again p>