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Ch-156. Pain and Heartbreak
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100 Nights Contract with Mr.CEO Ch-157. Can't run away forever
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Ashley's POV:“But Mike! You know I can't stay in this city, any longer. As it is, it's not a very pleasant experience to be here–”“Oh come on, Ashley… the people who were responsible for the death of your parents are still behind the bars, and you know how important it is for me to bid on that deal… you know I have always admired him as my idol–”“Yes, I know! But have never even mentioned his name. There may be a chance that I know him–”“Ash! Please don't forget the deal: I won't ask about your past and you will directly meet my idol for the first time I meet him.”“Okay! Nevermind, let's leave that for now. Tell me, when will you be arriving?”“Oh, I will arrive directly at the venue.”“Great! I am also going to change–”I say, assuming that we are saying out parting lines before cutting the call, but Mike speaks up. “Also, what are your plans for Adrin's fourth birthday? Don't forget, it's after three days.”“Do you really think that I can forget his birthday, Mike! Seriously?”
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Ethan's POV:“Mike Houston!” I murmur to myself, recalling the face in front of my eyes, while a smirk appears on my own. Finally…! Finally, I have found a way to get all the answers to the questions that have been bothering me.In my entire life, never have I known anything so clearly about what I have to do next! I have never been so sure about anything, apart from this.I make my way out of the venue, chuckling silently, knowing exactly what I am supposed to do now. I mean, what are the odds of Ashley being with that man who is desperate to start his new project with me?This is definitely the power of my love that she is back. That even after so long, she couldn't help but come back to this city, back to the place where our love had bloomed, and back to me… where I am desperately waiting for her.The Universe knew that if I didn't see her even now, then I might not be able to survive. But despite this mercy on my soul, I have still decided to leave the function without meeting h
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