The past

Ashton, who was yet to be informed of Rosaline's abduction, was busy trying to figure out ways to make Rosaline terminate her pregnancy. To him, Rosaline was supposed to have his child, not Frederick's. He was the first to confess his feelings to her, not Frederick. He was going to do anything to make her his. Even if it includes hurting Frederick. After all, Frederick had also hurt him. Frederick had taken the entire family wealth for himself, without giving any to him.

"Ashton," Bradley called.

Ashton, who was dressed up and about to leave the house to go on his quest in terminating Rosaline's pregnancy, paused and looked at him.

"What is it?" he asked.

"Come sit. I have something to tell you," Bradley said coolly.

"I'm about to go out. We can talk later," Ashton said and walked off. But was stopped from leaving the house by the guards who blocked his path.

"What is the meaning of this?" he barked.

"Get out of my way this instant," Ashton thundered.

"They won't unless I tell them t