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Drowning!!

Author: Sunsilk
last update Last Updated: 2022-12-01 08:06:17

The night went on and the morning came. Ashley got ready for work.

Stepping outside, she was met with a familiar black car standing by the roadside, waiting for her.

Of course, she knows who the car belongs to but she had no intention to make use of it as she walks past the car, stopping a cab.

"Ms, Ashely!" She heard her name being called. Her head snaps to the side, she stares at the approaching man.

"I was sent to get you, Ms" Robin informs.

"Thanks, I can go on my own" Ashley said nonchalantly, flashing him a polite smile.

"Sure you can but my boss's orders are not to be disrespected" Robin informs.

Ashley rolls her eyes. Not like she wants to disrespect Anton or anything related. She just doesn't see herself accepting any more of his offers. Not while she hasn't tried to clear things out.

She's scared he might be thinking she's using him and that alone, sends her to the very edge.

" you, not me!" Ashley reminds," you should be begging you know, you were asked to come to get me n
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