Chapter Forty Five

Zara Howard

"I can't believe you threatened my friend for no reason. You can't go around doing that, Asher," I scold him angrily as we make our way towards his mansion after a long day at the office.

"I didn't threaten him, I was just being honest with my feelings, and he got scared on his own," Asher defends himself innocently, but I see right through his act and continue to glare at him.

"Don't play innocent. You know exactly what you were doing. Let me make one thing clear, Asher Lancaster, if you ever threaten another friend of mine, you'll regret it," I warn him sternly, not willing to tolerate any more of his games. Surprisingly, he raises his hands in defeat, barely arguing with me.

"Alright, I'll keep that in mind. But for now, I have a surprise waiting for you inside," he says, trying to divert my attention, but I can't help but remain curious about what awaits me as he opens the main door.

I take a moment to compose myself before facing whatever awaits inside. The evening s