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12. Trap of Aces
Max POV
I don't know if I should jump in joy right now because the Asher Aragon who was a multi-billionaire bachelor noticed me but it's the opposite. My heart keeps pounding right now because I don't want to be attached to him since I'm working inside his company with all these fake back-ups in me.I decided to go home while he wasn't following us. I need to avoid him even I felt a sudden attraction towards him because this is the best thing to do and I don't care if he will think that I'm a very conservative girl. My only concern was what did he see in me that made me attractive to him.
Luckily, I bought almost all of our food and necessities inside the house. I know this convenient life has an end but while we can we have to enjoy it.
I sat on the couch when my daughter Tally came closer and her question shock me.
"Mommy, who is that guy? Is he your boyfriend that bought this house and help you find a good job
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