Ashley looked again at her father, who had always been nice to her and had never hurt her!
Mark's face turned livid with anger. "Ashley, I know that you've always had a grudge against Lucia. But I never expected that you'd come up with such a vicious plan to frame her and destroy her image in my heart.
It's all my fault. I'm the one who always coddled you and let you become so devious!"
He had lost all his trust in Ashley. Covering her burning cheek, Ashley looked up to Henry, hoping that at least he would believe her.
Today, he was her groom, so he would certainly believe her.
"Henry..." Before she could finish her words, however, she was interrupted by Henry.
His gentle face was serious at the moment, and his mellow eyes had turned cold. He said in a heavy voice, "Ashley, you've really disappointed me"
He looked at Ashley ruthlessly, as if he was looking at a stranger. But when he turned to Lucia, his eyes filled with intense sympathy and pity.
Ashley was shocked by his words. Although she was angry, she couldn't help but find the situation ridiculous and suddenly laughed out loud.
How had she become the target of public criticism today?
She had never cared much about Amelia and Lucia before. In her eyes, Amelia was a home wrecker, so naturally, she had hated the mother and daughter and everybody knew it.
Nevertheless, she had always thought that it was beneath her to set them up. But today, those two women had not only set her up, but they had also gained sympathy from Mark her father and Henry her husband to be.
At this moment, what broke Ashley's heart the most was not the scheming minds of Amelia and her pretentious sly of a daughter Lucia, but the distrust of her own father and fiance!
From the beginning, they had let their feelings cloud their judgment. They had labeled her Ashley as the troublemaker in their hearts. They had wanted evidence just to help them confirm their doubts.
Ashley had always thought that she was the real daughter of the head of the Brown family, and that she would one day become a part of the Thompson's family as Henry's wife, but now, she realized how ridiculous it all was. No one believed her or cared about her at all!
Ashley finally stopped laughing. "Henry, you've disappointed me too, "she said plainly with a snort. She picked up the scissors on the table and cut through the hem of her wedding dress.
Then, she suddenly tore up the dress and threw it on the ground.
Henry's eyes darkened. "What are you doing, Ashley?"
"This is exactly what you want, isn't it?" Ashley usually looked bright-eyed, but now, her eyes were dim and watery.
"I would never get married to a man that don't believe me lest we have an argument in the family lest our family breaks up and I would be stranded."
She walked back to her room with heavy steps. Then, she took her suitcase and went downstairs.
"Sir, Miss Ashley wants to leave home." A maid rushed over to Mark and reported the news.
"Don't mind her!. She thinks that by trying to leave the house that would make me yeild to her whims. Impossible! leave her let her go; she would eventually come back when she sees that no one comes for her" Mark was really angry.
He thought he should teach his daughter a lesson! By trying to stop her from being pompous and arrogant
However, Henry's eyes turned anxious. Just when he turned to chase after Ashley, Lucia let out a groan and fainted.
"What's wrong with you, Lucia? Don't scare me.... Don't scare mommy..." Amelia cried out loud.
Henry stopped and hurried back to Lucia. Mark also took Lucia into his arms anxiously.
Mark called out to Lucia but there was no response. Amelia started crying "it was because that woman's daughter agitated my daughter, that's why she is like this" she said
"Lucia...... Lucia....... Talk to mommy" she called out to her daughter panicking
Ashley looked back as she reached the door. After seeing what her father and Henry were doing, she walked out of the Brown family without hesitation.
With all her luggage, she left the Brown's house never to return again
As soon she drove out of the Brown's manison unto the highway. She packed her car in an inconspicuous corner of the road and wept her heart out.
She recounted the conversation she had with her mother on her deathbed few minutes before she died
"Mom, you can't die now........ You can't leave me alone here....... You must not make that feel that she has succeeded in removing completely from Dad's life" Ashley said in tears to her mother
"I want to stay also but it's hard for me. The other side is calling unto me daily. But promise me you would take care of yourself and I would be watching over you from the great beyond" her mother Marbel Brown said
"Mom........ No don't make me promise......... You can't leave me alone........ Mom please....... Try to fight back" Ashley pleaded with her mother in tears
"Ashley my beloved daughter......... Please promise" her mother said gasping for breath
"Mom..... No....... I'm not promising...... Mom please" Ashley said
"Ashley..... Please...... Don't make it hard for me to leave" Marbel told her daughter
As soon as she heard her mother statement. She wept bitterly.
"Alright mom....... I promise...... But you must watch over me. It's a must" Ashley said to her mother
"I will...... My daughter......... Ashley Laura Brown........... I love you....... Goodbye......." Marbel said as she breath her last
"Mom.... Mom......." Ashley screaming
The memory of her mom's last moment opened up the stream of tears that she desperately has stopped again
"Mom, you've forgotten about me. You're not watching over me. Because that woman has succeeded in sending out of my father's house" Ashley said weeping
She wipe her tears and told herself "it seems my mother has forgotten about me, and now that I've left the house. I've man up and live my life alone"
With these on her mind, she drove straight away to the Civil Affairs Bureau!
Today was June 20th. In Carrivile, this date represented love, so many couples chose to register for marriage on this day. Ashley had been worried that the Civil Affairs Bureau would get crowded today. Afraid that she couldn't register for marriage today, she had already asked a servant to take the ID cards and every other type of document that was needed to the Civil Affairs Bureau before it opened. This way, she and Henry would be able to get their marriage licenses as soon as possible. But now that she wanted to leave home, she had to go there and take her ID card back first. Ashley began to feel a little uncomfortable on her way to the Civil Affairs Bureau, as if her body was on fire. This feeling was a little alien to her. It suddenly occurred to her that she must have been drugged by Lucia after all! What was more, the effect of the drug was very powerful. If Lucia hadn't exchanged the drug with aspirin, then she must have put it somewhere else. Ashley had washed up in the
But the thought that she had called him a driver crossed his mind "Driver?" Did he look like a driver? With brows slightly furrowed, the handsome Levi Stone lowered his eyes and looked at the young woman's smiling face.Ashley chuckled softly and said, "But based on your appearance, you should be the CEO. It's really a waste that you're only a driver"Levi raised his eyebrows, and the corners of his mouth curved into a faint smile. A hint of interest flashed across his eyes."But why me?" It was so rare for Levi to have such patience."Because.. you... You are the most pleasing to the eye here" Ashley staggered. It was as if she was so drunk that she was about to faint.Levi's eyes narrowed. The young woman seemed drunk, but he couldn't smell alcohol from her body. Obviously, someone had done something to her.But she had good taste because she came to him."So, can I?" The effect of the drug on Ashley's body had already reached its peak. All she wanted right now was to sleep with this
When she came to her senses, Ashley quickly grabbed her ID card on the seat.As she touched the marriage certificates, she unconsciously opened them and saw her name.The other name next to hers was Levi! That was the driver of Stone Group's young master. She had truly gotten marriage certificates with him!Ashley looked at the two names side by side in utter shock. She had only meant to sleep with him once, but he must have gotten the idea she wanted this for the rest of her life.Regretful, Ashley wrapped a strand of hair around her finger, wishing she could slap herself."Is Levi out of his mind?" Staring at the marriage certificates, Ashley continued , "But you also pushed him into this" she shrugged "Anyway, this isn't all his fault. I said something at the Civil Affairs Bureau have made him think I wanted this. But I don't have the right state of mind to get married or the confidence to make a relationship work. I don't know what to do to get other people's trust in me.." she c
Five years later. Ashley had just arrived at the Anina Airport. With her chestnut hair hung over shoulders, the woman in a beige long coat and high-heels looked at the strange yet familiar clouds in the sky while holding her suitcase. She was only 20 when she left. Now that she came back, she was already 25. Her previous baby face, however, had grown mature and more beautiful with time. A four-year-old boy in a formal suit could be seen accompanying her. Judged by his stern little face, one could assume he would become a handsome man in the future. Pursing his thin lips, he followed closely behind Ashley as she walked. "Alex, Ash!" A woman suddenly rushed over and hugged Ashley. At the sight of her old best friend, Audrey, Ashley held her back. Releasing her friend, Audrey couldn't wait to lower her head to look at Alex. She then releasing her friend, Audrey couldn't wait to lower her head to look at Alex. She then said in astonishment, " Ash, your boy is even more handsome in p
Immediately, they left for the restroom. She caught a glimpse of what looked like the back view of Levi. But she could not ascertain if he was the one, because the man was escorted into the private room of the restaurant so she was not able to see his face."It can't be Levi. He is just a driver, I must have been thinking a lot about him which makes me think that all men looks like Levi" She thought Few minutes later, Audrey and Alex came back from the restroom. They paid for the food they are and left the restaurant.Ashley had worked as a model in the United States for many years and made some money. Now, she spent all her money on this house in order to secure the life of her son, Alex.She knew that Levi was just a driver. It would be a heavy burden for him to bear the responsibility of being a father when he was totally unprepared.That was why she had to get everything ready earlier on her own.On getting outside the restaurant. Ashley said goodbye to her Son. She squatted in f
As she was going, she was thinking about the car that she just saw at the entrance. The person driving that car looks so much like Levi.Just then the same the car passed her, Ashley immediately recognized the man who was sitting in the driver's seat. It was her husband, Levi! She is 100 percent sure that the person she saw at the restaurant and in the car previously was him.It seemed that he was more mature than five years ago, and temperament seemed to be calmer and wiser than before. She had always known that he had a handsome face, but she had never thought that even his side profile would look this good. His sharp jawline looked perfect. even at a glance, his"Levi!" she cried out without thinking. Hearing this, the man turned his head sideways and shot her a cold glance, but then he turned back to the front and continued to step on the accelerator without looking at her anymore. The car quickly moved forward.In just a moment, he had already put considerable distance between h
Levi trudged back to his car. He sat in the driver's seat with his eyes closed a long time before he finally calmed down.The sudden sound of his phone ringing interrupted his train of thought. He picked up the phone and said in a hoarse voice, "Mom."Mrs Emily Stone, an elegant woman. She has been the head of the family for years since the death of Levi's father. So the family has been directed by her firm grip, she left the position for Levi 6 years ago when she knew he was matured enough to lead the family."Hi Son. Can we meet. I have something important to discuss with you." Mrs Stone said excitedly on the phone " Alright Mom. Where do you want us to meet" he replied her"At the restaurant opposite your company that your employees visit during lunch""Okay Ma. See you soon" he hung up the call In a fancy restaurant, the elegant Mrs. Stone looked at her son's long face, and asked worriedly, "What happened?""Nothing! Levi lowered his head and cut the steak carefully, but his mov
With her long legs and strong but slender figure, Ashley was particularly eye- catching in the crowd."Ashley, come here, " Maria called excitedly. "You look even more graceful now than when you were on the stage. You're really a treasure."Maria was happy. She was able to get a model a beautiful one at that, so she wanted her to look more beautiful and show her off to everyone by bringing her out."Thank you, Maria. I'l count on your care and help in the future, " Ashley said, raising the corners of her delicate red lips into a smile."Of course. You are my model now. Go inside. You should first establish a basic friendship with the interviewers tonight and try to pass the initial test in a few days," Maria smiled.Ashley nodded and walked along the red carpet. She had done this before, so she was not anxious at all. She walked in a calm and elegant manner, exuding confidence from every inch of her body. She walked as if she was born a model and with grace and also as if the runway