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Ashley said warmly, “You’re welcome.”
Burke looked
at
Zark, who said, “It’s okay,
cat.”
She
continued
eating.
Zark turned his attention to Ashley, “Are you here alone?”
Ashley: Company outing. I’m with colleagues.”
Zark didn’t know she’d left Sterling Corp. He thought it was a Sterling Corp outing. He nodded, “I
*see.”
with Chase’s circle and had nothing to say to Zark. She waved back at Tim and said to Zark, “Thank you for earlier. I have to go. Enjoy your meal.”
Tim noticed Ashley and waved. Ashley wanted less.
Zark sensed her discomfort and her less enthusiastic attitude. He assumed it was because of their previous unpleasant encounter. He nodded, not pressing her.
Tim looked at Zark, “Who was that?” He’d seen a tall figure with a child. He assumed they joining them, but Ashley seemed to know him.
– were
“Zark.”
“Him?” Tim was surprised.“Aren’t you not close? Why are you sitting together?” “His niece fell into the pool; I rescued her. He came to thank me.”
Tim understood. He hadn’t seen the person Ashley spoke to, assuming it was a colleague. After they left, Zark saw Ashley and Tim; the man was tall, and they seemed close. “Uncle…” Burke said. Zark snapped
back, “Finished?
Burke:“Yes.” Zark, having already eaten, left with Burke.
Let’s
go
upstairs.”
Ashley was about to read on the balcony when her phone rang – Chase. He only contacted het
when he needed something. She answered coldly, “Hello.”
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