Chapter 252
Mars
Anticipating her hesitation, Zark said, “I can assure you, any personal matters will be completely separate from my professional dealings with your unde
“Are you sure?” Ashley asked.
“Absolutely,”
Ashley knew her uncle’s company was struggling After a moment’s pause, she said,“Okay.”” “Let me know when you’re free, and I’ll arrange a time to meet.”
“Okay,” she replied.
Zark noticed her hair, slightly disheveled from the wind.“It’s cold tonight. Get inside.” were identical to those Chase had spoken earlier. Ashley froze. The words She nodded silently, getting into her car. Zark didn’t move. As her car passed him, she rolled down the window, gave a curt nod, and sped off.
Only after her car disappeared did Zark get into his own.
Ashley returned to the Mond family home. Mrs. Sterling and her husband were still awake, though Rong Xun and Rong Yunhe had retired to their rooms.
They all looked at her as she entered, clearly waiting.
“You’re back,” Mrs. Sterling said.
“Mm–hmm.”
The matriarch extended a hand. Ashley put down her bag and sat beside her. Mrs. Sterling took her hand.“Ashley, are you planning to let go of Chase?” Her daughter’s change in demeanor toward him was impossible to miss.
“Yes,” Ashley said. “We’re getting a divorce.”
Mrs. Sterling smiled.“Good, good, good. Divorce is for the best.” Then, her brow furrowed.“Sam is very attached to him, and he’s been quite good to her these past two years. He probably won’t give you custody… that…”
Ashley didn’t want custody of Sam, but she didn’t say so.“I know. I’ll talk to him. It’s late. Let’s all get some rest.”
The Rongs retired, but Ashley couldn’t rest. Nan Zhizhi and Tim had a lengthy discussion on their way home. As Ashley reached her room, she received a message from Tim: a project
note:“The professor’s request. Due by 6 AM assignment, with
a
tomorrow.”
