<b>Chapter </b><b>124 </b>
Ashton looked utterly shocked. “In your heart, is that the kind of person I am?”
Hamish rubbed his nose. To be honest, he felt guilty as soon as he said it. Ashton was a dignified heir to a powerful family. No matter how down and out he was, there was no need to stoop this low. “Just in case?”
Ashton ignored his brain–damaged friend, walked over to Briar, sat down next to her, and began working seriously.
Hamish was left hanging.
Ever since he received the call that Ashton would be working at the Shoneport University library, Marvin’s head had started to ache. He had <b>a </b>bad feeling that having this troublemaker here meant the school would never have peace again.
Sure enough, not even a day had passed, and he had already received over a dozenint calls from professors, saying the library was nearly bursting with people. And outside the campus, a bunch of parents had gathered after hearing the news.
Marvin was overwhelmed.
The heir of the Wade family was working as a library assistant at Shoneport University. This explosive news not only caused a frenzy among students but also created an opportunity for many to try to meet the CEO of the Wade Group.
Being close to the source has its advantages, and the parents were even more excited than the students.
Unfortunately, despite students practically flooding the library, this aloof heir didn’t seem interested in talking to anyone, and they all left disappointed.
Marvin could only keep messaging Ashton over and over, reminding him to keep a low profile and not let the students blow the library roof.
off.
Ashton didn’t reply.
Two hours passed quickly, and Frank and the others came on time to get Briar.
Briar closed herptop, grabbed her half–finished, now–cold smoothies. “Mr. Wade, I’m heading back to theb.”
“Alright, <i>once </i>you’re done, message me. We’ll go home and have dinner together,” Ashton replied, thetter part sounding a little suggestive.
Strangely enough, Briar just gave him an embarrassed re but didn’t object. “Okay.”
Ashton’s face lit up with a smile as he watched Briar slowly walk off with Frank and the others, joy practically radiating off him like bubbles.
“She’s already out of sight, Mr. Wade. Better wipe your drool. Are you starving or something?” Hamish<b>, </b>who had beenpletely ignored the whole time, finally spoke up with sour sarcasm.
He added, “She’s still just a young girl. Can’t you at least reel in that dirty, pervy face of yours<b>?</b><b>” </b>
Ashton withdrew his gaze and no longer minded his friend being around. “Didn’t you hear? I have ns tonight. You stay and keep working. I’m heading out first.”
Hamish looked stunned and pointed at himself. “You’re leaving me? Alone?”
Ashton nodded. “Didn’t you hear? She ising to my ce for dinner tonight. I have to go get ready.”
Hamish was so angry heughed. “You? You’re a rich heir who’s never touched a kitchen in your life. You’re not even the one cooking<b>! </b><b>Can’t </b>
you just order someone to make dinner at home?<b>” </b>
Hamish threatened, “No way. You’re not leaving. If you dare walk out that door, I’ll sell your little love chasing story <b>to </b><b>the </b><b>tabloids</b>. <b>Wade </b>family heir humbles himself as a library assistant for love‘…”
Ashton asked, “Are you a damn dog or what?”
“Who cares if I am? The question is, does it work or not?” Hamish shot back, arms crossed, looking like he owned the ce.
Hamish wouldn’t let Ashton leave. He had ditched his sweet little lover today just toe here and suffer embarrassment with Ashton.
There was no way he was letting Ashton ditch him like that.
He knew Ashton hated being bothered, especially by those ever–present paparazzi. Though they wouldn’t dare reveal his movements directly, even <b>a </b>harmless photo or two could be traded to the Wade Group for some hush money.
Not to mention the crowd of elite parents waiting outside the school. Every one of them was a major figure in Shoneport’s social circle. No matter how indifferent Ashton usually was, he couldn’t pretend they didn’t exist.
In the end, Ashton had to let Brandon go back and stay behind to “apany” his friend to work.
‘Shameless! Whose job is this supposed to be, anyway?‘ Hamish grumbled to himself.
“Le, even Ashton came to Shoneport University himself. Looks like our n to target Briar is doomed to fail.”–
In a quiet corner of the library, Le, Abbie, and a few others hade early to grab spots after hearing the news. Watching the intimate
interaction between Briar and Ashton, they were filled with jealousy.
Le said, “Not necessarily. The Campus Belle Contest is an internal school matter. No matter how much Ashton protects her, he can’t meddle in everything at Shoneport University, can he?”
Le was even more jealous than the others, but she had the pride of a rich young heiress and refused to admit defeat so easily.
Winning the beauty contest was her best chance to beat Briar in something.
“Le, you’re here too?” A cheerful voice sounded behind them. The girls turned around to see Beatrice approaching with two books in hand, dressed in a white dress.
Le’s eyes lit up when she saw, Beatrice, and a more perfect n immediately came to mind. She smiled and waved. “Oh, it’s Beatrice. Come sit with us. We’ll make room for you.”
Beatrice happily rushed over. “Thanks, everyone. You’re all so nice.”
“Beatrice, you and Briar are sisters, right? Then why didn’t you sign up for the Campus Belle Contest? With your looks, your chances of winning are pretty high.” Le asked with a seemingly casual smile while ncing toward a tall figure nearby.
Beatrice’s face stiffened slightly. She forced a smile and replied awkwardly, “We don’t get along too well. I’m afraid if <b>I </b>join the contest, it’ll make things even worse between us…”
Robert, who hade over to look for someone, overheard Beatrice’s soft, aggrieved tone. “Beatrice, why are you always the onepromising? Briar wouldn’t appreciate it anyway.”
Robert Davis, a sophomore in the sports department at Shoneport University, was tall and brawny with a straightforward personality. <b>He </b><b>fell </b>for the gentle and quiet Beatrice at first sight and had since be her most loyal simp.
20
Wherever Beatrice went, Robert was not far behind. Many in the sports department already knew that he liked the dance department i
Beatrice.
People always said sports and arts go hand in hand. One’s an athlete, one’s a dancer. No conflict, just a perfect match <b>for </b>a couple
The Davis family, once one of Shoneport’s four great families, might have declined, but it was still wealthy. The Davis <b>family </b>still had some standing among the upper ss.
Beatrice looked at Robert gently. “Robert, don’t say that about my sister. She just came back from abroad and isn’t used to social norms here. As the older sister, it’s my job to give in to her.”
Robert sighed. “Even if you don’t fight for anything, your rtionship with her won’t improve overnight. Forget it. Don’t worry about <b>this</b>. I’ll figure something out for you…”
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