Betrayed Then Back For Blood (Briar Jennings) novel Chapter 119

Chapter 119

Just one sentence, and it was a triple shock.

Ashton said, “I want to be your boyfriend.”

But the problem was she didn’t want that.

“Can I have a chance?”

She didn’t want to give one, honestly. Even if this man’s insanely handsome face at such close range was truly heart–stirring, she still didn’t

want to give him a chance.

She didn’t expect he would be this bold and straightforward.

Ashton’s tempting voice rang out again, “Briar, if you don’t say anything, I’ll take it as a yes.”

Briar was just about to politely decline when Brandon walked in from outside, cutting her off. “Mr. Wade, the director and others from the

crew are outside. They want to see you…”

Seeing how close the two were, Brandon choked on his words. They were way too familiar. It was the exact same one Xavion had every time he pretended to be all proper before losing control.

It looked like he had just interrupted Ashton’s moment. Ashton was really being too eager.

Sure, the restaurant had been cleared out, but that didn’t mean no one was outside. If someone else had walked in, they might’ve seen it.

That would’ve been a disaster.

At that moment, Brandon realized something. He was the one who walked in. And he was totally screwed.

Brandon stammered and backed toward the door. “Well… you two carry on, carry on!”

Then he turned and bolted.

Unexpectedly, Ashton called out calmly, not sounding angry at all. “Stop.”

Brandon froze on the spot, not daring to turn around. “Yes, Mr. Wade.”

If Ashton was going to punish him, he hoped he’d get sent to Spoivania. He could team up with Xavion on a mission and carry rifles.

“You didn’t finish your sentence. No need to run.” Ashton looked down at the girl, blushing in both embarrassment and frustration. His tone

became even softer.

Brandon blinked and finally turned around. Ashton didn’t seem angry at all. In fact, there was even the faintest smile on his lips. Brandon

-relaxed a bit.

So he obediently kept his eyes straight ahead and finished what he was saying. “The directors heard you were here, so they all came over. Mr. Stephen Wade is with them. They’d like to see you. Should I let them in?”

Normally, he wouldn’t report something like this to Ashton, but since Stephen was involved, he had no choice but to come in and ask.

And just like that, he’d ended up ruining Ashton’s mood.

‘Stephen, if you don’t give me a big bonus this time, I swear I’m never playing messenger for you again, Brandon grumbled to himself.

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Chapter 119

Briar had already calmed down by now. She tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear and was about to get up. “Mr. Wade, since you‘ busy, I’ll just…”

“Briar.” Just those two words from Ashton made Briar freeze in her seat, not daring to move. “You didn’t reject me just now, so I’m taking that

as a yes.”

Briar stammered, “I didn’t…”

Ashton didn’t give her a chance to finish and turned to Brandon. “Let them in.”

Briar went silent. He’d asked politely when confessing, but now he wouldn’t even let her speak,

Brandon wasn’t good with romance, but he had perfect chemistry with Ashton. He answered right away and brought the group inside.

And just like that, Briar completely lost her chance to reject him.

“Mr. Wade!”

“Mr. Wade!”

A group of people walked in. Seeing Ashton standing beside a beautiful girl shocked them, but this was the entertainment industry. Everyone

knew how to act.

No one let their eyes wander. They all stood respectfully and greeted Ashton,

Only Stephen, as a member of the Wade family, had his eyes light up when he saw the girl beside Ashton.

They met Briar, the one that Jalen had mentioned in the family group chat.

She really was beautiful and cute. No wonder she could capture the heart of his cold, woman–averse cousin.

Ashton subtly stepped in front of Briar, blocking Stephen’s lecherous gaze from landing on the girl he had finally “tricked” into staying by his

side.

She hadn’t even officially agreed to be his girlfriend yet. He couldn’t let Stephen scare her off.

Briar’s petite figure was completely shielded. She didn’t mind. It made things easier. She obediently stayed seated, popped in her earphones,

and started playing a game.

After one match, Ashton finally sent the crowd away. Of course, Stephen, shameless as ever, lingered behind.

Ashton shot him a glare. “Aren’t you busy?”

“Not really. Interviews aren’t until after the premiere.” Stephen shrugged with shameless ease and even tried to sneak around to get another look at the girl Ashton was hiding.

Ashton wasn’t about to let him succeed. “Brandon, throw him out.”

“Right away,” Brandon replied.

Stephen shook his head. “Man, Ashton, you’re so cold! Come on, I’m not even doing anything. I just wanted to say hi to this cutie…”

Brandon walked up, respectful as always “Mr. Stephen Wade, will you leave on your own, or shall I assist?”

Stephen clicked his tongue again. “Fine, fine. I’ll go. I’ll see her at the premiere anyway.”

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