Ch. 251..255: Charmed by the Billionaire CEO Chapter 251-255

Chapter 251: Go with the flow

"Then, did you succeed?" she asked curiously.

Ashley was now so immersed in the talks that she wanted to know more about them. She wanted to know what kind of bond both Grace and Dante shared. Was it just the same they shared now or was it different?

"Uhuh..." he answered shaking his head in denial.

Tristan assumed that since he was close to his mother and grandfather, it would be easier for him to get them on talking terms. He thought there would be no hardship because he had seen Grace lowkey miss her dad, but she was too proud to admit it.

Though he learned to shoot with his grandfather fulfilling his words, but Tristan failed to fix the relationship between Dante and Grace in return. And the worst happened when Grace learned about Tristan getting involved with the underworld business.

She blamed Dante for manipulating her son just so he could use him for his benefit. Though she immediately regretted saying it, but after that day, the distance between them widen more than before.

It was not until she found that Dante was dying that all her hate and anger dissipated when she realized how stupid she was. She understood that she wasn’t ready to lose him too.

"Maybe the thought of losing him made her love burst out within a second" Tristan mumbled as he finished telling Ashley everything.

Moving closer, Ashley buried her face into his chest and said," I am happy for them"

The thought of losing your parents was worst than hell and no one other than her could understand it.

Staying in his arms, Ashley tried to suppress the pain in her heart which happened when she recalled her mother’s face. She never let anyone see the pain whenever she would end up missing her mother, but then, she would bury it back into her heart knowing the cause of her death.

"My mom, she died a few months after my birth," she said taking Tristan by surprise, and his hand that was caressing her back paused.

Moving away, she then craned her head looking at Tristan with tears brimming in her eyes. She never thought one day she would open up about the deepest pain inside her heart to someone. All these years, she carried the pain of losing her mother because she wanted to have her.

Blinking his eyes Tristan composed himself and cupped her face, letting her speak what she held inside her heart.

Tristan knew Ashley lost her mother when she was just four months old but he didn’t know the reason. He thought maybe she didn’t want to talk about it and he respect her decision to not talk about it unless she was ready.

But guess now, she was finally opening up and he was happy that she trusted him enough to share her deepest secret.

"I know," he said caressing her cheek with his thumb, and saw a tear roll down her eyes.

"She had cancer when she found that she was pregnant with me. Just like every other couple they felt blessed of having a child together but..." pausing in between she bit her lips trying to stop the pain which surged up along.

"But, when the doctor informed them about the complication, she still decided to have me. She knew carrying a child for a cancer patient would cut her life short, but still, she fought with dad to have me...why... didn’t she think about dad, and how he would survive without her. Why would she become selfish to have me "

Tristan felt a pang inside his heart watching her blame herself for her mother’s death. The way she was questioning her existence made him pull her for a bone-crushing hug.

He didn’t know how he was supposed to comfort her because the news itself was surprising to him. He never thought Ashley’s mom died because he permitted her to bore a child.

Tristan felt his clothes soak with her tears as she cried her heart out within his embrace.

"She could have saved herself if she had agreed to abort me and instead opt for surgery to cure her cancer, but her one selfish decision took her away from us. Dad says he doesn’t miss mom because she left behind the most precious gift for him, but I know he lies. There is not a single day, dad doesn’t miss her"

Ashley bare her heart out expressing the pain she had been holding all this time. He could now understand why Ashley was like this, too reserved and aloof. She had been hard on herself because she couldn’t accept her mother’s decision.

Tristan held her closer to his heart until she calmed herself. Bringing his hand under her chin, he made her face him. Her tear-filled face break his heart but he was content that she finally let her emotions out. In that way, she wouldn’t feel the burden of carrying it along.

"Have you ever tried to know why your mom decided to stick firmly with her decision?" he asked.

Ashely lowered her gaze and bobbed her head slightly. She knew why her mother was adamant about having her and why Richard couldn’t go against her decision.

"She knew that even after she opt for the surgery there wasn’t any guarantee she would make it through it. The chances of her survival were low" her lips tremble as she spoke.

Ashley was a child without a mother and had grown up under her father’s care. Richard was very transparent about his upbringing and never hide anything from Ashley, not even about her mother’s condition.

He told her everything letting her know that her mother loved her more than her life and she didn’t regret her decision even for a bit. Maybe her life with them was shorter but she made sure she kept those memories inside her heart before she left them.

Letting out a faint smile Tristan brushed her lips and said," Your mother wasn’t a selfish lady Ash. She just took a decision so she wouldn’t feel the burden of leaving your father all alone. That time, if she hadn’t decided to keep you then she would have blamed herself for leaving your father all alone. She just wanted your dad to have you as their precious gift. The blessing of their love"

Ashley closed her eye trying to absorb his words. He said the same thing that Richard told her when she had first blamed herself.

These were the same words he said to her back then, but she was too old to understand them. The blame seed inside her heart grew so deep that she carried it within her heart never allowing anyone to find out about it.

But as time went by, she could finally imagine herself stepping into her mother’s shoes, understanding why she took such a big step. She could now understand that it wasn’t her selfishness but her selfless love for her father and her unborn child.

She had already seen her time was up but she didn’t want to let go of the blessing she received during her toughest time. Instead of taking it as a threat, she took it as a blessing.

She wanted Richard to live the happiest moment of his life with their daughter. She knew he wouldn’t entirely let go of her thoughts but at least with Ashley he would forget his pain and try to be happy. All she wanted was for him to have someone in the long run of life.

Ashley felt so bad for judging her mother’s decision all this time. She only saw her father’s pain but never thought of seeing through her mother’s feelings. She was so caught up in her blaming game that she couldn’t see anything.

Tristan saw her slowly calming down. He could tell that she was finally accepting everything.

*****

Studio

After having many hot sessions, Alice finally managed to shove Noah away. She warned him to stop and sit on the couch like an obedient child allowing her to finish her work.

Alice was already tired but she managed to maintain her appearance as she didn’t want anyone to doubt them.

After finishing the work, the couple then left for home. Sitting inside the car, Alice saw Noah grinning like a teenager recalling the moments that took place inside her cabin.

He found it too adventurous. It was his first time making love with Alice inside her office. He was suddenly feeling proud about his actions unaware of the eyes that threw daggers at him.

Staring at him for some time, she finally averted her gaze to the other side and watched out of the window. She tried to forget about the passionate moments they shared in her office but, it was too much for her ignorance.

She never thought one day, she would end up doing deeds in her workplace, and that too with so many people around.

She blushed at the thought of being so bold enough for not caring about their surroundings and just go with the flow.

 

 

Chapter 252: Is she Natalie?

Soon they reached their residential with Alice and Noah stepping out of the car. Noah was about to walk around and grab Alice’s hand when someone called him from behind.

"Noah..."

Turning around at the person Noah felt the ground under his feet slip. Natalie stood right behind him.

’H-How did she find...’ Noah couldn’t finish his words when the lady rushed and pounced on him taking him by surprise.

Alice who was standing on the other side clench her fist in anger watching the girl jump on Noah as if she claimed him.

The blush on her cheeks turned, even more, darker but this time with anger. Her eyes coldly watching them embrace each other made her want to sprint and tear them apart, but then her eyes fell on the girl’s face and she frown.

"Natalie" her words came as cold as her eyes.

The day Noah told him about the task, Tristan had given for him to accomplish, she had run a few checks on the girl’s name Natalie, and it didn’t take her time to recognize her.

Noah stood there like a statue as if lost his sense of thinking but when he felt Natalie press her body on him, he felt a sudden rush of disgust pass through his body giving him a creepy feeling.

Getting back his sense Noah held her shoulder and pushed her away from him. Natalie stumbled back watching Noah in shock. She expected him to be happy to see her but all she saw was shock marred all over his face.

"Noah, it’s me, Natalie. We met that day in the club. Don’t you remember me" she asked sadly.

Natalie was always into Noah as she was completely smitten by his playboy charms. She always wanted to get into his pants, but he was too hard to catch. But that day, unknowingly in the bar, she met him but because of the substance she had consumed, she was unable to recognize him.

But thankfully, one of her friends secretly took pictures of the escorts they were introduced to, and surprisingly one of them turned out to be Noah. She didn’t know why he would want to become one of them, but she was happy that she finally found a way to him.

Noah snapped out of his trance, quickly composing his reaction, and asked" I-I know you. But what are you doing here and how did you find my address"

He clearly remembered asking his friend to remove all the footage that captured him because he didn’t want to get caught, then how come she... Noah fell into denial.

He knew his friend wouldn’t go against his words, then did she find it me she met that day?

He thought she would never remember having any encounter with him since she was high on substances, but then here she was asking him if he remembers her.

While his mind was busy connecting the dots, he forgot that Alice was still there, and just like a bullet his headshot to the side.

Alice’s eyes were burning in flames as she moved them back and forth between him and Natalie. Noah suddenly flinch when she once and for all stopped her gaze on him.

The warning that her deadpan eyes were giving him silently made Noah want to cry out loud.

Alice was finding it hard to stay on the spot observing Noah do nothing against his defense. He just stood there like a statuette letting the girl pounce on him and hug him.

Giving a final glance, Alice turned around and walked away from there as she didn’t want to create any scene.

"A-Alice..." Noah mumbled watching her retreating back and before he could take a step ahead Natalie stopped him. Her eyes looked at the woman’s back as she saw her enter the building.

"Noah... stop" Natalie quickly blocked his way, stopping him from going away.

Noah gnashed his teeth in fury and jerk her hands off him, leaving her in surprise.

"What do want Natalie" Noah raised his voice at her. He didn’t know how was he going to handle this situation, but he can’t let her appearance ruin his life.

Looking down at her jerked hand, Natalie round it into a fist and raised her head to meet his furious gaze. She couldn’t understand why he was acting as if he wasn’t happy to see her when back in the club that day, he was enjoying her company.

She now understood why he was behaving like this. Maybe she ruined his time with one of his flings and he was upset over it. She couldn’t blame him after all they both were on the same page when it came to having one night stand.

The sadness on her face was quickly replaced by amusement. Taking a step closer to him, Natalie reached her hand to touch his face but he quickly took a step back making her curious. He was again playing hard to get game but this time, she wasn’t going to stay still but rather snatch him.

"Noah Wayne, I want you" she answered him looking straight into his eyes, watching his face turn ugly.

Natalie let out an amusing chuckle watching him fume and she kind of liked it. She wanted to see the wild side of him mixed with fury as he would bang her in every position. How many times had she imagined herself having sex with him?

Countless... she thought.

And now, that she finally got a chance to fulfill her long-awaited imagine come to reality, she will not let him walk past her.

"Are you even in your sense or did you consume something before coming here? Do you even know what you are talking"

Noah was now getting pissed at her boldness. He knew the girl was a nymph with excessive sexual drive and had slept with many men for pleasure and now she want him to be one of her sex toy.

"Why do you think, I need a substance to speak the truth, Noah? Your presence itself is like a drug and I have an immense urge of having you" Natalie wasn’t going to stop because she had already past the sense of being patient with him.

Running his hand over his hair, Noah felt like he was hitting his head on the rock. Natalie wasn’t ready to understand his words. He didn’t want to deal with her at this moment because her presence had already caused enough trouble.

"I think you need to calm down. It’s better if you leave from here" he suggested. His eyes held a gleam of warning within them that made Natalie’s smile drop in a second.

Noah didn’t want to sound rude because he could tell there was no point in making her understand, And right now his main concern was Alice. So without wasting his precious time on her, Noah turned and left from there leaving Natalie alone.

Natalie was dumbfounded to see Noah leave her just like that and she felt her blood boil in anger.

’Is he worried about his fling’ she thought as she watched him leave without turning back.

Left with no other choice Natalie had to leave but she promised that she wouldn’t give up on him no matter what.

Meanwhile, Noah rushed inside the building getting anxious about Alice. The way she walked away from there without uttering a word made him feel guilty. As soon as he reached the floor, he ran to see if Alice was in her apartment but the door was locked.

Assuming her to be in his house, Noah quickly dashed into his apartment, entering inside and searching for Alice.

His heart was beating wildly inside his chest as he roamed his eyes around the entire house only to find a silhouette standing inside the balcony.

Heaving out a sigh, Noah composed his emotion before she approached her.

"Alice" he called her name by placing his hand on her shoulder, hoping she would turn the next instant.

Noah could sense the change in her behavior. Feeling the nervousness surging up again, Noah was about to call her once more when suddenly he saw her turn around.

Noah was hoping to face her anger but when she turned to face him all he saw was the calmness on her face.

’Isn’t she upset’ he thought inwardly.

After abruptly leaving the spot, Noah thought Alice would isolate herself in her room but he was surprised that she decided to come to his house rather than shoving him away from her.

While his eyes were trying to see through her calmness, he suddenly heard her say," Isn’t she Natalie?" her toneless voice made Noah retreat his hand from her shoulder and he bobbed his head.

"Yes, it’s her" he honestly answered.

"What was she doing here Noah?" Alice continued carrying the same calm aura. Even if she was upset to see her hug him, she can’t let herself doubt him without listening to what he had to say.

Chapter 253: I won’t be lenient

A few seconds passed, but Noah didn’t utter a word, so she bombards him with another question.

"You said, she won’t find out about you, then how did she reach here?" Alice questioned.

Noah himself had no answer to any of them. He was confident that his every trace from that night in the club was erased, then how was Natalie supposed to find him?

He was still confused.

"I-I don’t know how she came to learn about me. I swear on you Alice, after completing my task, I made sure there wasn’t any evidence left behind. I was confident enough that with the amount of substance, Natalie had consumed, she won’t be able to remember my face" Noah tried to explain.

Alice knew he was telling the truth. She believed him. Watching him get depressed, she let go of her disappointment and reached to him. Resting her palm on his shoulder she caressed it and said," I think you should cross-check it with your friend. What if he might have forgotten to clear everything? We can at least confirm"

Noah bobbed his head in understanding and quickly made a call to his friend, Ian. Just a few rings and the call was answered.

They both greeted each other cheerfully before Noah went straight to the topic asking," Ian, are you sure you deleted every footage of me inside the club from that night"

"Yes, man. I did it as soon as you walked out of the club" Ian answered.

Both Noah and Alice shared a glance since the call was on speaker." Okay man, I just wanted to make sure" Noah said and they ended the call.

"Ian can never be wrong. He had been working with me for a long time now" Noah said.

Alice sighed and reached to hold his hand," I just want you to be cautious. I don’t think, she had good intentions toward you" Alice said slightly squeezing his palm.

The information she found about Natalie, Alice had a doubt that she wouldn’t let go of Noah just like that. The girl seems to be a libido and knowing about her past history, she just wanted Noah to keep himself away from her.

*****

Knight Mansion

After having dinner, both Tristan and Ashley returned back to their room. Ashley was feeling so much better after she shared her pain with him. She was slowly accepting everything and felt like a big rock getting lifted from her heart.

The pain was slowly subsiding and she was feeling at ease.

The moment they stepped inside the room. She hugged Tristan from behind, "Thank you" she said burying her face into his back.

Tristan caught hold of her hand and turned around to face her. He could see that she was genuinely better than before. Her eyes didn’t hold the pain and sadness he had seen a while back.

"You should often keep smiling wifey. It makes me feel happy" he said wrapping his hands around her waist.

"You think I don’t smile," Ashley asked with her brow lifting in questioning.

"You do, but just a little" he answers showing the amount using his thumb and forefinger.

Letting out a chuckle Ashley unwrapped his arms around her before she took him to the bed. Since he wanted to keep cuddling with her all the time, she was fulfilling his wish.

It was only for today, they could be spending this amount of time together. From tomorrow, they both would get busy with their work barely making time for each other.

"When will you start my training Mr. Knight," Ashley asked as she crawled closer to Tristan on the bed and rested her head on his chest.

"Tomorrow. So you better prepare yourself, Mrs. Knight. I won’t be lenient with you" Tristan tried to scare her using a fake strict tone only to hear her chuckle in return.

"Hmm... let’s see if you can be hard on me" Ashley knew he was pulling her legs, trying to act like a stern coach. There was no way Tristan would ever be hard on her. She only prayed that he sticks to his words and only train her rather than head to the other path.

Smiling at her own thoughts, Ashley closed her eyes and soon fell asleep in Tristan’s arms.

Listening to her faint snore, Tristan tilted his head and watched her snuggle into his chest. Smiling at her cute pout he then turn his head around and reached his hand to turn off the light, before he closed his eyes.

*****

Karl’s House

After spending a hot passionate night, both Karl and Gwen had been sleeping peacefully in each other’s embrace.

It was Gwen who took the initiative, arousing Karl to end up taking her roughly until he satisfied her until dawn. If he hadn’t seen her dozing in between their thrust, he wouldn’t have stopped.

Slowly opening his eyes, Karl watched Gwen’s face which was just a few inches apart, and he smiled. He never thought a jealous girlfriend can turn into a horny one just to claim her man.

Gwen was unpredictable at times, taking him by surprise. While he kept staring at her, he saw her stir a little with a hiss.

"Hmm.. that hurts" she mumbled in her sleep feeling the soreness in her bottom and slowly turned around, opening her eyes.

The moment her vision cleared, Karl’s face came into her view and her lips curled up into a smile. Karl was about to kiss her when she suddenly slap him taking him by surprise.

The smile on her face was replaced with anger and her brows were now joined into a frown.

"NO!.. you aren’t kissing me" he heard her say and watched her free herself from his arms and slowly climbed down the bed before covering herself with the duvet.

Gwen was feeling so sore in between her legs, that she wasn’t able to stand on the ground. Her legs wriggled as she tried to steady herself but failed and landed back on the bed with a thud.

"Ouch..." Gwen hissed in pain and closed her eyes. She didn’t realize her one initiation would end up making her sore on every part of her body.

Watching her whine Karl quickly climb down the bed, dashing to her side." Let me see where it’s paining" his words made her snap open her eyes and look at him in disbelief.

"No!.. you can’t see it," she yelled and quickly tightened the duvet around her body.

Karl pouted for being wronged by Gwen, silently stood up watching her for a few seconds, and then turned around heading straight towards the bathroom.

After a few minutes, he then stepped out and stood in front of Gwen." I’m sorry, but I have to pick you up" without waiting for her answer, Karl lifted Gwen into his arms and carried her inside the bathroom.

Gwen could only watch him astonishingly. She felt so worn out even after sleeping that she didn’t have any strength to fight back.

Standing next to the bathtub, Karl carefully made her stand." You need to soak yourself in warm water to ease the soreness" he said.

Karl was feeling so bad for Gwen, that he didn’t want to trouble her anymore and make her feel better. Averting his eyes from her, Karl then turned to leave when he felt Gwen hold his hand.

"We both need to soak ourselves in the warm water" Gwen’s words made him turn to back at her in surprise.

"Y-You want me to join you," he asked.

"Yes, help me clean myself," she said without looking into his and unwrapping the duvet from her body letting it pool around her feet, as she stood naked in front of him.

Karl could see the art he created all over her body, without leaving a single space left untouched, and suddenly felt the urge to touch them.

Ignoring his drooling eyes, Gwen stepped inside the bathtub before saying," Stop gawking at them Karl and get in"

Her voice snapped him out of his trance and he quickly stepped into the tub, taking the other corner.

Karl so wanted to pull Gwen to his side but restricted himself from touching her knowing how hard it would be for him to push back his dirty thoughts. Closing his eyes Karl leaned his head on the edge of the tub and started thinking about something else.

His mind was slowly trying to concentrate on other stuff when he felt something soft in between his legs and he snapped open his eyes.

Gwen slowly crawled toward his side taking the place in between his legs and leaned back resting on his chest.

"Y-You shouldn’t be coming here Gwen" Karl stated very well knowing what might happen if they keep sitting like this. His eyes watching her with concern.

Gwen turned around to see his gaze softening at her and she reached her hand to cup his cheeks," It’s okay... I don’t mind if you touch me Karl and I am sorry for making you feel upset a while ago."

Chapter 254: Jack, the new bodygaurd

"It’s okay. I know you were tired" Karl understood why she was reacting a little cranky.

Making her turn around, he then helped her wash. He made sure not to get distracted by their closeness and kept his mind focused on only bathing her.

Once he was done cleaning Gwen, he then washed himself before they stepped out of the bathroom wearing their respective bathrobes.

Karl was being generous with Gwen knowing her situation, helped her sit in front of the dressing table, and then walked to get her clothes from his closet.

Gwen removed the wrapped towel from her hair letting them fall down her shoulder and quietly observed Karl’s movement.

The corner of her lips curled up into an amused smile. Last night she was so caught up with Linda’s thoughts that she ended up demanding more from him until all the irrelevant thoughts from her mind were replaced with his love.

She wasn’t a jealous type or maybe she was which was why she couldn’t bear any woman’s eyes on her man.

Gwen watched him return back to her with a pair of fresh clothes and arranged them on the bed.

Karl then turned to Gwen, only to find that she was already watching him." Gwen, you shouldn’t keep your hair wet for long, or else you will catch a cold" his concerned full voice broke her trance and she snapped out of her thoughts and cleared her throat. Bobbing her head she quickly looked away from him and started getting ready.

*****

Knight Mansion

Getting ready, Ashley stepped inside the gym along with Tristan. She knew Tristan would work out but this was the first time she would see him working out with her.

"Let’s warm up first" she heard Tristan’s voice from behind and turned to see him walk past her as he stood in front of her.

Ashley followed his words and started to stretch her body doing some moves until her body was ready.

Tristan first introduced her to the eight self-defense moves which were mostly used by women’s in order to protect themselves from any threat. He made sure to explain to her every form before they started to perform it.

Ashley seemed very excited to recall all the forms from Tristan making them look so easy. As Tristan tried showing her every move, Ashley observed the way he demonstrated them, and then followed the same way.

Tristan was amazed to see how Ashley quickly understood his words and acted according to them, surprising him with her skills.

After teaching her the first four moves, he then came up with the bear hug attack one. The name itself made Ashley smile as she could already imagine the scenes in her mind.

Just like the other, he even stated to her how this one was going to work and how she was supposed to break free herself from his hold.

"I guess this one is going to be a little difficult to crack," she heard him say, and before she could react Tristan hugged her from the back caging her firmly into his hold.

Tristan grinned as he wrapped his arms around her, caging her arms into his grip. He was suddenly being naughty. His wife was being way more professional than he thought, ruining his every move on her.

Ashley gasped as she didn’t expect him to attack her just after he mentioned about it. She should have been a little alert, she thought, and started to wriggle into his hold.

Finding herself getting caught up in his hold Ashley tried to wriggle, trying to get free from his grip. But the man was too strong. He kept his word of not being lenient with her and she mentally scolded herself for not taking his words seriously.

"Recall the words I said earlier and act according" Tristan mumbled next to her ear making her freeze on the spot. His lips curled up into a mischievous grin as he slowly found her stop struggling.

Tristan assumed that their closeness had somewhat taken her by surprise which was why she couldn’t react and that lead him to a victorious smile. He was about to let go of her when she suddenly shifted her hip to one side, giving an opening strike to his groin with a hand slap, which instant lead Tristan to kneel down.

She then lifted up her leg to kick his face when his painful groan made her stop in the middle.

"Ah..."

Ashley looked at her leg that was floating up in the air just a few inches away from Tristan’s face, and immediately took it back. She was just busy recalling the words he said and reacted according to them without thinking that the person behind her wasn’t an attacker but Tristan.

Watching him cry in pain, Ashley quickly kneeled down next to him only to get flipped on the floor with Tristan on top of her.

"Got you" Ashley’s stared at Tristan with her eyes as wide as the soccer. She couldn’t believe this man just ended up tricking her and now she felt like a fool to get caught with his fake acting.

"Tristan, get away from me" she gnashed her teeth in fury as she tried to free her hands from his hold.

"No," came his plain rejection.

Ashley could see the playfulness in his eyes and she felt her heart racing up at the thought of what was about to happen.

"Y-You said we would only be training" Ashley made him remember the words he said before getting here but now, he was acting as if it didn’t count.

"I said, but the training has already ended" his words made her frown.

They were still in the middle of the session, then when did it come to an end?

Tristan chuckled at her cute reaction and leaned closer until their lips brushed and she froze.

"W-what are you doing Tristan," Ashley asked.

"Rewarding my wife for being a good student" as soon as he finished saying Tristan crashed his lips on her, kissing her sensually.

Letting go of her wrist Ashley unclutched her fist and wrapped her arms around his neck deepening the kiss.

It didn’t take long for Tristan to swiftly lift her up as he sat on the ground with Ashley sitting on his lap and her legs wrapped around his torso.

Tristan devour her lips as his hand roamed all over her back. He could smell her body odor mixed with the perfume she applied. It was enough to intoxicate his mind as all he could think was to savor her like there is no tomorrow.

Ashley gasped parting their lisp for a second only to get them captured once again. Her fingers slid into his hair, feeling the smooth touch along with the wetness of the sweat in them.

Tristan thrust his lips further making her part them and he took that chance to slide his tongue inside her mouth. The clasping sound of their kiss echoed inside the silent room turning the atmosphere more sensual.

"Tristan... I... think... we should... stop" Ashley said in between their kiss as she tried to catch her breath and he pulled away.

His eyes burned intensely watching her pant. The way her lips parted as if it was inviting him to seal them again but he pushed back his thoughts and rested their forehead together until they steadied their breathing.

"Let’s continue this some other time," Tristan said as he adjusted her hair and helped her stand up. Taking a glance at her look Tristan held her hand and they stepped out of the gym.

Ashley quickly took a shower followed by Tristan and the couple walked out of the house together for their respective work.

Making a call to Miley, Ashley informed her to meet her directly at the agency as Tristan was the one who was going to drop her.

Ending the call, Ashley turned around to step into the car when her eyes found Jack standing in front of her.

"Jack" she called his name in surprise and watched him smile at her.

After the kidnapping incident, she didn’t get time to meet him, but now that he standing in front of her wearing that well-fitted bodyguard suit, she couldn’t stop herself from admiring the kid.

Jack waved his hand in return and then looked at Tristan giving him a light bow.

"Jack will be your bodyguard from this day on," Tristan said making Ashley turn her head in his direction in surprise.

"Then what about the sky?" she asked.

"He will be tagged with the others to keep an eye on your surrounding," Tristan said, then looking at Jack giving him a meaningful glance.

After taking Jack under his wing, Tristan was impressed with the boy’s determination of learning martial arts. He was already good at it since the poke clan had already given him the basic training. A few days of practice and he was already pro.

"Make sure to keep an eye on the people around her and if you come across anything suspicious then informed to Sky. He will be backing you" Tristan instructed before he stepped into the car along with Ashley and they drove out of the mansion gates.

 

Chapter 255: Two boring people in one frame

The car entered the main gates of the Agency building where Ashley saw Miley already waiting for her at the entrance.

"Miley is already here," she said turning her attention toward Tristan.

Ducking his head down Tristan watched Ashley’s manager who had reached earlier than them and was already waiting for her.

"Hmm..." he hummed bringing back his attention to his wife and said," I know you don’t like being crowded, but Jack, I want him to be around you. In that way, I would be kept updated about your surrounding"

Tristan knew Ashley was against his idea of letting his men follow her, but after the kidnapping incident, Ashley didn’t dare to reject him. And with Jack being her personal guard she could feel more relaxed.

Bobbing her head in understanding Ashley pecked his lips before stepping out of the car and saw Jack already standing next to the car.

Giving a meaningful glance to Jack, Tristan slide up the window and drove away from there.

"Let’s go," she said with a smile and walked toward the entrance where Miley was already waiting.

Jack maintained his distance and followed Ashley silently when he saw a lady who stood there all the time suddenly rush towards them.

"Good morning ma’am" Miley greeted Ashley with a polite smile and then turned her eyes to her side and frowned in confusion.

"He..." she mumbled pointing her forefinger at Jack and looked at Ashley in questioning.

"Oh, let me introduce you both. Jack this is Miley my manager and Miley this is Jack my new bodyguard" Ashley said moving her hand back and forth between Miley and Jack.

"Good morning Miss Miley" Jack spoke with his robotic voice making both the girl look at him in surprise.

The man looked too young to carry such a deep voice, but then she should judge anyone for being so manly.

Ashley who was too new to this tone gave Jack a strange look before she turned her eyes to Miley who had the same reaction as hers.

"Ahem... "

Jack cleared his throat when he saw both the girls giving him a strange look and snapped them out of the trance.

Turning her head Ashley motioned for Jack to come closer to her and whisper," Can you act like a normal guard? This tone is making you sound like a broken machine"

Ashley knew Jack wasn’t like this a few days back, but today he appeared a little different. She was now missing his old approachable behavior.

Jack shot his eyes wide at Ashley and watched her give him a displeased look. He opened his mouth but close it back as he felt at a loss for words.

Sensing the embarrassment on his face Ashley patted his shoulder before she turned and walked inside the building followed by Miley.

Reaching the top floor of the building the trio stepped out of the elevator and headed towards Finn’s cabin since he was the one who was going to introduce her to the director of the move.

Knocking on the door, Ashley stepped inside the cabin asking Miley to accompany Jack outside.

There was an awkward silence between the two since they both didn’t know each other to even have any common topic for the conversation. Biting her lips in anticipation, Miley decided to break the silence, now that she was alone with him.

"So?" Miley asked turning her eyes toward Jack.

She had been observing the boy and could tell that he was new to this field of being someone’s bodyguard.

In these few months, she had been familiar with Tristan’s men who lurk around them without even their knowledge. They carried this strong manly aura and by the blank looks on their face, she could tell who they were. But this boy, the way he tried to fit himself into the criteria just made her smile.

Jack had been standing ideally maintaining his posture knitted his brow and turned to look at the girl next to him in confusion.

"Huh!, Did you say something, Miss Miley," he asked.

Miley stared at the boy, who was still unknown of her words, let out a sigh.

"Are you going to stiffen your body by standing like a statue the entire time?" Miley said showing him the empty corridor. "There is no one around to look at you so you relax" she further continued.

Jack looked at Miley in disbelief before he turned his eyes around the corridor and found no one but just the two standing alone.

Jack didn’t realize that the girl had already sensed his discomfort, but now that he was assigned to a reputed job, he didn’t want to look lazy.

He had been genuinely trying to keep up his role as a guard following the lessons he had gotten in these few days. Though he wasn’t accustomed to it entirely still he was trying his best.

"It’s okay I am good," Jack said clearing his throat and averted his eyes from Miley, hiding his embarrassed face.

Letting out a chuckle, Miley shook her head in amusement. She had already sensed his uneasiness but still, he was trying to keep up.

’Stubborn kid’ she thought with the smile still lingering on her face.

Jack didn’t realize the girl had an observing eye, that she easily read his posture. Impressed, Jack looked at Miley from the corner of his eyes and smiled.

*****

Inside the cabin, Finn was happy to introduce Ashley to Bernard Franklin, the director of her upcoming untitled movie.

The casting call for the second lead character was going around for some time now. Bernard was finding it hard to get the girl who perfectly matched his character name, Liza.

He was thinking of getting a well-known face on board since the character was impactful and needed a bold and fierce appearance. But whoever he approached didn’t meet the criteria and he had to step down from that thought for a while until he met Finn at an event.

Being a good friend he went on suggesting him on casting a new face and he also had someone in mind who could fit the bill.

Bernard was satisfied to see Ashley’s appearance matched perfectly with the character, he had imagined in his mind named Liza, the second female lead. Though she didn’t have a long screen time but she carried a significant role in the entire film.

"Now I understood why Finn was so excited when he told me about you and I am glad that I trusted him. It will be nice working with you" Bernard genuinely felt happy that his search had finally come to an end.

Ashley was perfect for Liza’s character and now he was looking forward to what this young girl had to deliver.

After having some talk, Bernard left the office as he had a meeting with other cast members.

"I am happy that you are going to work in Bernard’s direction. He is a very creative man and I am sure you will be able to learn so much from him"

"All thanks to you. If not for your suggestion, I wouldn’t be able to challenge myself. So thank you Finn for always standing like a pillar, guiding me all this time" Ashley respected Finn for being so knowledgeable toward her. It was his hand for uplifting her career from scratch and making her who she was now.

She will always be grateful to him but from here on, she had to create her own path and make a name in the acting world.

Discussing a few things with Finn, Ashley bid goodbye and stepped out of the room. Her eyes went to see Jack who stood there in the same alert position doing his job and then it fell on Miley who stood next to him lazily.

She wanted them to get familiar with each other now that Jack was going to tag them everywhere, but the scene ahead said other things.

Two boring people in one frame, she thought and walked towards them.

"What’s next in the schedule," Ashley said standing in front of them, breaking their lazy composure.

Heaving out a sigh, Miley finally break free from the pin-drop silence and straighten herself, before she started dictating the following plans.

*****

Tristan went through back-to-back meetings with Jack keeping him updated about Ashley’s whereabouts. He felt glad that he picked Jack for this job. He knew Jack wasn’t that mature enough to carry risk but the determination in his work and to improve himself made him change his mind.

Looking at the picture in which Jack had just him, Tristan let out a smile. Ashley was having a photoshoot and he was happy to see her active enough to carry herself professionally.

Zooming on one of the pictures, he tried to find the marks on her wrist but was amused when he didn’t see them.

Tristan was so busy admiring Ashley’s picture that he forgot about still being in the meeting hall sitting amongst his employees.

"Boss. just. smiled" one of the employees whispered.