Ch. 71..75: Charmed by the Billionaire CEO Chapter 71-75

Chapter 71: Ruined

Ashley froze when she felt Tristan’s breath fan on her neck. Closing her eyes, she took a deep breath and felt his lips touch her skin, making her gasp for air.

"T-Tristan..." Ashley held the railing tightly as she tried to stand on her feet. The cup in her hand loosened, but she gripped it tightly against the railing wall.

She thought her mind and body loose their rationality because his kiss started tailing down to her shoulder.

"I will never love anyone except you, my wife" his words broke a trance, and she turned back, staring straight into his eyes. They were so deep, filled with emotions, that she felt her heart skip a beat.

Tristan cupped her face looking deep into her eyes. Something about her made him irresistible. He couldn’t control himself around her. Even her slight anger would upset him, and her light smile would brighten his whole world.

Ashley’s eyes welled, and she hugged him tightly. Why was he so loving and caring that she kept falling deeper and deeper in love with him? She wished to meet him before so that she wouldn’t have wasted her time on Greg and got herself hurt.

Tristan came into her life as her savior and stopped her from getting depressed. If she hadn’t met him, she would have kept doubting herself. She would’ve drowned herself in depression, thinking about where she went wrong in the relationship that made Greg cheat on her.

But now she was thankful for everything that happened, or else she wouldn’t have met Tristan. He was the sun to her tragic life, and she wanted him to shine only on her.

Pulling back, they finished drinking the coffee before returning to their room.

Ashley had a photo shoot the next morning, while Tristan had meetings the other day. Since their life was going to turn busy, all they did was hold on to each other the whole night, falling asleep in each other’s arms.

*****

The following day Tristan left for work while Ashley went for the photoshoot. They made sure no one could see them and their path would be cleared.

Miley waited for Ashley in the car before she saw Tristan’s car leave the premise.

Inside the car, Ashley went through the concept of the photo shoot, and it was an outdoor one. As she kept reading it, she heard Miley," Miss Jane is to join the shoot."

Listening to her name Ashley turned off the tab and looked at her." Make sure I don’t see her around me" she clearly spoke her thoughts and leaned back, closing her eyes.

Soon their car stopped at the shooting location, and Ashley walked to her changing room without waiting to encounter anyone.

She wanted to finish the shoot as soon as possible without any trouble. Since Jane was too going to join the shoot, she wanted to be more careful.

After that day in the restaurant, she couldn’t trust her. She knew Jane and Greg would use any means to find Tristan and wanted to ensure she didn’t give them a chance to defame her loved ones.

*****

Jane’s changing room

"Did you take care of everything?" Jane looked at the girl who worked with the crew and asked.

The girl had lowered her head and was shivering on her serious gaze." Yes, ma’am," she spoke after a long time and heard jane waving her hand at her.

Without looking at her, she left her room, ensuring no one saw her.

She stood up and looked at herself in the mirror before she smirked and turned to step out.

Since it was a magazine cover shoot, the company picked two famous faces. First, it was just Jane who was supposed to pose for the cover, but the team wanted another model to join her since the team’s requirement, and to her surprise, the model they got was Ashley. Having no other choice, she decided to stick with the project.

Stepping outside the room, she walked to the location and saw Ashley. A glint of evilness passed through her eyes, but she covered up and walked with grace, standing a few distances away from Ashley.

Cedric Brooks was one of the best photographers working in the modeling world for years. When it came to best, it meant the best, and he didn’t like any trouble.

"Hey Cedric, long time no see" Jane walked with a smile and hugged the photographer, one of her friends, and the person who clicked her picture when she struggled as a model in the early days.

She thanked him for seeing her potential and suggested her to top agencies.

"How can I forget you, honey" he smiled and pulled back, tucking her hair strand behind, and continued," It’s you who forgot us."

Ashley, who was listening to their nonsense, rolled her eyes. Jane had the habit of bargaining about her popularity, which was one example.

Cedric was a good friend, and now she would take advantage of their relationship.

Scoffing her overdramatic greeting, she got ready for the shot.

Looking at her dress, she felt a little discomfort. The dress seemed fine when she wore it, but now she felt it getting loose somehow.

She looked at Miley, who was now busy discussing with Cedric about the shoot, when Jane walked and stood next to her.

"Good to see you Ash" Jane had that smirk on her face which didn’t go unnoticed.

Ashley knew she was trying to mock her with her presence, but she didn’t care. All she cared about was finishing her work and leaving.

Ignoring the words, she looked at Cedric, who gave them a thumbs up, and they both positioned themselves.

They were being professional models both Jane and Ashley gave numerous shots.

Cedric, too was impressed with both of them and was satisfied with the clicks.

"We will move to the next location," he said before turning and discussing with the team.

Ashley nodded her head and was about to turn when her leg tripped, and she fell to the ground with a thud.

"Ahh...." hissing in pain, she tried to get up, but it all went in vain when her dress ripped, and she fell back again.

"Ahh..." this time, she whined in pain and looked down at her ankle. It was sprained, which was why she couldn’t get up.

Miley ran towards Ashley and helped her stand. Everyone’s eyes fell on her torn dress, and the one who was majorly disappointed was Cedric.

"Oh my god.... what happened to your dress" he shouted, catching everyone’s attention.

Ashley looked down at her dress which was poorly torn, and cursed. She didn’t know the fabric was so cheap that it pulled quickly.

"How will we shoot now," he said with worry lacing in his words.

Since Cedric was the one who was supposed to take pictures, he couldn’t continue if the model wasn’t in good condition.

"I don’t think we could shoot like this," his words alarmed Ashley, and she said," There must be a spare dress. I could continue wearing it."

"Did you forget the dresses we are wearing are the latest design which we were supposed to wear for the shoot specifically? How can you wear another dress when we are supposed to pose for the original one" she smirked.

"I don’t think you can shoot wearing this torn fabric" Ashley knew the shoot was for the launch of the latest edition of Masha fashion and the dresses they wore were one of them.

How can she forget, she thought and looked at the thought for a while when she heard Jane speak," Cedric, I think you should continue the shoot with me."

Jane looked at Cedric and said with affirmation. She had planned it from the start, and she wanted all the limelight on her. It was the best way to snatch everyone’s attention, from Ashley to her.

Cedric pondered her words and looked at Ashley," Maybe she is right. We can’t cancel the shoot as the following week’s fashion week."

The Magazines were going to be sold out on the same day as the fashion week, and with this blunder today, he couldn’t just stay still and keep canceling the shoot.

He rested his hand on Ashley’s shoulder and said," Sorry, Ash, but I think we should complete the shoot without you" he sounded upset. In contrast, he said so because he was so excited to take the top model on the cover page, but he couldn’t help but ask Ashley to step back with the dress being destroyed.

Understanding his concern Ashley nodded her head. She couldn’t be stubborn when the entire project depended on her and Jane. Cedric had already clicked many of her pictures, and that was enough.

Nodding her head, Ashley agreed with him, and they all moved to the other location. While everyone started to clear the space, Jane walked toward Ashley, putting on a worried expression.

"Ash, are you okay" Ashley heard her and shot a glare.

Chapter 72: Not a fool anymore

Ashley tried to keep her cool when she saw how fake her concern looked on that scheme face.

Putting on a smile, she answered," You don’t have to worry so much, Jane. After all... you got what you wanted" her word shocked Jane, and her eyes widened in horror.

"W-what are you saying" she stuttered and saw Ashley smirked," You think I am a fool not to understand what you are up to, Jane."

Jane gulped when she looked at her dangerously calm eyes. Even though they looked serene but only she knew the meaning behind it.

"I-I didn’t do anything," she tried to oppose her accusation.

Looking around, she relaxed a little as space was already cleared, and only she and Ashley were present at the moment.

"You still want to lie, Jane" Ashley was fed up with Jane’s fake innocence because it only made her puke.

She could fool everyone but her, she couldn’t fool her at all.

Ashley didn’t fall by herself, but Jane pushed her from behind. It happened too fast that she couldn’t react and ended up losing.

Jane looked at Ashley in fear but suddenly started laughing," So what if I pushed you" she stopped and clenched her jaw, looking at her with pure anger.

"You think I would let you have everything? No.... no Ashley. This project was mine.

I was the face for this cover but you... you came and again snatched it from me" her words came out with pure hate towards Ashley.

"But not anymore. See how easily I changed the entire situation" Jane smiled at Ashley, who just kept staring at her without answering her back.

Ashley could see how badly Jane hated her and that she could do anything to defame her. She still remembered the naïve Jane who considered her as her friend but the one she was looking for now. This Jane looked different.

How did she change so much, and how did she start hating her so much when not even once did she think bad for her?

Jane took a step closer to Ashley and warned," Don’t mess with me, Ash, or else you will have to pay big this time" saying she turned and left from there, leaving Ashley watching her back as it slowly vanished from her sight.

Staying there for a while, her eyes fell on her dress, and she closed her eyes in defeat.

Walking back to her room, Ashley got changed and looked into the dress when something caught her attention," How did it get damaged from here" she frowned and saw the upper part of her dress damaged.

"Miley...." she yelled and saw Miley run towards her.

"What is this?" she asked, looking at the hole in her dress.

Miley, too, was stunned, looking at the damaged dress, "I d-don’t know, ma’am."

"When I checked it before, the dress was fine. I don’t know how this happened."

Ashley could tell by her looks that Miley had no clue about it, nor did she doubt her. Being the most trusted person, Ashley could tell someone had purposely fabricated her dress, and she knew who that person was.

’Jane...’ crumbling the dress in her hand, Ashley looked at Miley," Check who came here after you," Ashley said sternly.

She could blame Jane without proof because she knew how manipulative that lady was and would even think twice before playing the victim card.

Miley did what Ashley said and left the room. After about twenty minutes, she returned with a depressed look.

"Did you find who it was?" Ashley asked and saw Miley shake her head," No, ma’am" heaving out a sigh, Ashley rubbed her temple.

Since there weren’t any cameras, she couldn’t get hold of the person, and it was tough for her to find that intruder without any clue.

Disappointed with the outcome, Ashley asked Miley to get the car, and they soon left the place.

****

Gwen’s desk

Glancing at the time for the fiftieth time, Gwen heaved out an irritated groan. She couldn’t believe the time was passing so slowly. She had been tapping her feet, looking at the time constantly, only to get more annoyed.

’Concentrate on your work Gwen’ she chanted in her mind and focused her eyes back on the screen when the phone on the table started ringing.

"I want you in my office, Gwen," Tristan’s voice came from the other side, and she immediately got up after the call ended and walked towards Tristan’s cabin.

Karl was already present when she entered, and when their eyes met, she saw a glint of happiness in them. Light smiling back at him, she walked, stopping right in front of Tristan’s table.

"Mr. Ford seemed to like the proposal so much that he wanted to come and meet me. He wanted to contribute equally to the project and pay equal attention until it’s completed."

Gwen nodded in satisfaction, but the man beside her was stiff at mentioning the man who tried to befriend Gwen with his shitty smile.

’Why does he have to come all of a sudden Karl thought but didn’t let his displeasure show on his face. He couldn’t put his grudge into his work. Ignoring his insecure thoughts, he asked," When is Mr. Ford coming" Karl asked, keeping his voice regular even though inside he wanted to scream.

"This afternoon," Tristan said and then turned to look at Gwen," He wants to have lunch with us" his words dropped Gwen’s smile, and she opened her mouth to say something when Tristan continued," He has asked you to join Gwen too" Tristan’s words surprised both Karl and Gwen.

Tristan wasn’t planning to disclose his sister’s identity yet, but now that she was working as an assistant, he didn’t mind if she joined them. Karl was too accompanying him, so why not Gwen?

After informing them about the lunch, Tristan dismissed them.

Gwen walked absentmindedly when Karl walked past her, which broke her trance," What about our lunch?" she asked, making him halt his steps, and he turned back to see her upset face.

She had been looking forward to spending some time with Karl, but now with their plan getting ruined, she couldn’t help but ask him," We can plan it some other time," he said with a straight face and turned without waiting for her answer.

Gwen frowned at his behavior and shrugged her shoulder," What’s with him now?" she muttered and watched him enter his cabin.

****

Alice apartment

"What did you say? Jane is behind everything," Alice yelled after listening to Ashley’s story.

Ashley went straight to meet Alice after leaving the shooting spot. She wanted to check if she was doing fine, and to her surprise, Alice was more than satisfactory.

"I doubt it isn’t confirmed yet. I have asked Miley to pay attention to whom Jane meets. Hope we would get some proof," Ashley sighed and crossed her legs, leaning lazily on the couch.

"Tsk.. such a cheap girl. I didn’t think she would stoop so low" Alice knew Jane was putting on a mask of being a good friend to Ashley from the very beginning, but she didn’t think she would do something to grasp the opportunity.

"It doesn’t matter what she does or not because I have completed my part, and I don’t think it would affect anything. Cedric call and informed me that the picture he clicked was enough" Ashley was on her way when she received a call from Cedric, and he informed her about the same.

"She really needs to stop now. Why is she even trying to target you when she got what she wanted from the start" she sneered, knowing how cunning Jane was and how she seduced Greg.

Nevertheless, Alice was happy that Ashley married Tristan. She could tell that Ashley was delighted with him, and these useless people didn’t matter to her at all.

"Anyways, let’s just forget about her, tell me what you are up to" she looked at the house, which looked more cleaned than before, which impressed Ashley very much.

"Are you planning a party or something or... something is bothering you" Ashley pierced her eyes and looked at Alice suspiciously.

Alice had the habit of cleaning so that she could divert her attention from things that bothered her, and right now, Ashley could sense the same.

Alice watched around and shrugged her shoulder like nothing happened," No there isn’t like that. I just thought the house seems to be a little mess lately, that’s why-" she was about to speak but saw Ashley widen her eyes in surprise.

"Don’t tell me you cleaned the house because you wanted to, and that has nothing to do with anything or anyone," Ashley asked as she couldn’t believe her eyes.

Her once shabby friend was bringing changes in her daily life, which surprised her.

"Yes... and why do you think I only clean the house when I am upset" Alice stood up from the couch and walked into the kitchen, taking out the beer can from the fridge before walking out and throwing it to Ashley.

Chapter 73: You can’t like me

"Because this doesn’t seem like you" Ashley opened the beer can and took a sip.

Alice knew it was useless to act normal in front of Ashley when she knew her inside out and it will only make her lie to her if she keeps ignoring her claims.

"People do change Ash... and it’s time for me to change too" Alice joined her while she kept ignoring her eyes.

Alice couldn’t argue because Ashley was right when she talked about her habit but that wasn’t related to her getting bothered by something. She wouldn’t have taken the privilege to even pick a spoon on her own but Noah’s face came flashing into her mind when he saw how messed up her house was.

Even though he didn’t voice his thoughts but she could tell that he must be thinking how unwomanly she was who didn’t even know how to keep her surroundings clean.

Ashley looked at Alice who turned quiet all of sudden, and shook her by her shoulder bringing her out from the trance.

"What are you thinking so much," she asked looking her daze look.

"Uh... it’s nothing" she brushed off her thoughts and enjoyed the drink with Ashley.

*****

Karl’s apartment

Entering his room Karl walked towards his bed and slumped down in tiredness. His mind couldn’t stop thinking about Luke’s behavior around Gwen when they went for lunch this afternoon.

Though it was a purely business-related meeting since he couldn’t ignore how Luke was trying to act around Gwen.

"Why does he have to be like a bee around Gwen" Karl closed his eyes in frustration and slammed his hand on the bed in anger.

It wasn’t just him but also Tristan who noticed Luke’s extra friendly behavior towards Gwen. As they walked out Tristan informed him to keep Gwen away from Luke. And why wouldn’t he ask so because he was her brother but why was he getting so bothered with Luke approaching over-friendly with Gwen.

Getting up from the bed in defeat he entered the bathroom to take a shower but stopped when his phone started to ring. He picked up the phone to see Gwen’s name flashing on it and he sighed.

Karl knew his mood wasn’t that pleasant and he didn’t want to sound rude to her. Keeping back the phone on the table he let it ring and entered the bathroom.

Inside her room, Gwen finally stopped pacing and slumped on the couch in defeat. She wanted to talk with Karl who was again ignoring her since morning and that kind of upset her.

Even when they went on lunch he didn’t even speak to her once and that make her think if he was upset with her again or something. But now, when she called him he wasn’t even answering her call which made her give up and she sighed closing her eyes.

It was so difficult to understand Karl’s behavior sometimes. He was like a closed book that didn’t want anyone to read him but even she was adamant to know what was bothering him.

Thinking for a while she stood up slamming her hand on either side of the couch and said with determination," If you don’t talk with me then I know how to reach you"

Gwen dashed out of the mansion and entered the car. After a lot of thinking, she finally came to this decision and she couldn’t stop herself from reaching his apartment.

Standing in front of his door she took a few deep breaths before she rang the bell. Her heart was pounding inside her chest because she didn’t know if coming here was the best thing she did but she couldn’t handle his ignorance.

She looked down at the ground tapping her feet in nervousness when the door opened and Karl stood in front of her.

Gwen stood like a statue looking at his after-shower look and she got completely mesmerized by his handsomeness. His half-wet hair fell on his forehead completely knocking her heart and she gasped before shutting her mouth.

"Miss Gwen, what are you doing here" Karl was surprised to see Gwen stand in front of him.

After she stopped calling him, he thought she got tired of him but he was wrong.

Gwen who stood there watching him broke her trance and her eyes turned stern," Why aren’t you answering my calls?" she asked pushing him away and entered the house.

"You know how weird you are Mr. Assistant" she turned and saw him stand there by the door in surprise.

"Are you going to stand there as a statue, answer me, Karl..." his frozen state compose when he heard his name from her mouth for the first and his heart bloomed with happiness.

Shutting the door close he walked toward her and stopped in front of her," You came here because I didn’t receive your call" startled by her visit Karl found him more surprised when she said the reason on her own.

His words baffled her and she opened and close her mouth like a dumb person. She didn’t know how to respond and kept standing there biting her lower lips.

Karl’s lips curled up finding her actions cute. He didn’t realize that he was smiling until she looked at him and nod her head.

"Y-you didn’t pick my calls and were even acting distant since morning" Gwen stuttered ignoring his intense gaze as she started feeling hot all of sudden.

Was this man always so intimidating, she thought as she could feel his eyes on her.

Karl tried to suppress his smile feeling shy all of sudden. Gwen was too cute to ignore and her actions around him made him smile a lot.

Gwen chewed the inside of her mouth waiting for him to say something but when he didn’t she finally looked up and saw him already staring at her," I-I think I should go" she said and turned to leave when Karl stopped her holding her wrist.

"Do you know your behavior sometimes confuses me, Gwen" Karl walked and stood in front of her but never let go of her wrist.

"You coming to my place just because I didn’t answer your call. What does that mean?" Karl had a serious look because he wanted to know why was she affected by his ignorance and why she always wanted him to talk to her.

Gwen felt her throat run dry with his question. How was she supposed to tell him that she liked him and him being ignorant of her always made her do things which she never imagined.

Karl took a step close to her and let go of her hand taking it to her chin as he lift her face," Tell me Gwen?" his voice sounded so soft that she felt herself getting melt into his tender words.

Gwen could see a thousand emotions swirling into his eyes as he bore into her making her feel ticklish. She knew if she didn’t tell him now then he would keep his distance from her and she didn’t want it.

Closing her eyes she took a deep breath and said," I like you Karl" her words left her mouth and her eyes opened looking deep into his shocked ones.

She didn’t know why but the look in his eyes scared her. Karl was the very first man who captured her heart with his kindness. He wasn’t like those who like to fool around and flirt with a woman. His caring and understanding side made her like him.

She remembered when she started to see him apart from her brother’s assistant. He was so generous and polite to her whenever they cross their paths. She didn’t realize when and how she started to feel for him. It wasn’t the time she became his assistant but it was way before she when she lost her heart to him.

Karl was shocked by her response and his hand under her chin fell looking at her in complete surprise. How can she like him, he wasn’t even her status. Rather he was her brother’s assistant who worked for them all these years.

How can she start seeing him like this? Karl didn’t want her to see him that way because he knew he wasn’t capable enough to provide her with the life she was now living.

"No, you can’t," he said and took a step back.

"You can’t like me, Gwen. It’s not right, I’m your brother’s assistant dammit" Karl didn’t face her because he knew she must be hurt by his words. But wasn’t he saying the truth?

He wasn’t capable of her. He was just a mere assistant who lived a normal life and he knew the difference between them.

Gwen’s eyes welled up when he said those words. She felt her heart rip when she saw how he brought their status.

"I didn’t see you that way, Karl. I knew from the beginning that you are my brother’s assistant and it doesn’t make any difference for what I feel for you" Gwen’s voice broke when she conveyed her feeling for him

Chapter 74: It’s standing tall

Karl looked at her and saw her cry. His breath hitched when he saw how hurt she looked. He wanted to go and hug her but he stopped himself. It was better if they kept their relationship professional and don’t cross the line.

Making his heart strong he looked at her sternly and said," But I mind it. And I won’t agree with this" his words came out like a confirmation and she took a step back.

Her heart pained to see how cold his words were that it made her suffocate. She didn’t realize he would think this way and put on a distance between them acknowledging their status.

Gwen looked at him with a hurtful gaze and nod her head before she turned and walked out of the house. She couldn’t stand his indifference so she left without turning back.

Karl released his breath which he didn’t know how long he kept holding. His eyes fluttered holding back the tears that surged up watching Gwen’s hurtful face.

"I can’t give you a life that you deserve Gwen and our status is the fact that we can’t be together"

Karl knew he was Tristan’s assistant and he couldn’t even bring himself to accept Gwen’s liking towards him.

"It’s better if we keep our distance Gwen" he muttered and slumped on the bed like a loser.

*****

Gwen drove back to the mansion and ran to her room upstairs. She couldn’t let anyone see her like this and right now she wanted to be alone.

Shutting her door she ran to her bed and slumped down crying her heart out. She was rejected, the man she liked didn’t like her.

Karl was her first love and she felt miserable to know how he bought their position. She loved him for who he was and never once thought this difference between them would ever affect their present.

Hiding her face in the pillow she let her tears flow, "Stupid...idiot. How can you be so dumb Karl? Can’t you see me as only Gwen and not your boss’s sister" she cursed and punched the pillow in anger.

After venting her frustration she wiped off her tears and sat on the bed," You think it’s easy for you to shove me off, Karl? Then you are wrong Mr. Assistant" she smirked with her eyes shining with determination.

"You can keep thinking we are not suitable to like each other but let me warn you, My name is Gwen, and just like my stubborn brother even I don’t like to lose. I will make you realize your feeling toward me and that’s a promise" she declared because she wasn’t going to give up just because he think they aren’t on the same level.

*****

Hyatt Residency

Ashley entered her house only to find it empty. These two days with Tristan passed so quickly that she started missing him. Heaving out a sigh she tossed her back and drop her tired body on the couch.

She was tired after the shoot and now her being a little tipsy made her close her eyes. After drinking beer Alice proposed for wine too and before she could think she was already drunk. She laughed at her alcohol tolerance when suddenly she felt the side on the couch shrink.

"Did you drink?" a familiar voice snapped opened her eyes and she sat straight looking at Tristan with surprise lacing on her face.

Scrunching his nose close to her he said," I think you had more than you can handle" Tristan pulled back and caressed her hair breaking her stature, and saw her crawl towards him sitting lazily on his lap.

"I missed you" she sounded tired while she leisurely wrapped her arms around his neck and hugged him.

Tristan caressed her back letting her hug him as much as she wanted. He knew his wife would turn cozy when she would drink and he had already experienced her other side.

Hugging him for a while Ashley asked," When did you come?" she pulled back and looked at him.

" A while back," he said and tucked the loose strand of her hair behind her ear.

Ashley’s cheeks were flushed red due to alcohol and he just wanted to make sure she goes to bed and rest.

She again went on to hug him and this time she buried her face into his neck inhaling his manly scent. He smells like heaven, she thought and placed her lips on his skin making him stiff.

"A-ash what are you doing?" he asked while his breath hitched when she started sucking his neck.

His hold around her tighten and he closed his eyes feeling the touch of her lips on him.

Ashley was aroused by his manly scent and just wanted to taste it. She forgot that she was still on her period and they couldn’t indulge in any sexual activity. But her drunk mind had lost its ability to think straight and she just couldn’t stop herself from devouring him.

"Ash I think we should stop" Tristan tried his best to keep calm because he knew she wasn’t in her sense and her actions were turning beyond his control.

Ashley paused and pulled back looking at him with hurtful eyes," You don’t like me?" she asked with a pout.

Tristan opened his mouth listening to her words and watched her climb down his lap in anger. She stumbled on her step but stabled and shot a glare at him before she started walking towards their room.

"Ash that’s not what you think" Tristan stood and followed her like a lost puppy.

How can she even think he didn’t like her? She was giving him blue balls, and that was proof of how aroused he was right now.

Ashley ignored his crying and entered the room before she turned and tried to shut the door but was stopped when Tristan blocked it," Get lost... you are sleeping out tonight" she slurred and force the door to shut leaving Tristan standing out in shock.

Like a frozen log, Tristan blinked his eyes at the closed door and sighed.

’She shoved me out’ he muttered and kept staring at the door for a while before he walked back towards the living hall.

Tristan was left hanging just like that by his wife who got upset because he asked her to stop.

Falling on the couch he lay there with his eyes looking up at the ceiling. His member was throbbing inside his pants and he didn’t know how to release it.

Looking at the door he wished Ashley would somehow allow him to get inside and let him sleep with her but as the time passed by she didn’t come out and soon he fell asleep on the couch.

Tristan was deep in sleep when he felt someone touching his-"WHAT!!!" he screamed and snapped open his eyes only to find Ashley massaging his dick.

His pants were tossed on the floor and he was only left with his boxers on. He looked at Ashley whose drowsy eyes looked at his bulge under the fabric.

"W-what are you doing here Ash?" he asked and sat on the couch making her sit next to him. His voice was unheard by his perverted wife who ignored his words and just kept staring at his member.

"It’s standing tall Tristan" her dazed eyes looked at him while he stared at her in horror.

Tristan didn’t want Ashley to curse herself the next morning thinking about her actions. But before he could answer her he felt her hand slide inside his boxer and her finger tracing his long cock.

Tristan let out a sensual groan, dropping his head back on the headrest and closing his eyes taking a deep breath.

Ashley raised her eyes only to find a satisfying look on Tristan’s face as he bit his lips making her move her hand fast on his long shaft.

Tristan forgot what he was thinking a while back and started enjoying the pleasure his wife was giving him.

"Do you like it hubby" she moved closer to his face and muttered into his ear waking up his sleeping monster and his eyes shot open looking at her with desire.

She was teasing him and he knew he wouldn’t do anything but endure her playful act. He wanted to stop her before it goes far but couldn’t. His wife had switched off his mind and all he could think was of her hands caressing him down.

Nodding his head, Tristan answered her and saw her kneel in between his leg. All this while her eyes looked at his content face and she kept chanting that she had to make him happy.

Trailing her hand up on his waist she slowly slide down his boxers and tossed them aside.

"Let me satisfy you Tristan" she muttered and held on to his shaft and slowly started to move her palm.

"F**k" Tristan groaned and looked at her with his lustful eyes.

He wanted to take her then and there but he controlled himself and let her do whatever she wished to do with him.

"Ash..." he called her name and closed his eyes falling into a deep bliss.

Chapter 75: It hurts here

Ashley felt her energy boost listening to him calling her name, and she fastened the pace of her hand that gripped his long shaft.

Her hand worked while her eyes looked at his face as he bit his lower lips, making her want to kiss him. Those lips were her to taste, and she ensured she would have them soon.

"Faster... Ash... Ah.." Tristan fisted both his palms as he felt him reaching the climax, and in no time, he spilt out on her hand.

Tristan was panting heavily as he slowly opened his eyes and saw Ashley stand on her feet in between his legs. She brought her fingers close to her mouth and licked the cum on her hand.

Tristan’s eyes darkened the moment she moaned while licking those fingers on her, and in no time, Tristan pulled her, and her lips were sealed into a passionate kiss.

Ashley adjusted herself on his lap and started rubbing her butts on his shaft, making him groan," You won’t stop, right" he asked, pulling back and seeing her grin at his words.

He knew she wasn’t in her sense and would surely curse the following day.

Cupping her buttocks in both his palms and started moving her on his member.

He didn’t want to take advantage of his drunk wife, but she started it, and he was going to finish it.

Like a hungry beast, he captured her lips again and entered her mouth without warning. He kept tasting every corner of her mouth while his hand rocked her on his rod until he came again.

"Ah..." running out of breath, both panted heavily, catching their breath.

"Tristan... I’m sleepy" Ashley snuggled into his neck and closed her eyes, passing out on him.

Tristan kept caressing her back until he heard her tiny snore, and his lips curled up,"

Do you know Ash, you are too unpredictable at times" he smiled and stood up from the couch, carrying her in his arms, and walked towards their bedroom.

Carefully placing her on the bed, he walked and took out a towel from the closet before entering the bathroom.

Tristan walked out with the wet towel, cleaned Ashley’s hand before he tucked her to bed, and then walked to clean himself.

He came out to shower and wore his clothes before joining his wife in bed and snuggling her to sleep.

****

Knight mansion

Gwen, as usual, got ready to leave for work. She ate her breakfast silently and stepped out of the house, only to find Karl waiting for her next to his car.

She looked at him and wanted to smile, but she stopped remembering how cruel he had acted to her the previous night.

’Don’t melt your heart, Gwen. You have to make him realize his love for you, she told herself, walking towards him.

She stepped inside the car without paying attention and waited for him to enter.

Karl, who watched Gwen avoiding him, felt his heart clench. He knew this was going to happen after what he told her yesterday. But why was he feeling so sad because of her ignorance?

With a shaky breath, he turned and entered the car and drove to the company.

Throughout the drive, Gwen didn’t even see him once, which upset Karl. He kept glancing at her waiting for her to talk with him, but she didn’t.

Soon they reached the company, and Gwen stepped out. Karl followed her, but she started walking ahead, leaving him behind.

Karl couldn’t handle her avoiding him, and he took a long stride walking along with her as they entered the elevator.

Standing at a distance, Karl kept looking at her, and when he saw she wasn’t even saying anything, he opened his mouth to speak," Miss Gwen... a-about yesterday", he said but was stopped.

"I understood what you mean Mr. Karl and I completely agree with you. I am sorry I started expecting too much and now I realize that I was wrong" Gwen was again provoked when he bought the previous night’s topic.

He was so stupid that he couldn’t even see how upset she was because of his behaviour, but now she won’t go behind asking for his attention. She will show even she can get angry sometimes and not always keep clinging to his attention.

Karl felt her words rip her heart, and he kept looking at her cold face. He missed her smile that she flashed seeing him every time. Nodding his head, he averted his eyes from her because he could stand the indifferent look in her eyes for him.

Soon they reached the top floor, and Gwen stepped out of the elevator and started walking toward her desk, leaving Karl behind again.

He sighed and entered his cabin in defeat.

*****

Ashley’s apartment

Waking up with a hangover, Ashley felt her head would split if the pain didn’t subside.

"How much did you drink" Tristan walked with a glass of honey water and gave it to her to drink.

Ashley had a very low tolerance to alcohol, yet she liked drinking it when she started. She remembered after drinking a can of beer, Alice brought a wine bottle, and they ended up drinking half of it.

Keeping her mouth shut, she took the glass and started drinking it slowly. She couldn’t tell Tristan about it, or he would forbid her from drinking it.

Tristan shook his head, sat next to her, and caressed her hair," Ash, I think you should stop drinking" his words made her look at him with wide eyes and ask," Why?"

Pursing his lips, Tristan recalled the last night and how wild his wife had turned under the influence of alcohol. If he kept allowing her to drink, then one day, he would end up being her sex toy whom she played with when she loosed her sense.

"Umm... nothing, but I don’t want you to drink it," he said without bringing up last night’s incident. He could tell she had no recollection of their previous night, and he didn’t want to tell either and make her feel embarrassed about her actions.

She looked at him for a while and nodded her head. Maybe he was right because she knew her limits and how different she became after consuming it.

Finishing her glass, she passed it to him and was about to step down the bed when her leg hurt," Argh..." hissing, she sat back on the bed and held her leg.

"What happened?" Tristan’s worried voice came from behind, and he looked down on her leg only to find her ankle swollen.

Last night he was so busy getting blown by his wife that he ignored her. And now, when he finally saw her swollen leg, he cursed himself for not knowing it before.

Climbing down the bed, he walked to the other side, kneeling and examining her leg," How did this happen?" his eyes turned darker, and his voice turned heavy as he lifted his head and looked at her.

Ashley was surprised by his reaction because this was the first time she had seen him act differently. She opened her mouth to say something could because his eyes spoke of danger to her, and she didn’t know what to say.

"How did it happen, Ash," he asked again, gritting his teeth in a fury.

Ashley gulped as her eyes fluttered, and she composed herself before she reached her hand and cupped his face.

"It’s nothing, Tristan," she said, saw his eyes dim and soften a little with her touch.

"I don’t feel that much pain," she said, making him sit beside her.

Tristan knew she was trying to divert his attention, but how could he when he heard her whine? Why does she have to act strong all the time?

"Let me call the doctor," he said and stood up to leave when he heard her squeal," Doctor why?"

Tristan turned and frowned at her words. She was clearly in pain, yet she didn’t want to show it to the Doctor. Why does she want to make him feel more guilty?

"You are in pain Ash and I can’t let you endure it," he said and picked up the phone to make a call but was stopped.

"No need, I will take a bath and trust me the swelling would be gone", Ashley assured him, but all she got was his glare.

"Why do you always have to act strong Ash? You are in pain and just that thought is making me go crazy" his eyes softened, and he looked at her with sadness.

Ashley was stunned by his reaction and didn’t think he would come up saying this. Yes, her leg pained, but she didn’t know it would make him upset.

"I can’t think straight when something happens to you. It hurts here," he said, pointing at his heart, and the next moment, Tristan hugged him fiercely.

"I’m sorry. I didn’t think about your feelings" Ashley buried her face in his chest and brushed his back, trying to soothe his stiff body.