Chapter194 

She hadn’t delivered Sterling Ting Lin’s invitation yet. After the call, she tried calling Sterling Ting Lin, but got no answer. She knew Sterling Ting Lin disliked her and her family. She might be deliberately ignoring the call. Still, for Grandma Sterling’s sake, she had to try. The call ended without an answer, and another call went straight to voicemail. Sterling Ting Lin was deliberately ignoring her. Ashley didn’t mind; she was just going through the motions. She texted Sterling Ting Lin, explaining her call and asking when she was free to receive the invitation. Without waiting for a reply, she continued working. 

they hadn’t found a What evening, after dinner with Cindy, 

suitable gift. 

Cindy suggested, “There’s a charity auction the day after tomorrow. Should we check it out?” 

“But I don’t have an invitation…” 

Cindy hesitated.“Invitations went out a fortnight ago. Getting one now will be difficult, but…” Her meaning was clear: ask Chase. 

After parting with Cindy around 9 pm, Ashley went back to Chase’s villa. He was already home, working in his study. Knowing he wouldn’t allow her near, she waited in the bedroom, reading.