Chapter 429 

Hearing the sound, Chase turned his head. 

Ashley got out of the car, silently closing the door before getting her umbrella back from him. 

Chase looked down at her feet.“Are you sure?” 

It hurt a little, but she could still walk. Ashley didn’t say that, though. She didn’t bother to analyze why he’d been so kind today. He had helped her and even carried her to his car. 

She said flatly, “Call me when you’re done with our divorce.” 

The implication was clear: unless it was about the divorce, he had no need to contact her. 

With that, Ashley raised her umbrella and walked past Chase, leaving him standing there. 

Chase watched her go. He let her leave. Their cars were parked relatively close. Only after he saw her safely get into her car did he turn and get into his own. Moments later, his car pulled away from the parking lot. 

After Chase left, Jeffery’s car followed suit. 

Reporters had been present at the symposium, the meeting, and the subsequent dinner. 

Ashley went to the hospital. When she arrived home, it was over 8 PM. She’d just started dinner when news coverage of the symposium began airing. The report showed both her and Chase on 

screen. 

Meanwhile, Tanya and Vivian were watching the same news. Seeing Ashley representing Eternal at such an important government event, both of them frowned. 

Wasn’t it said that Ashley’s relationship with Tim was on the rocks? How could she still represent him at such a significant event? 

Tanya felt that since Ashley still meant a lot to Tim, her resume was probably a wasted submission. 

Vivian’s frown quickly smoothed out. She gracefully accepted a tonic soup from the maid. “It’s okay,” she said.“Let’s wait and see.” 

Ashley was undeniably beautiful. Tim probably couldn’t bear to let her go. Perhaps Ashley was his on–again, off–again girlfriend. Since there were signs of a breakup, there must be something wrong with their relationship. Even if they were still together, it probably wouldn’t 

with last. So, it was only a matter of time before Tanya joined Eternal and patched things up 

Tim. 

Tanya understood what her mother meant. Her thoughts were much the same. Besides, seeing Ashley and Chase sitting so close during the symposium didn’t affect her. She had complete confidence in herself and Chase. 

At that moment, Neal came downstairs.“Oh, Tanya. You’re back!” 

“Mm,” Tanya replied. “How’s school going?” 

Neal was a high school sophomore, and starting that semester, he would be transferring to this city. Chase had already had everything taken of. Because of the difference between textbooks of these two schools, Neal had been diligently working with a tutor to bridge the gaps since the 

winter vacation. 

Neal said casually, “Everything’s fine. You know how good I am.” 

Menu 

Indeed. Both Tanya and Neal were A–students. They never let their parents worry about their grades. 

Hearing this, Tanya and Vivian both smiled. 

The next day. 

Zark and Jeffery arrived at Eternal simultaneously. 

Jeffery greeted him, “Mr. Green, what a coincidence.” 

Zark nodded.“Indeed.” 

Jeffery was about to speak when he saw Ashley and Tim coming out to greet them. 

Ashley had left Chase’s car quickly yesterday. Jeffery wasn’t entirely sure what she’d said to Chase. But it was undeniable that it was Chase who had been taking the initiative, whether at the year–end party or yesterday. Ashley, on the other hand, appeared rather cool towards him. This puzzled Jeffery. 

Ashley was exceptionally beautiful; men being attracted to her was understandable, but Chase was no ordinary man. Apart from her looks, there was simply nothing she could 

compare with Tanya. Jeffery couldn’t understand why Chase, Tanya’s boyfriend, would still be interested in Ashley. 

Ashley noticed Jeffery’s cold, disdainful gaze. 

She said coldly, “Mr. Cooper, do you have something to say to me?” 

so,” Jeffery said 

coldly.“We 

have 

nothing 

to talk 

about.” 

“I don’t think Tim and Zark had both seen the news about the symposium. They knew Ashley and Jeffery had met yesterday. 

Guessing there’d been some unpleasantness at the symposium, Tim looked at Jeffery with an insincere smile.“Oh? What happened?” 

Ashley didn’t want to waste time on it. Before Jeffery could speak, she said, “Nothing.” Then, she turned to Zark.“Mr. Green, this way, please.” 

to 

Zark nodded, glanced 

the meeting room. at Jeffery, and followed Ashley glanced Although Ashley and Tim didn’t explicitly state it, Tim knew it was about Tanya. But since Ashley didn’t mention it, he wouldn’t ask. He just coldly said to Jeffery,“Mr. Cooper, please.” This was Zark’s first time seeing Ashley since the New Year. As soon as he saw her, he could no longer take his eye off her. However, due to the tension between Ashley and Jeffery, none of the three noticed it. 

Entering the meeting room, Zark finally looked away. As he sat down, he said, “I was going to attend yesterday’s symposium, but I went on a business trip for two days due to an emergency. I couldn’t make it in time, so I sent someone in my place.” 

It was normal for partners to exchange pleasantries before getting down to business. Ashley didn’t feel it strange. 

She replied, “I see.” 

Seeing that Ashley had no idea what he was doing, Zark lowered his gaze and changed the subject.