Chapter469
Ashley returned Zark’s call, asking if there was something he wanted to discuss
Zark said, “Betty wanted to video chat with you. Nothing special
Both Ashley and Zark had work to do, so they didn’t chat for a long time.
After hanging up, Ashley grabbed her car keys, went downstairs, and drove to the company. She and Tim arrived at the company parking lo almost simultaneously.
Getting out of her car, Tim smiled upon seeing her. “You’re back?
Ashley smiled.“Mm.”
As soon as she said that, Chase’s car drove in from the entrance, with Tanya in the passenger seat
Chase didn’t drive into the garage, but stopped in front of them.
Then, he and Tanya both got out of the car and greeted Tim “Mr. Reed, good morning
Tim’s smile faded from his face.
What a bad day!
He cursed inwardly, ignored Chase and Tanya, and pulled Ashley forward.
Chase and Tanya didn’t seem to mind being ignored. Chase handed the car keys to Tanya, opened the driver’s seat door for her, and said with concern, “Be careful on the road.”
That was really sweet. Looking at Ashley’s back, Tanya pursed her lips.“Okay.”
Ashley and Tim walked away. While waiting for the elevator, Tim glanced towards the entrance and realized that Chase hadn’t followed them.
He was still doing that gross baby–talk thing with Tanya?
In the elevator, Tim suddenly remembered something.“Wait, they took the same car to work. Are they already living together?
Ashley didn’t know.
But even if they weren’t living together, the fact that they were in the same car meant Chase would go to pick Tanya up early in the morning.
Even with a chauffeur on standby, Chase insisted on driving Tanya himself, inconvenience be damned.
Their relationship was just as good as ever.
Betty’s birthday was the day after tomorrow.
That evening, after work, Ashley went to a shopping mall and bought a pink rabbit plush toy.
As she went down in the elevator with the pink rabbit in her arms, she happened to meet Tanya and Miranda, who were about to go upstairs.
Tanya saw the rabbit plush toy and thought she was giving it to Sam.
A sarcastic smile flashed across her eyes.
She was sure that Sam wouldn’t like that. It was too girlish. Am I to consider her foolish, or has she become so negligent that she doesn’t even know her son’s preferences anymore?
Thinking this, Tanya didn’t look at Ashley again.
Miranda glanced at Ashley and then looked away, as if she didn’t even know Ashley. She gently patted Tanya’s hand, her eyes full of kindness and affection.
It was clear that in her heart, only Tanya was her granddaughter.
Ashley didn’t pay them any attention.
She reached the underground parking garage and drove away.
The next morning, as soon as Ashley woke up, Burke called her again.
When Burke finished, she said, “I understand.”
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After hanging up, she immediately called Zark. I have something important to handle tomorrow morning, I’m afraid I won’t have time for Betty’s birthday, but I’ll make the cake in advance. Can you come to my place tomorrow morning? I’ll give you the cake and girl prepared for her. And please tell her I’m sorry.”
Zark felt a little disappointed but understood. “It’s okay. Work comes first. I’m sure Betty will understand
After hanging up, Ashley went to wash up. Then, her phone rang again.
It was a video call from Zark
Only Betty would use Zark’s phone to video call her.
The call was connected, and Betty’s face immediately appeared on the screen. Ashley smiled gently. Before she could speak, Betty said, “Good morning, Aunt Ashley. Uncle Zark said you wouldn’t be able to make it to my birthday party tomorrow. It’s okay. We’ll catch the next celebration train!”
Betty had to go to school. Before Ashley could speak, she continued, Uncle Zark told me you were baking a cake from scratch for me and even got me a gift–thank you so much! You’re so nice! Grandma says when someone gives you a present, you have to treat them to dinner. There’s this brand–new restaurant that just opened, and the food is next–level yummy! Auntie, are you free tonight? Uncle Zark and I want to take
you out!”
Hearing that, Ashley laughed, I’m free. Thank you, Betty.”
“You’re welcome. It’s my pleasure to treat you to dinner.”
Betty was in a hurry to go to school. After saying goodbye to Ashley, she quickly returned the phone to Zark.
Ashley and Zark agreed on a dinner time and hung up.
At the company, Ashley told Tim that she needed to go to the base again tomorrow morning.
Tim patted her shoulder.“I see. I’ll handle the work in the R&D department. Go ahead.”
“Okay.”
Usually, Ashley wouldn’t leave the company until 8 pm.
But that afternoon, she started packing up at 6 pm.
Gabriel came to her office. Seeing that she seemed to be preparing to leave work, he was surprised Leaving so early today?
“Mm, I have something to deal with,” she said. Remembering that she wouldn’t be at the company tomorrow, she added, “By the way, I’ll be going on a business trip for a few days tomorrow. If you have any questions, you can communicate with Tim.‘
Gabriel paused.“Another business trip?”
“Yep.”
Gabriel didn’t say anything else.
She had only been back for two days, and she was leaving again…
After half an hour, Ashley arrived at the restaurant Zark had booked.
Zark and Betty were already there.
Seeing her, Betty ran over.“Aunt Ashley!”
Ashley hugged Betty. Seeing that the large parking lot was full of luxury cars, she said to Zark, “This restaurant is really popular.”
“The owner’s marketing hustle cooked up serious buzz. Now it’s the go–to spot where the in–crowd randomly bumps into business partners.”
Ashley nodded.“I see.”
“Let’s go
“Okay.”
inside.”
They left the parking lot and walked towards the restaurant.
At the same time, Tanya hopped out of her car still chatting on the phone.
After hanging up, she closed the car door. The moment she turned around, she saw Ashley, Zark, and Betty.
She froze. What were they doing here?
