Chapter174
Ashley pretended not to notice, ruffling her hair.“Go play. Mom needs to reply to some messages.” Without looking at Chase or Ethan, she left.
Seeing Ashley’s cool demeanor–no anxiety or worry about Tanya’s arrival, as in the leaned closer to Chase.“What’s going on?*
Chase remained impassive.“Did you come alone?”
Etha
“Of course not. A hot spring trip is way more fun with company! I brought my…” He paused, lancing sideways.“Wait, you’re dodging the question.”
Chase didn’t deny it. Your company arrived.”
A tall, stunning woman in a barely–there bikini, her bathrobe casually open, approached them. Ashley returned to her room, changed into regular clothes, sat at the small round table, opened her laptop, and delved into the technology showcased at the recent expo. After half an hour of combing through her research, she had an idea. She called Mark.“Are you free?” “At a costume party. What’s up?”
She explained her idea.
Mark’s voice was serious yet excited. “Hold on, I’m coming back.”
“Okay.”
She hung up and focused on her work. After some time, she heard voices downstairs. Probably Zark and Tanya. She rose and closed the window.
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