Chapter62
Ashley saw someone approaching and glanced over, meeting Tanya’s gaze. Tanya’s smile. vanished; her eyes turned cold. She looked away, smiling at Tim again. But Tim smiled at Ashley.“This is Tanya Mond. Ashley, do you want to meet her?”
Tim’s words had three meanings: he was close to Ashley; he knew about their conflict; and he was siding with Ashley..
Tanya didn’t know Tim and Ashley were
he said coldly, “Does that mean I’m fired?”
Tim clapped. “You’re smart.”
so close, but she understood his message.
He could have been more tactful, but he wasn’t. He showed Tanya there was no room for negotiation; he chose Ashley.
Tanya wasn’t embarrassed or humiliated. Eternal was good, but not comparable to Sterling Corp; Tim wasn’t important enough to humiliate her. She left calmly.
Ashley smiled warmly, but then she noticed Chase, Zark, and Ethan were all looking at her. Ethan and Zark showed surprise. Chase’s expression was blank, as if she was a stranger. Tim asked, “What’s wrong?”
Ashley shook her head, smiling.“Nothing.”
They stopped looking at Ashley when Tanya returned. Ashley continued talking to Professor Louis.
