Love at the Wrong Table novel Chapter 2030

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Maxwell Zelinsky sighed deeply, a look of sadness and helplessness on his 

face. “I have no real feelings for her, and I’m not happy. You are the one I’ve 

always held close to my heart, my one true love.” 

“Get lost!” Ashton snapped, her fury clear. 

“Alright, I’ll go.” Maxwell raised his hands in a gesture of surrender, offering a 

bitter smile. “But I really wish we could go hunting one last time, just like we 

used to. Remember? It was our favorite game. All our laughter and sweet 

memories were left there.” 

“You’re not leaving, huh? Fine, I will!” Ashton didn’t want to engage with him 

any longer. She turned sharply and made her way toward the venue. 

Though she had no desire to speak with him, the memories from years ago 

began flooding back into her mind–unbidden flashes of joy, sorrow, 

heartbreak, and anger, all swirling inside her. Her eyes welled up with tears.. 

No matter how much she tried to ignore it, Maxwell had been her first real 

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boyfriend. Even though he abandoned her for a marriage alliance, she had 

once loved him deeply and had done many things for him. 

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Maxwell watched Ashton walk away, a small smirk playing on his lips. The gap 

in their age and experience gave him the confidence to know exactly what 

Ashton was feeling, even without seeing her expression. He could already 

sense the emotional turmoil brewing inside her. 

“Otto!” 

“Yes, Mr. Zelinsky!” At Maxwell’s call, a small but sharp–looking man appeared 

at his side. 

“Book a hunting session for this afternoon.” 

“How many participants, sir?” 

“Three.” Maxwell’s eyes followed Ashton’s fading silhouette, confident and 

composed as ever. 

“Yes, Mr. Zelinsky,” Otto responded swiftly before vanishing as quickly as he 

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had appeared. His speed was unmatched, for quicker than even Blake 

Dotson, 

Inside Capitol Hall, Ashton found a seat like any other ordinary spectator. 

However, unlike the others who were eagerly awaiting the speeches and 

debates between the presidential candidates, her mind was preoccupied 

with finding Emmanuel. But she knew he was working behind the scenes, 

protecting Ethan Hale. Even though she was certain he was there, she 

couldn’t spot him anywhere. 

A wave of disappointment washed over her as Maxwell’s words replayed in 

her mind. That heartless man was right–Emmanuel belonged to Mackenzie, 

not to her. He never had and never would. She longed to see him, but she 

didn’t even have a valid reason to approach him. 

At 25, Ashton was past the stage of youthful infatuation, but only two men 

had ever truly entered her heart–and both were married. She wanted to 

move on, to start a new relationship, but there wasn’t a third option in sight. 

Suddenly, she felt an overwhelming sense of loneliness. No parents, no 

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friends, no job, and no lover. She was adrift, without a clear sense of direction 

in her life. While everyone around her at the venue seemed filled with 

excitement, Ashton sat quietly in the back, feeling distinctly out of place. 

Nathan had come to Capitol Hall with one purpose: to find his master, 

Emmanuel. It had been days since Emmanuel arrived in Zovince, and yet he 

hadn’t visited the Chapman Estate or even reached out, which irked Nathan. 

The Chapman family was the wealthiest in the country and held significant 

influence in national elections. Emmanuel, supporting Ethan, should have 

come to the Chapman Estate, and Nathan felt slighted. 

As Nathan searched for Emmanuel in the hall, he caught sight of a familiar 

face sitting toward the back. Assigned by his father to attend the speeches 

and debates, Nathan hadn’t brought a date. However, as the notorious 

playboy with the most girlfriends in the country, Nathan couldn’t be seen 

without a woman by his side. So, he decided to improvise. 

“Hey, Ms. Summerton!” Nathan suddenly appeared next to Ashton, pulling out 

a thick stack of cash and handing it to the audience member seated beside 

her, effectively buying the seat. 

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Ashton looked up, recognizing him instantly. “You again, weakling?” 

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“Ouch!” Nathan sat down, frowning as he responded, “You’re not that strong 

either! But I’ve been training under Emmanuel, and I might be stronger than 

you now.” 

“Are you? Want to test that? I could use someone to take my frustrations out 

on,” Ashton replied coldly. 

“But I don’t have a habit of hitting women,” Nathan lied, knowing he likely still 

couldn’t beat Ashton in a fight. He was well aware of her temper and 

definitely didn’t want to be her punching bag. 

“Coward!” Ashton saw right through his lie. After all, it was a known secret that 

Nathan loved to engage in playful scuffles with his girlfriends. His claim of not 

hitting women was laughable. 

“Ms. Summerton, I’ve got a better idea, something more fun, and that’ll really 

test your skills,” Nathan said with sudden enthusiasm. “How about we go 

hunting at the Hunter’s Den? Competing with a woman like you could be 

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Nathan had played all sorts of games with women, but competing in real–life 

combat with a strong, skilled woman–especially one as beautiful and 

well–built as Ashton–was something he hadn’t experienced before. Even 

though Emmanuel hadn’t given him much guidance lately, the training he 

received back in Yeringham had helped him develop some internal strength. 

Over the past few months, he had also enlisted a personal coach to further 

his skills. Nathan was eager to see how far he’d come in actual combat. 

“You’re into that kind of game too?” Ashton was taken aback for a moment 

before sneering. “I didn’t expect that from someone as fragile as you.” 

“Are you afraid to accept my challenge? Nathan shot back, clearly offended 

by the insinuation that he was weak. He felt like this was the same disrespect 

he got from women like Yuna Tanner. One day, he would make sure they all 

saw how strong he really was. 

“Fine, let’s go. But if you lose, you’ll have to call me Master!” Ashton responded