Love at the Wrong Table novel Chapter 2038

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Ashton helped the injured Maxwell to the checkpoint at the hunting grounds, 

dragging the dead Arctic wolf behind them. It was a safe house set 

up 

for 

players to rest, as well as a scoring station for the game. 

“Maxwell, you’re hurt pretty badly. Once we reach the safe house, you should 

drop out of the game,” said Ashton coldly as they approached the building. 

Maxwell, however, simply smiled. With his experience and keen observation, 

he could tell that Ashton’s attitude toward him had softened. Though she still 

spoke harshly, it was clear her demeanor was different from before. 

“Ash, I’m not quitting. This might be my only chance to relive the past with 

you. Even if I die here, I want to spend this time with you,” Maxwell replied, his 

words making Ashton feel momentarily drained of energy. But before she 

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could respond, a familiar, carefree voice interrupted. 

Ms. Summerton, what’s going on? Have you suddenly turned soft and 

decided to save this sc*mbog?” 

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Ashton turned to see Nathan flanked by two women. For a moment, she 

tensed, but then, seeing Nathan’s playful expression, she retorted, “Who in the 

world could out–sc*mbag than you, Mr. Chapman? You’ve even managed to 

pick up women on the hunting grounds!” 

Haha… I admit, no one can outdo me when it comes to being a playboy. But 

when it comes to being a sc*mbag? Maxwell’s got me beat by just a bit. I’ll 

give him that!” Nathan laughed, entirely unbothered by being called out for 

his behavior. He knew who exactly he was–someone who had dated so 

many women he’d lost count. 

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Ashton rolled her eyes. As much as Maxwell had hurt her in the past, standing 

next to Nathan made Maxwell seem less of a sc*mbag by comparison. 

Maxwell merely smiled dismissively, refusing to engage in a debate with 

Nathan. This restraint was a sign of his maturity compared to Nathan’s more 

flamboyant nature. 

“Mr. Chapman, who is this woman?” one of the ladies accompanying Nathan 

sneered at Ashton, her tone full of hostility. She was a daughter of the Ashford 

family, a prominent name in Zovince’s elite circles, and had long dreamed of 

marrying into the Chapman family. Now that she had a chance to be close to 

Nathan, she wasn’t about to let another woman get in her way. 

The other woman was her best friend, another socialite from Zovince. The two 

had even plotted to find a secluded spot in the snowy wilderness to offer 

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Nathan a “double delight.” 

“Just some woman from the Summerton family in Nuthana. I’m planning to 

hake her my apprentice,” Nathan boasted, enjoying the moment. “Ms. 

Summerton, I’ve already scored a big hunt today. I’m ahead of you! If you 

continue flirting with this sc*mbag, you’ll fall behind, and soon enough, you’ll 

be bowing to me and calling me master!” 

Ashton scoffed, rolling her eyes. “It’s still too early to tell who gets the last 

laugh.” 

Their playful banter didn’t sit well with Maxwell. He knew Nathan’s reputation 

for seducing women wherever he went. He couldn’t help but wonder if 

Nathan had designs on Ashton too. Worse, he didn’t know about Nathan’s 

connection to Emmanuel and suspected that Nathan, like himself, might be 

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trying to use Ashton to get his hands on the Dragon Tome. If Nathan posed a 

threat to his plans, Maxwell knew he’d have to eliminate him quietly. 

Haha, well, I’m off. You two keep up your little love–hate game with this 

sc*mbag!” Nathan said, laughing without restraint. Before leaving, he shot 

Maxwell a knowing glance. 

As fellow members of Zovince’s Four Geniuses, the two men knew each 

other’s true natures all too well. They held a mutual disdain for each other. 

Maxwell looked down on Nathan for being shallow, believing that without his 

privileged background, Nathan wouldn’t deserve the title of one of Zovince’s 

elites. On the other hand, Nathan despised Maxwell for being two–faced, 

playing the perfect gentleman in public while scheming in the shadows. He 

had no respect for men like Maxwell. 

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Of course, Nathan had no noble intentions either. He had already warned 

Ashton, and if she was foolish enough to fall for Maxwell’s act again, he 

wouldn’t feel responsible for what happened next. 

After registering their kill, Ashton was ready to leave the safe house and 

continue hunting. 

“Let me help you, Ash!” Maxwell, still bandaged from his injuries, insisted on 

accompanying her. 

“You’re injured. Why are you even thinking of coming along?” Ashton snapped, 

her irritation clear. 

Just as Maxwell had predicted, her tone remained cold–part of her natural 

demeanor–but her eyes revealed concern. She wasn’t entirely indifferent to 

him anymore. 

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“Ash, I told you, from this moment on, I don’t want to be apart from you,” 

Maxwell said, suddenly grabbing Ashton’s hand tightly, 

Ashton struggled for a moment, trying to free her hand. When she couldn’t, 

she stopped resisting altogether. 

“Let’s go together and take down the 1300–pound beast. We’ll win this hunt, 

and everyone will admire us as the perfect couple in the snowy wilderness!” 

Maxwell said with a playful smile. 

“Us? And what about your wife?” Ashton’s cold tone showed she wasn’t easily 

swept up in his romantic words. 

“I’ll divorce her and marry you!” Maxwell declared with conviction. “I’ve always 

loved you, and my marriage with Chiara was purely for politics. I’m ready to 

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follow my heart now, I won’t be my family’s puppet anymore!” 

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Ashton couldn’t help but feel moved by his words. She breathed deeply, her 

heath visible in the cold air. “That’s going to cause you a lot of trouble.” 

“I don’t care!” Maxwell replied passionately. “For the chance to be with you, I’d 

face death itself! What’s a little trouble compared to that?” 

Ashton sighed deeply. She had admired many men in her life, but there were 

only two she had ever truly loved. Since Emmanuel was entirely devoted to 

Mackenzie, leaving no space for any other woman, Ashton had long given up 

on pursuing him. Now, with Maxwell opening his heart to her, her mind was 

starting to race. 

“Oh, and here,” Maxwell said, pulling out a ring from his bag. “This ring is called 

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Snow Blossom. It’s said to bring good luck. On this snowy night, I’m giving it to 

the woman I love most, you, Ashton,”