When There Is Nothing Left But Love novel (Ashton and Scarlett ) novel Chapter 506

Ashton didn’t want me to face the shareholders’ wrath, so he told me to stay in his office.

I wasn’t afraid of that. After all, I had to face it someday.

Concerned about my mental health, Ashton arranged for Joseph to stay with me.

I read everything on the headlines and left my phone aside. Looking down from the French windows, I could still see the reporters milling around the entrance of Fuller Corporation.

“Mrs. Fuller, there are plenty of books in the lounge. You can pick one to read if you like,” suggested Joseph. To him, the easiest way to offer his comfort was to change the topic suddenly.

I let out a faint chuckle and turned at my shoulder slightly. “There are many influential men in K City. Isn’t it a waste of resources to gather at Fuller Corporation’s entrance?”

Joseph pressed his lips together, but he said nothing.

Shortly after, Ashton came back with a scowl on his face.

Upon spotting me, his expression relaxed. He beckoned me over, and I trotted to him obediently. Pulling me into his lap, he declared, “It’s nothing. Don’t worry!”

I nodded silently. Deep down, I knew something huge must’ve happened to make him frown. The rumors hadn’t just affected us, it had also brought a negative impact on the company.

A listed company would be in trouble if its president’s name was dragged through the mud.

Ashton always had a positive public image. His intimidating presence and decisiveness gave the shareholders a sense of security.

I knew he brought me to his office so I wouldn’t lose control after reading the news. After all, there was no one to take care of me there.

“Mm!” I grunted in acknowledgement.

Joseph handed a file to him. It was a report of how Fuller Corporation’s share prices dropped drastically over the past few hours.

I knew nothing about the stock market, but the red line on the chart was obvious even to a clueless person like me.

Ashton patted my hand and gestured for me to take a nap before returning to his desk.

Joseph seemed fidgety as his employer said nothing.

Thud! Suddenly, he slapped the file on the table. The loud sound resounded in the silent office.

Sensing my gaze on him, a warm smile flitted across his lips. “I’m fine.”

Without waiting for me to speak, he asked, “I didn’t leak those photos. Do you trust me?” His voice was low, and it sounded like he was busy at work.

“Of course!” I replied.

After a brief silence, his voice turned hoarse. “I’ll make sure you won’t get hurt this time.”

At this stage, my feelings were exhausted. I had nothing but gratitude for him.

I replied calmly, “I don’t care how you deal with the matter. This call is to let you know that I no longer owe you anything.”

He fell silent at the other end of the line. As almost a billion was transferred into his account, White Corporation could survive the ordeal.

He spoke slowly, “Does Ashton know about the money you transferred to me?”

“No,” I answered. Under Ashton’s management, HiTech racked up billions in profits every year.

George didn’t want me to be stripped of everything if Ashton divorced me one day, so he registered my name as the recipient of HiTech’s company earnings.