Chapter 324

‘What did she say to me? Don’t you already know the answer? Some things are pretty obvious, Ashton. Don’t treat me like I’m stupid. I might not be as clever as you, but I’m not a complete fool,’ I said, my voice cold. I couldn’t decipher the look he gave me. ‘Some things aren’t what they seem.’ ‘Doesn’t matter anymore.’ I swallowed hard, a bitter smile touching my lips. ‘Looks like I expected too much. I should’ve been grateful for what I had, instead of asking for more. I need to get to work.’ I walked away, not looking back. He still wouldn’t tell me the truth. He knew I knew. He knew I’d reached out to Naomi. So why was he staying silent? Back at the studio, I was quiet and withdrawn, wrapped in a cloud of gloom. Priya had the sense not to ask what was wrong. I drifted through the rest of the day in a daze, and after work, I went straight to Yvaine’s. Ashton said he’d only allow me one night away, but since when did I have to obey him? I wasn’t his employee. Or his servant. Yvaine b