Chapter 1009

Hearing the explanation, Yara sighed regretfully and set aside her earlier suggestion. "Oh well. I guess that's that!" Adam had just begun to relax when Yara continued, "Since Adam doesn't have time, Ashton can bring Keira around Jubilife!" Ashton was appalled. Adam smirked and added, "That's perfect. Ashton's free now. He's the ideal person to show Keira around." The betrayal! Ashton's expression darkened instantly. He had been trying to help Adam out, and this was the thanks he got. "Great. It's settled then!" Yara finalized the arrangement. "I—" Ashton started to object, but Yara shot him a look that shut him up instantly. He reluctantly forced a smile and stayed quiet. The rest of the dinner was an awkward ordeal for Keira, whose mood had soured considerably. If it weren't for Aurelia subtly patting her hand under the table to calm her down, her pride would have sent her storming out long ago. After dinner, Adam was eager to avoid Keira. Hence, he came up with an excuse a