Chapter 261

‘Ashton! What are you doing here?’ I couldn’t tell if I was more shocked or furious at the worst possible interruption. But I knew exactly what Ashton felt. ‘Murderous’ didn’t even begin to cover the look on his face. I instinctively took a step back. ‘Mr L-Laurent.’ Fabrizio had staggered to his feet and extended a hand. Even drunk, he remembered his manners. Ashton ignored him. His gaze locked on me, making the hairs on my neck prickle. ‘Let’s go.’ ‘Go? Where? Wait, I can’t!’ Fabrizio had been about to give me the name of the man who helped him cook the books. With that, I could close the case and finally get my money back. ‘Why didn’t you call me? And how did you even know I was here?’ Ashton reached for my wrist. ‘Don’t!’ I yanked my hand free. ‘I said I’m not leaving.’ I glanced nervously towards the restaurant entrance, half expecting Silva to storm in. ‘Is dinner with him really that important?’ Ashton’s voice was a low, dangerous growl. ‘I’ve got news. Important news.’ ‘Whateve