“How could you do this! You’re about to get engaged?

“One room with Olivia and another with that little bitch—how dare you?

“Luckily, Olivia was too drunk to notice. Otherwise, you are gonna be dead!

“Isn’t one woman enough for you? Why do you need two at the same time?

“You said there was no rush for the engagement, but now, what the hell are you doing?

“That little actress—cut her off immediately!”

Brian responded calmly, “Why the rush? It’s just playing with a woman. Money can deal with that, and there’s no need to trouble the family.”

Mrs Quinn’s voice remained sharp, “Brian remember, you are the eldest heir of the Quinn Family. You will inherit the family business! Don’t bring home shame.”

She was shocked when she received the call that afternoon! Thankfully, it was their own hotel, making it easier to contain the situation. If this scandal got out, would the Quinn Family have any dignity left?

Her son had booked two rooms to entertain two women simultaneously, one of whom was his fiancée!

Ashley inhaled sharply, shocked by the absurdity of the scandal.

She had been with Brian all afternoon, and it were they who had sex.

When would he have had time for someone else?

Mrs Quinn’s scolding became unbearable, so she turned and headed back to her room through the garden.

Lying in bed, Ashley tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

She touched the surgical scar on her side, checked her account balance on her phone, and felt restless.

Finally, exhaustion overcame her, and she fell into a deep sleep.

Unbeknownst to her, Melissa opened the door and entered shortly after she fell asleep.

...

Around midnight, Ashley was woken by a rustling noise at the window.

Her room faced the garden, so any noise outside would wake her.

She got out of bed and looked outside.

Just as she peeked out, she heard a female voice, “Mr. If that little star is okay, does that mean I... I can too? I’m still a virgin. Does Mr. want to try me?”

Ashley looked towards the sound, and saw two figures by the pool.

A nearly naked woman stood in front of Brian.

She was wearing only a cute Lolita-style apron, shivering.

Just looking at her, Ashley could imagine the soft and tender touch of her skin. The girl’s ripe peach-like body quivered gently in the pool’s light.

Ashley could clearly see the woman’s curves and intoxicated expression. The girl stood trembling before Brian, gazing at him with pleading and longing.

Brian had one hand in his pocket and the other holding a cigarette. Though the lighting wasn’t enough to see his expression, their silhouettes suggested they were facing each other.

The woman seemed encouraged, reaching out to wrap her arms around Brian’s shoulders, standing on tiptoe.

Ashley couldn’t imagine the view from the front. Lost in thought, she suddenly saw Brian tilt his head and look her way.

Ashley quickly hid behind the window.

Her heart pounded, her body tensed, pressed against the wall.

The wind rustled the leaves continuously, followed by the sound of unhurried footsteps.

The clear click of leather shoes on the stairs echoed until a door slammed shut on the second floor, making Ashley’s back stiffen.

Did they... do it?

Brian was no saint. If he could get her into bed, he wouldn’t refuse another woman.

Why reject a delicious offering on a silver platter?

Ashley forced herself back to bed, trying to sleep.

Before drifting off, she wondered if he gets addiction of having sex.

...

The next morning, Ashley grabbed a milk carton from the kitchen, and drank it as she headed out.

But at the door, she saw two people kneeling outside.

Ashley was stunned. Lily? And the woman next to her...

Ashley recognized her from the night before. The woman also noticed Ashley and immediately stormed over, raising her hand to strike.

Ashley caught her wrist, “What are you doing?”

The woman’s eyes were red with anger, glaring at Ashley, “You told Mrs Quinn, didn’t you? You saw everything last night!”

So, Mrs Quinn found out and was kicking them out?

Ashley frowned, “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“Bitch, you think only you can sleep with Mr. Quinn? Don’t think you’re something special. Ashley, he’ll dump you too!”

Ashley’s mind buzzed. Did they know? She looked at Lily, who glared back with venom, “Stop your act! You and your mother are both nasty whores!”

Ashley’s face paled, with her mind exploding with rage.

Her body moved before she could think, picking up a jagged stone and grabbing Lily’s collar, raising the stone high—

She was about to smash it into Lily’s eye when the security guard rushed over and pulled Ashley away, “Miss Evans, please don’t interfere with our work!”

Ashley regained her senses, dropping the stone, “Sorry, I’m in a hurry to get to school.”

Gripping her backpack straps tightly, she walked a few steps before looking back.

Brian stood on the second-floor balcony, looking aloof and untouchable.

Truly, an inherited flaw.

Ashley scoffed and got on the bus.

At school, Ashley hid in the library until after six in the evening.

Just as she was about to head to the cafeteria for a quick bite, she saw the principal leading Olivia towards her.

“Ashley, I finally found you!”

The principal’s eyes lit up upon seeing Ashley, quickly calling her over.

Ashley was puzzled, “Principal, Miss. James, are you looking for me?”

“It’s not me; it’s Miss. James.” the principal said, glancing at Olivia. “Miss. James, I found her. Now...”

Olivia waved him off, “You can go now.”

The principal left, and Olivia turned to Ashley, “Do you have a moment?”