Chapter 50 She Knows
The new job felt refreshing, especially since I could face Rowan all day. I wondered what made him assign me this position.
Suddenly, Paula messaged me, asking. “Ivory, has Rowan arranged a job for you? What position? Can you see him every day?”
Seeing these the questions in succession, I realized the reason. It was definitely my in–laws pressuring him. No wonder Rowan would give himself trouble.
I replied, “Paula, I’m now working as Rowan’s personal secretary in the president’s office.”
Paula then responded with a thumbs–up emoji.
At the end of the workday, I packed up my things and texted Ashley to give me the address, I could go over now. Meanwhile, Rowan wasn’t planning to leave yet, saying, “I’m working overtline. You can go home first.”
“Alright,” said and quickly left. I really didn’t want to work overtime
Ashley soon replied, amaging to meet at Serendipity eadé
I drove straight there and quickly arrived at the destination. However, Ashley had already arrived and was waiting for me.
She wore a white cardigan over a brown Imitted tank top. The outfit revealed her slender neck and collarbones, Hersky hair draped overher shoulders, giving her anincent and channing look.
Ashley looked youthful and had large, dark eyes. Resting her chin in her palm, she gazed out the window in deep thought.
She was so beautiful. I couldn’t help but admire her. As time passed, increasingly felt that she and Rowan went quite a match–at least in terms of looks
“Ivory!” Seeing me, Ashley snapped out of her thoughts and exclaimed while waving with a smile
I walked over, adjusted my blacktrench coat, and sat opposite her with a gentle smile. “Ashley, why did you suddenly want to meet me?”
Ashley took out her phone and blushed a little “very, can I have you bank account number? I want to repay the 2000 dollars town you
I was surprised. “Didn’t Benjamin repay it for you? You didn’t know?
nashley looked equally astonished as she shook her head. “I didn’t know. We broke up.” Her eyes reddened a bit after saying this. But she quickly composed herself, forcing a smile. Ivory, let me repay you. Then you can retum it to him.”
Topened my bank’s QR code for her to pay. Then I asked, “What happened? You two were so good together. Why did you breakup?
Ashley lowered her head and didn’t answer. Soon, my phone chimed with her 2000–dollar transfer
After transferring the money, Ashley stood up and sald, “Twory, thank you, I’ll head back to school now.” it seemed that she met with me just to repay the money. Watching her leave the caté, I sighed and got up to go. Just then, I realized I had left my car keys inside, so thad to go back. As I pushed the door open, there were two girls at the counter. Their backs turned to me as they gossiped while deaning the equipment.
“Who would’ve thought that she and Ashley were so close? They even met up for a chat?”
“That woman used to come here for cotice often. She looked really familiar ”
“Maybe Ashley thinks that her husband’s handsome. That’s why Ashley’s trying to get close to her. The girlslaughed.
“Ashley’s not that kind of person. You’re crazy.”
“Only she didn’t like the photo you posted, though. She must’ve seen it.”
1 caught a key plece of information Ashley saw Rowant
1 walked in. Upon seeing me retom, the two girls stopped gossiping, 1 acted nonchalantly and left again.
Back in the car, I pieced together their conversation. I had been to this cate with Rowan once. Likely, one of those guts took our picture and posted it on their
Instagram story
Ashley used to work part–time here, so she must’ve seen it. Naturally, she knew about my relationship with Rowan Which meant she already know that I was Rowan’s wife during our conversation just now.
A subtle feeling grew in me. Ashley knew that I was Rowan’s wife, and Rowan was pursuing her. So, why did she pretend not to know? Did she tell Rowan? I guessed not. Otherwise, Rowan would have wamed me to stay away.
Ashley probably didn’t tell Benjamin either, since Benjamin and I knew each other. Moreover, she wouldn’t know that I was already aware of Rowan pursuing her This scenario felt like a typical drama. The mistress thought that the wife lew nothing. Then, the mistress arranged a casual meeting to chat as if nothing was wiring. In reality, she was secretly observing and probing.
My mind was in a mess, on impulse, I called Ivan Dr. Yock, are you free?”
“For what?” Ivan asked coldly.
To discuss my condition,” 1 ed.
There was a brief silence on the other end. “Where?”
I thought for a moment and said, “Thaven’t had dinner yet. I’m craving steak, garlic butter shrimp, mushroom soup, mashed potatoes. Before I could finish,
I was about to rall again when he sent me a location–Laminous Heights. Although it wasn’t a five–star hotel, their food was outstanding. I had been there many
I leaded over to Laaninous Heights and found twaina sutious VIP room. His hair was slightly damp, ensitting a faint fragrance. It was as if he had just washed
bundn’t blow dibed yet..
Chapter 10 She Knows
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“Order,” he said as soon as I sat down, throwing the menu in front of me. A gust of wind tousled my hair as the menu landed on the table.
“Just order whatever you want. Why be so polite?” I said while flipping through the menu.
“I don’t have anything specific I want to eat,” Ivan replied. True to his profession, he didn’t seem tempted by outside food.
I complimented him, “You really know how to maintain your health. You’ll definitely live to be a hundred.”
Ivan remained indifferent to my praise and even remarked, “With your malnutrition, it’ll be a miracle if you reach 40,”
I was speechless. He really was a charming speaker.
After we ordered, I couldn’t wait to tell Ivan about Ashley. After listening, he said, “So, she lows your identity now. But she pretends not to and doesn’t know that you know?”
“Yes. It’s awkward for Rowan. He doesn’t know that I know Ashley. He also had no idea that Ashley knew I was his wife,” I sighed.
“She must have feelings for Rowan. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have broken up with Benjamin and met you knowing your identity.” Ivan looked at me and continued, “Since she knows, what do you plan to do?”
I rolled my eyes. “I’ll do nothing. If she doesn’t tell Rowan, I won’t either. Let’s see who can hold out longer.”
Ashley’s recent actions made me doubt whether she was truly as innocent and naive as I imagined. We were friends, and I had witnessed her relationship with Benjamin.
and genuinely felt sorry.
ine Rowan a If she were genuinely innocent, she would’ve been upfront. She’d tell me she’d stop seeing Instead, she met me as if nothing had happened and informed me of her breakup with Benjamin.