Chapter 168 Childish Bragging 

“Ewan, you didn’t have to fight Rowan for me” I was in a bad mood and spoke somewhat rashly, “Don’t you think you’re complicating matters apan excuse earlier.” 

for me? You could simply made 

“We’ve done nothing wrong. Why should have led?” on retorted. The two of us stood motionly beside the car. I looked disdainful, while he seemed normal. Trould not help but ponder if there was truly nothing going on. However, something didn’t feel right to me. 

suddenly drew closer to me. The faint detergent scent from his clothes smelled very nice. 

was locked onto minor do you think we aren’t being transparent enough? Is that why you feel ashamed? 

His 

I was shocked and immediately shook my head in denial than could not hold back his laughter. “No worries. Sometimes, I wish you would feel guilty.” 

I wasn’t feeling guilty now. Instead, I was dumbfounded. Thadno Hewhat ban was trying to imply 

“Today is not a good day to chat take my leave first. Let’s talk some other time” My nations were in a mess, and I had no clue whateke to say. 

After speaking. I quickly got into the car and lethalert van stranded there. Lucky for me, he did not get into the car as well otherwise, I’d suffocate to death. 

I drove back home in a terrible mood. Meanwhile, Mom and Dad were not asleep yet. The two were talking about the gangsters that have been stirring up chans for Pare Corporation and Duo Chemical. 

Upon seeing me setum, Mam asked tentatively first, “y, where did you go?” 

“You did not speak to Rowan, did you?” Dad was more upfront about it. 

Until today, they kept reminding me not to involve myself with Rowan in any way immediately denied, “No. You two don’t have to worry” 

Mom and Dad exchanged a look. They seemed eager to say more, but twent upstairs first to rest. 

As the night was still young, I was unable to sleep. I tossed and named on the bed for a long time, but my mind was still bring. It went on for some time before I finally drowsy 

fell asleep. 

It was early in the moming when Dad woke me up. “hey, you need to attend an art exhibition in my place. My old friend is the organizer and is considered an excellent artist. I’m imable to attend due to a meeting.” 

Topened my eyes drowsy, inglike I was just dreaming. But I still answered, “Oh, sure.” 

“You must be there at 10:30am! It’s at the Crescent Gallery. I’ve let the congratulatory gifts on the table. Remember to bring them along “Dad hurriedly explained before leaving 

I got out of bed in a daze. The sleepiness left my mind blak, ich more refreshed after washing sp 

I put on light makeup and changed into a simple white top and black skirt. Then, I took Dad’s congranilatory gifts and left the house. 

By then, it was already9:30am. Teven had to drive there. 

While Crescent Gallery was not far from my home, there were many twists and tums to get there. Even walking there took some time. 

By the time arrived at the art exhibition, it was about to start, I didn’t know much about paintings. Even my appreciation level was just about average, thanks to Dad’s influence. 

Istood at a cemer and began to eamestly admire an all painting called “Winter Wonderland“, then, tuddenly heard Linda’s voice. 

“Dakota Jennings’s artworks are becoming mee valuable. Some of his masterpieces are quite hand to buy. If I could buy a suitable piece for my mom, she would really love it! 

I was startled and oured back to see Linda and Ashley holding hands while chatting happily. Upen noticing me, they stopped. 

Linda’s expression darkened as he had just seen her metal enery. In contrast, Ashley looked at me calmly as she arched an eyebrow. Unlike Linda’s animosity, she had a look of contempt and disdain. 

[just met her two days ago at the hospital. Thus, it wasn’t much of a surprise. But today. Ashley seemed like a different person. 

She looked more feminine with large waves in her hair. Her tar and clear face was covered with heavy makeup, making her seem mace glamorous. She also wore hury branded clothes and jewelry that were hard to miss, making her seem like a superstar 

Thad no idea why she changed her style. But I was very certain that wasn’t interested in meeting Ashley. 

Besides, she was really audacious. Rowan had asked her to get out of Abon City, yet she did not seem to take him seriously. 

“Ivory, fane kreps bringing us together, don’t you think?” Ashley spoke first with a slight lift in her bone She even sounded prideful 

“Ash, why bother greeting people like her? She’s not worth your time” Linda relied her eyes as she spoke rudely toward me 

I smirked sarcastically before looking away to continue admiring the paintings ahead. Ashley did change her appearance. But it was hard for one to change their personality, even 

| the environment evolved 

Just like how she appeared like a wealthy young lady, her pettiness and inferiority complex did not go away. 

Ivory, I thought Rowan would get together with you after sending me way. Enever expected that he would still be single. 

‘T’m here for him. Besides, we are equals now. You shouldn’t be able to bully anymore, don’t you think?” 

Ashley actually stood between me and the painting. “Do you know what my current identity is? 1 didn’t disclose it properly at the hospital the other day” 

“I smirked before asking, “So, what’s your new identity?” 

“Ebner Einstein, the vice president of the Mise Group overseas, is my godfather. The woman you saw at the hospital is my godmother. 

“Thanks to her, was able to have my angry dome and managed to stay alive. This time, I came back to the country with my godmother 

“will make Rowan fallai love with me again and regret his initial decision,” Ashley declared. The unwillingness in her eyes was rather intenir. 

awen’t bad is imagine how embarassed she was when revealed her true colors. 

“My godmother and throught twoliko dolars worth of investment funds this time. Did you know how jealous the people were in Alton City? Ivary, I am the worse that you ATT 

So, muy press mas rather and 

Canale i pred prindly at Ashley, who seemed to become more agitated as she spoke.