Asher’s business hit a major slump right after Liana was sent to prison. His company couldn’t even cover payroll that month due to his recent poor choices and two years of losses.
Once Asher got the news, he didn’t leave his office for the rest of the night. Memories of Gwyneth supporting him back when they started their business flooded his mind.
He was clueless about client negotiations five years ago. Gwyneth took the time to research online and show him the ropes.
His businesses failed for three years straight, and he wouldn’t let her use the money the Paynes sent her. She agreed but secretly picked up some nutritional supplements for him.
Regret came over Asher, strong and relentless, like waves pounding the shore. He clutched his head and began crying uncontrollably. He realized he’d truly screwed up.
Gwyneth hadn’t seen Asher in two months.
One day, Yvette invited her to join her over coffee. She scrolled through a website and suddenly gasped, “Oh, my gosh, Asher’s disappeared!”
Gwyneth stopped stirring her coffee and casually hummed in response. That explained why she hadn’t seen him. She’d thought he’d finally wised up.
Yvette went on browsing, clicking her tongue and shaking her head. “Asher’s been gone for two months straight. His company’s in trouble, and the employees haven’t been paid for two months. They’ve taken it online, demanding he show up and threatening to hunt him down if he doesn’t.”
Gwyneth blinked, her eyes showing a flash of disdain.
She got home that evening to learn some shocking news–someone had bailed Liana out.
With a somber expression, Kieran said, “I heard her brother covered her bail. Don’t go to the company or the factory for the next few days. Just stay home.”
Gwyneth narrowed her eyes, understanding that Kieran was worried Liana might come after her.
“Alright,” she replied, though she wasn’t taking it seriously.
She was about to head upstairs when Kieran tugged at her shirt, his gaze soulful. “Wyn, I mean it. Just do what I say.”
Gwyneth turned and caught his gaze, soft and full of concern. He stared at her without
blinking, as if waiting for her to agree.
Her heart fluttered. She softened her tone and said, “Kle, I get it.
Kieran furrowed his brows when she called him Klo“.
