Chapter 604 Arguments


    It was Ashley.


    Despite her pregnancy and the way that she was wearing t shoes, she stood with amanding presence that showed no hint of weakness.


    Her gaze was unwavering as she stared at the two so–called mistresses. It left them speechless.


    Es was stunned for a moment but quickly got to his feet and walked toward her. “Honey!”


    The Undvike residence was well–lit and elegantly decorated. The light shining on Elias‘ face as he rushed over made his expression <b>seem </b>bright. He hadn’t expected Ashley toe, and a smile appeared on his face.


    Ashley thought that he seemed like a pet dog that was seeing its owner as he ran over happily.


    Es supported Ashley and then called out to <b>her</b>,


    “Honey.”


    Ashley pressed her lips together and gave a humm.


    Everyone at the table tracted as well. Maya’s face lit up with a smile, “Ashley, you’re here!”


    Ashley greeted them. “Maya, Rowan<b>.</b><b>” </b>


    “Hello!” Maya walked over to support her. She showed a warm and attentive attitude that a mother–<b>in</b>w would show to a daughter–inw.


    This was Ashley’s first visit to the Undvike residence since her marriage. She didn’t dress up too much and was asfortable as ever.


    She wore a light purple dress with a square neckline that entuated her pale skin from neck to chest. The fabric was smooth with a high drap, and she had paired her outfit with simple white shoes.


    Without any obvious attempt to impress, her outfit <b>was </b>elegant and casual.


    As Ashley approached the dining table, even Rowan, who <b>had </b>been silent amidst the tension between his wife and mistresses, nodded <b>and </b>said, “Ashley, you’ve arrived. Please take a seat and join us. Elias didn’t mention that you wereing, so we didn’t wait for you.


    “The dishes have just been served, and we haven’t started eating yet. See if the food is to your liking. If you don’t like the food, I’ll have the chefs prepare something else.”


    “I had a meeting with an important client this morning at thew firm. I wasn’t sure how long it would take, so I told Es that I might note. But once our meeting was over, I saw that it was still early, so I decided toe.”


    Ashley continued, “I’ve been busy organizing files and preparing for court cases at the end of the year. It’s my fault that I haven’t found time to <b>visit </b><b>you</b>.


    Although she could be aloof and sometimescked social grace, as awyer, she was adept at handling such situations.


    Elias gently squeezed Ashley’s fingers under the table. He recalled their argument when Ashley had said that she would <b>avoid </bing to his house to steer clear of seeing his father’s wife and mistresses.


    Now, however<b>, </b>she was speaking to them all diplomatically. A faint smile yed on his lips.


    Despite Rowan having multiple women in his life, he <b>wasn’t </b>the typical sleazy middle–aged man. Even in his 50s, he retained a fit physique and a gentle demeanor. His extensive experience in business had made him both sophisticated and shrewd.


    <b>“</b>I understand. I really do. You’re awyer, after all. Our legal department is also busy with the year–end legal work and various liquidation cases. But now that you’re pregnant, you have to take care of yourself.”


    Maya smiled. “That’s right. Ashley, next time, let me know when you’reing. I’ll send a car to pick you up.


    se canpare with this child. Be careful that


    “You’re carrying the precious heir of the Undvike family and the Thornton family. Nothing and no one else c nothing goes wrong


    Sadie clearly heard the underlying criticism in Maya’s tone about her child. She retorted, “Maya <b>is </b>right. Ashley is indeed the <b>gem </b>of our family. However, the question of inheriting the family business depends on the child’s future luck and ability.


    “After all, I’ve heard that Ashley doesn’t have absolute control over the Thornton family. She faces difficulties even there. Just imagine the situation here


    in the Undvike family. The child will have multiple uncles with wild ambitions, which could potentially affect the child’s future prospects.”


    Maya became furious. She stood up and pointed her finger at Sadie. “Sadie, how dare you curse my grandchild!”


    “Did I do that? I don’t think so. You’re being overly sensitive, Maya.” Sadie’s boldness came from Rowan’s constant <b>indulgence</b>.


    Elias pressed his tongue against the roof of his mouth. Not only was <b>Sadie’s </b>contemptuous attitude toward Ashley infuriating, but her implied curse on his child was uneptable. Given his temperament, he could not tolerate such behavior. Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org.


    He red at her with eyes as cold and sharp as a winter de. Just as he was about to speak, Ashley’s hand, which he was holding under the table, tightened around his.


    Ashley didn’t like being confrontational, but if someone pushed her, she wasn’t going to be polite.