When There Is Nothing Left But Love Chapter 1382


    That single statement silenced Herman entirely. At the same time, it hade at the cost of Ashton’s


    bargaining power.


    Fuller Corporation’s withdrawal from the coboration with Trivett Corporation meant that Ashton would


    be unable to interfere no matter what evil ends Pitcoin would be used for.


    It seemed as if the discovery that his parents were alive had utterly transformed Ashton. The upright,


    dignified man that George painstakingly raised had vanished.


    Ashton’s words thus dropped like a bomb in the living room, scattering the uneasiness that had hung


    so heavily in the air before.


    Thora, who had been observing the scene unfold from the sidelines, chose this moment to speak.


    “You’re going to withdraw from all coborations? Ashton, do you really intend to sever all ties with


    me?” she seethed.


    The Ziegler family was no longer Ashton’s target. In fact, from certain perspectives, Ashton had indeed


    wronged Thora in some aspects.


    A flowering career was all well and good for a woman, but her rtionships and emotions would always


    remain her core upation.


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    Thora waited in agony for Ashton’s reply. Ashton, however, was in no frame of mind to deal with


    anything other than the recent tragedy. He merely gazed at her nkly with disinterest, looking absent


    altogether as if his soul had flown off to another dimension entirely. Wherever it was, it was neither


    present nor ready to engage with Thora’s demands.


    It wasn’t that Ashton wanted to evade her questioning. He didn’t quite possess the capacity to at the


    moment.


    Every second that ticked by threw Thora into a greater frenzy. The expression on her face was growing


    increasingly desperate. Unable to endure this long-drawn awkwardness, I hastily chipped in, “Ms.


    Ziegler, allow me to apologize to you on behalf of Ashton. He only hid our marriage from you due to the


    circumstances. If there’s anything you’re dissatisfied with, we’ll do whatever we can to make amends.”


    Thora was an intelligent woman. I truly believed she would know that negotiating apromise would


    enable her to achieve the best possible oue from this catastrophe despite the hurt she’d suffered.


    Besides, Ashton and Thora were both victims of the previous generation’s wrongs. There was no real


    benefit in furthering this resentment.


    Thora, however, did not act like the reasonable woman I expected her to be. “I was yed for a fool by


    the two of you. Do you think I’d let you off the hook that easily?” she asked bitterly.


    Upon further reflection, I realized that it must have taken a considerable amount of courage and pride


    for Thora to have arrived at her current position. For her to have cast off the help of the Ziegler family


    and establish her own business, she must have had an unimaginable amount of perseverance. I knew I


    should not expect her to back down without a fight, then.


    I heaved a sigh. “What does Mr. Ziegler think of this matter?”


    At the mention of his name, Thora instinctively started and nced away. I followed the line of her gaze


    and realized that she’d been looking at Ashton.


    She had her jaw clenched in contemtion. After a while, she said evenly, “I want Ashton to sign a five-


    year contract. It must clearly state that within the stipted period, Fuller Corporation will only


    coborate with one of Ziegler Corporation’s constructionpanies.”


    I gaped at her. Thora clearly had no qualms about allowing her personal grievances to interfere with


    professional matters.


    Five years of coboration with the Fuller Corporation was a surefire way for Thora to propel her own


    company to the top. It was the best maneuver the woman could make from unrequited love.


    Ashton, however, had no discernible reaction upon hearing Thora’s demand. He nodded, saying


    gravely, “As long as the work is legal and reasonable, I have no problem with it.”


    Despite such an enormous ask, Thora remained discontent. She piped up again, “Furthermore, this


    scandal put me in a bad light. Both of you will have to find a way to fix my reputation.”


    “Don’t take advantage of their kindness! How do you expect them to clean up your mess? Are you


    expecting Ashton to divorce Scarlett to pursue you, then let you dump him this time around?” John


    retorted heatedly.


    Thora, however, remained unppable. She obstinately stuck out her chin at him before saying


    haughtily, “That’s just what I’m asking him to do. I’m the only one who should be permitted to dump


    others, not the other way around.”


    Her ridiculous statement made John give a snort of incredulity. “Who do you think you are to make


    such ridiculous demands? You…”


    I hurriedly cut in, “Wait, John.” I nced at Thora thoughtfully, then said, “I think Ms. Ziegler’s request


    can be met in another way.”


    I was certain that Ashton’s and my divorce was not the only option for Ms. Ziegler to recover her


    standing.


    Thora’s features softened upon hearing my attempt at conciliation. The corners of her mouth twitched


    before she spoke, “I’ve finally seen for myself today that you’re a practical woman. You’re not the spoilt


    princess I thought you were, but a wolf in sheep’s clothing. You really did put up a good performance all


    those other times we met.”