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Chapter 236 Ugly Trouble

Ashton wasn’t blind. He could see perfectly well in the rearview mirror that his boss was still holding Lily's

hand.

His vision blacked out-twice.

Last night, he’d clung to a sliver of hope. Maybe his boss was just going through a rebellious phase and only said

he liked men to piss off the family.

But when he saw that dark, ugly sissy through the window, all hope died on the spot. He nearly fainted right over

the steering wheel.

Still clinging to a thread of delusion, he tried to believe maybe his boss would be so horrified by the freak’s face

that he’d cut ties for good.

Instead, his boss held the freak’s hand..

Watching that noble, exquisite, otherworldly face of his boss reflected side by side with that ghastly mug in the

mirror-it made Ashton feel worse than if someone had stolen the precious cabbage he'd lovingly raised and

handed it to a pig.

Honestly, even if his boss liked men and couldn’t be turned back, Ashton could accept it-as long as the guy was

at least good-looking.

But no. Out of all the fine young men in the world, his boss had to choose the ugliest one.

What was the appeal? Was it the hideousness? The huge nose? The lack of basic hygiene?

Mr. Luke had made it very clear, if he ever caught his boss getting cozy with srandom guy, he was to

intervene at all costs-and report everything back immediately.

But Ashton was so crushed, he didn’t even have the strength to interfere.

He certainly didn’t have the guts to tell the old man. One glimpse of that monster's face might give the guy a

heart attack.

He was so distraught, he couldn’t even drive straight.

While turning a corner, the car nearly slammed into a line of hedges. He slammed the brakes just in time. to

avoid a crash.

The sudden jolt knocked Lily off balance, and she tumbled right into James arms.

She carried a faint sweetness in her scent-soft and lingering-and the moment she collided with him, that scent

burrowed deep into James’ heart.

As if bewitched, he couldn't stop himself from pulling her in tighter, wrapping her snugly in his arms.

Ashton stared, dead inside.

He didn’t dare let his mind wander again. What if the car swerved and gave those two another excuse to tumble

into each other? Who knew what kind of “accidental” contact might happen next?

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He silently raised the divider to block the view and focused on the road, choosing ignorance over heartbreak.

Even behind the barrier, Ashton couldn’t stop thinking about Lily's stunning face.

Not because he had any inappropriate thoughts-God no.

Purely from a place of aesthetic appreciation, he had to admit: Lily was gorgeous.

So why did his boss, who had such a beautiful wife, want nothing more than to divorce her-and instead fall head

over heels for this hideous sissy?

Honestly, just looking at that ugly face could ruin anyone’s appetite. How could his boss kiss that?

Ashton wanted to cry.

But he couldn't. If he lost focus, the car might crash-and that freak might use the moment to cling to his boss

again and get in scheap grope.

So he gritted his teeth and drove in silence.

James brought Lily to the Luke family’s mountain resort.

The scenery on the far side of the mountain was stunning-perfect for camping and barbecues.

Ashton had already arrived early to set everything up. Tents were pitched, the grill was hot, and every kind of

skewer imaginable was ready to go.

“Boss...” Ashton shuffled over, reluctant to get close to that freaky face but even more afraid to leave and risk

them getting too close. Better to stay and keep an eye on things.

He ran over to the grill, smiling like a lapdog. “How about you and...”

“Leila.”

James’ voice was as cold as ever.

Ashton forced the words out. “How about you and Mr. Li take a seat and relax? I'll handle the grill.”

“No need.”

James clearly wanted talone with Leila. The last thing he needed was a giant third wheel.

“You drive back. Cpick us up again tonight.”

Tonight?!

Ashton’s brain short-circuited.

One-on-one. Alone, In the mountains. From morning till night.

Who knew what might happen?

What if his perfect, flawless, dignified boss got defiled by that monstrous freak?

“What are you still standing there for? Drive.”

Ashton didn’t want to go.

He wanted to stay and protect his boss's virtue.

But the sheer pressure radiating off

James was too intense. In the Xi

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Once he got back into the car, he hugged the steering wheel and sobbed in silence.

With the eyesore finally gone, James’ mood lightened considerably.

He expertly lit the charcoal, rolled up his sleeves, and began grilling.

“Leila, if you're tired, feel free to rest in the tent. I'll call you when the food's ready.”

Lily still wanted to draw a clear line between them.

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Why were they barbecuing?

She had no idea how to face James

right now. For the psnicitavas!

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a turtle and figure out her next move.