Chapter 113

Nathan's office reflected his personality—neat and tidy with the coldness of a clean freak. Ashley immediately made her way to the lounge attached to his office. She opened the door and, after rummaging through his drawers, took out a box. Elara followed along. She saw Ashley unwrapping the ribbon on a box. Inside the box rested a blue book. The title was "Whale Fall"—a sad yet tender story. Without hesitation, Ashley went through the book. It was at that time they heard someone unlocking the office door. It was the young woman from the front desk. She ran over to Elara and Ashley. Pointing a finger at them, she lambasted them, "I could tell from the security camera that something's off with the two of you!" When her gaze landed on the opened box, she grew even more furious. "How could you take apart Mr. Griffin's stuff without his permission? It's his personal belo—" Her voice trailed off when she saw Ashley fishing out a diamond ring from the hollow book. Ashley clutched the r