Chapter 73

MAY. I start to walk up to the pair, but Ethan backs up a step from Ashley, his grey eyes narrowing with disapproval. "This is getting rather old, Ashley. It is only out of respect for Bridget that I've let you stay here, but if you keep this up, I'll have security throw your things out." My lips start to curve, and at the last second, I dart behind the pillar, needing to hear and see more without exposing my presence. Ashley inches closer, refusing to back down. "There is no way that scrawny little thing satisfies you, Chase. I heard that your marriage was an arrangement fixed by your grandmother. The public doesn't know anything about it yet. Matter-of-fact, everyone thinks we're in a relationship. You could end things without a hassle. Give her some money and send her off. Surely, she hasn't seen a million in her life, and you have many more to spare. She'd be off your back without much argument." "You're way in over your head if you think I want her *off my back* or anywhere th