Taming the Billionaire Playboy

r. Whatever had happened, she wanted to forget it immediately. Ashton had seemed different before she left. Whatever had happened to him, she didn't want to think about

from behind, but Ashton didn't seem to notice. He was heading towards his door. He arrived sooner and the figure stopped him. Annika, who had been busy on

cognizing the man who wa

n trying to catch up with you since you

lasses. He pushed the glasses to the

ers my father requeste

rahim said, handing ove

ers thoroughly. She never thought that he would be this serious. Perhaps she judged him too soon from yesterday

shton closed the file

far," Ashton praised. "I'll go thr

miled at

u, sir,"

ka was still watching him. He turned to her stiffly, and Annika's heart almost skipped a bea

sir," she gree

he said coldly

sat back on her desk. She knew why he was asking of her. It had to be the schedule. And she was alm

tanding before the door of his office.

ton's muffled

t hung on the chair while the sleeves of his white undershirt were folded. His black hair fell on his forehead and

o see me, si

ow at her and she imme

Ashton?" She cor

s blank face and she h

said. "What do I h

d in before you arrived to adjust it," she said. "You are free till you

shton. He seemed to be staring a

he party last ni

forehead, holding the

did," she

dressed in a gray suit and her skirt highlighted her curves perfectly. She was tempting,

lunch togeth

sed by this, and

mean...Ashton?"

nch with me,"

a hard pass. She just couldn't. She k

but I can't,

terested him. Something that he couldn't quite fathom yet. He stroked his chin gently. Annika could feel her h

d. "I respect

surprised

now?" She ask

nd nodded. Annika spun and h