Gustav gulped as he stood behind Lucian. His eyes drifted to his boss's back, sensing Lucian's mood darkening. But this time, the heaviness and darkness emanating from his boss felt stronger than ever.
Was it because Ashley was playing dangerously with fire?
That new tactic of hers was different from the usual. At least before, Ashley would never deny that she wanted to leave. She would openly show her disgust, her intention to leave, and her hatred toward everything.
But now, she was playing with Lucian's heartstrings. Not just Lucian's, but Primo's as well.
That woman… she is always so cunning, Gustav thought, sighing heavily at what could happen once they confirmed this was another ploy by Ashley.
When did she start planning this?
Helping another person out of the goodness of her heart?
Impossible.
Ashley was getting more and more cunning in how she tried to escape Dominion, and this explained why she was trying so hard to tag along.
