Chapter 79
Chapter 79:
The cheers, predictably, erupted from Isaac. As Ashton spun around, he caught sight of Isaac, who had stealthily positioned himself right behind him, sporting a broad grin. Isaac playfully squeezed Ashton’s arm, mimicking the muscle massage one might give after a strenuous workout.
“I can’t believe you’ve maintained your fighting skills after all these years. You really are my best friend! We’re the perfect duo! You handle the fighting, and I’ll handle the cheers p>
Ashton gently pushed Isaac away and rolled his eyes. “Quit it with the touching, will you? I’m not into guys p>
Isaac’s face fell into a pout. “Too bad I’m not a girl p>
Ashton just chuckled and shook his head, choosing not to respond. He understood that this was simply Isaac’s nature—uninhibited and a stark contrast to the usual rich scion stereotype.
Still chuckling, Isaac draped his arm over Ashton’s shoulders once more and proposed, “We haven’t caught up in forever. Let’s grab a drink and relax p>
Isaac’s infectious enthusiasm won him over, and they left the mountain road behind, heading for the bar. Meanwhile, many of the onlookers remained, their excitement palpable. They had arrived in search of adventure and ended up witnessing far more than they had anticipated.
Out of the blue, an extraordinarily handsome young man took everyone by surprise, not only by winning the race and outpacing Liam’s top racer, Mountain Dog, but also by overpowering Liam and his crew. It was as if the scene had leaped right out of a movie!
Onlookers who had recorded snippets of the event were quick to upload their videos online, igniting a fiery debate. Although the footage was somewhat grainy, shot under the cover of night and from afar, the clarity of Ashton’s exceptional driving and combat skills still managed to dazzle the viewers.
Several admirers, particularly girls, went as far as to request his contact details in the video comments. Soon enough, these videos went viral across various social media platforms. Amidst widespread speculation, with some suggesting the clips were part of a promotional stunt for a new movie, and others theorizing about a deliberate attempt to turn someone into an overnight internet phenomenon, the videos continued to gather momentum.
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Meanwhile, Emalee stumbled upon these trending videos on her phone. Unlike the masses caught up in speculation, Emalee, having lived with Ashton for two years, recognized him instantly.
However, the sight of Ashton bravely confronting several adversaries didn’t bring her joy. Instead, she found herself biting her lip and clenching her fists, overwhelmed by a profound sense of frustration. Emalee had only married Ashton to save the James family from becoming the mockery of Inewood. Throughout their two-year union, she had remained indifferent to him, never bothering to learn more about him. She was unaware of what he liked, disliked, or what he was capable of.
It was only after Ashton signed the divorce papers that she began to realize his true worth, recognizing his knowledge and capabilities. She was struck by the realization that she had never truly known this man she had once deemed insignificant.
Adding to her gloom was the news of Tristan’s arrest.
Just then, a knock sounded on Emalee’s door. Without waiting for her permission, her parents entered, their expressions fraught with worry.
Her father, Matthew James, pressed her, “Emalee, why haven’t you reached out to Ashton yet? Phillip mentioned that if Ashton agrees to a settlement and writes a letter of forgiveness, Tristan could be freed without a criminal record p>
Miriam was more forthright. “Do whatever it takes to find Ashton and resolve this. I can’t bear the thought of Tristan behind bars p>
As her parents voiced their desperate appeals and she watched a video showcasing Ashton’s remarkable talents, Emalee was engulfed by a wave of frustration.