Chapter 102
Chapter 102:
Realizing someone was bold enough to intervene, Paul, intrigued, turned to Ashton with a frosty smirk. He let go of Emalee’s hand and approached Ashton, evaluating him anew.
“Impressive, kid. You’ve got some courage standing up for them now. But such boldness could be dangerous for you p>
Phillip, who had feigned incapacitation on the ground, seized the opportunity for his own gain.
Rising swiftly, he sidled up to Paul with an ingratiating smile.
“All this mess, it’s because of Ashton! Remember the person I hired you to ambush? It was him—Ashton Baldwin! If Ashton hadn’t slipped away, our plans wouldn’t have fallen apart, and I wouldn’t have disrespected you in a fit of anger. He’s the root cause of this mess p>
Ashton’s eyes narrowed, the corners of his mouth turning up in a frosty smirk.
It dawned on him then—Phillip had orchestrated the ambush.
Emalee, taken aback, could hardly believe the direness of their predicament.
To her dismay, she realized that the chaos had ensued from Phillip’s failed scheme against Ashton.
Previously, Emalee had viewed Phillip as a compassionate and ambitious man. Now, faced with adversity, his veneer cracked to reveal a much darker side.
The image of Phillip she cherished fragmented, leaving her utterly disenchanted.
Phillip, now solely focused on survival, abandoned any pretense of integrity.
He needed to shift all blame to Ashton to incite Paul’s wrath against him, securing a lifeline for himself. Flashing a disingenuous smile, Phillip accused, “Paul, Ashton is at the heart of our troubles! Eliminating him could restore our camaraderie p>
Paul scoffed, unimpressed. “Our camaraderie? Do you even measure up to that claim p>
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Phillip quickly adopted a sycophantic tone, addressing Paul with a grin. “Look, you might have issues with me, but money shouldn’t be one of them. If you eliminate him, think of the substantial reward I’ll offer you! Consider it—killing me might feel good temporarily, but keeping me alive is far more profitable. Just handle Ashton and I’ll transfer a hefty sum to your account as soon as I return!” Interest flickered in Paul’s eyes.
He found no pleasure in tormenting a submissive Phillip. This new proposal was far more intriguing.
Noticing Ashton’s luxurious car, he surmised that Ashton could be wealthy too.
Paul proposed with a crafty grin, “Here’s the deal—whichever of you bids the highest gets my support in eliminating the other. Exciting, isn’t it p>
Phillip, seizing the moment, quickly countered, “I’ll put up two million! Eliminate him, and I’ll send the funds immediately. If I renege, feel free to do as you please with me p>
Paul’s interest peaked at the mention of the amount, though he held off on an immediate decision and turned to gauge Ashton’s reaction.
“And you, Ashton, what’s your offer?” he queried. Ashton simply offered a subtle smile, withholding any response.
Paul, sensing Ashton’s reluctance, pressed further, “I get it, you’re tangled up in Phillip’s mess, which must be frustrating. Offer a reasonable sum, and I’ll deal with Phillip myself, ensuring you and your friends are freed safely. It’s a fair deal, wouldn’t you agree p>