Chapter 117
Chapter 117:
Phillip’s sudden shift in behavior immediately caught Ashton’s attention. He followed Phillip’s gaze and saw a purple Maserati rolling toward the main entrance. The car was adorned with numerous diamonds, sparkling in the sunlight and exuding opulence.
The luxurious vehicle belonged to Phillip’s sister, Sheila Watson. Upon spotting his sister’s arrival, Phillip quickly halted his debate with Ashton and hurried to open the car door for her.
As the door opened, a stunning woman emerged. Her long, wavy hair cascaded down her shoulders, and she wore a sleek, form-fitting business suit that accentuated her curves. Her face, as captivating as Emalee’s, turned the heads of many onlookers.
After helping his sister out of the car, Phillip gestured toward Ashton with a playful smirk.
“See that fellow over there, Sheila? That’s Ashton Baldwin, the one I’ve been telling you about. He used to sponge off the James family, and even after they showed him the door, he hasn’t backed down. He’s been annoying your future sister-in-law relentlessly. Looks like he found out we were coming and followed us here. Who knows what mischief he’s plotting p>
Hearing her brother’s words, Sheila studied Ashton with a frown. This was her first encounter with him, despite Phillip’s stories. Ashton had the looks of a classic charmer, exactly the type of man Sheila loathed. She instinctively sided with her brother, her disdain for Ashton growing.
With a look of contempt, Sheila gave Ashton a dismissive glance before turning her attention to the security guards at the entrance.
“What are you all waiting for? Get this man out of here immediately!” she barked.
Without giving Ashton a second glance, Sheila strode past him, radiating arrogance as she led Phillip and Emalee into the building.
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Despite Phillip’s desire to revel in Ashton’s humiliation, he focused on the matter at hand and trailed behind his sister into the Skyline Group office building.
However, as he walked past Ashton, Phillip couldn’t resist shooting him a smug look, making a menacing gesture across his throat. Ashton returned a frosty smile, choosing not to waste his energy on someone he deemed ignorant and incompetent.
Once Sheila and her entourage had entered the building, the security guards stationed outside approached Ashton. These guards, employed by Skyline Group, displayed a high level of professionalism. Instead of forcefully removing Ashton, they addressed him courteously.
The leader of the security team said, “Sir, if you have no business here, please refrain from blocking our entrance to avoid any disturbances. We would appreciate your cooperation. Thank you p>
This respectful approach sparked a sense of respect in Ashton. He offered a slight smile and replied, “As it turns out, I am here on business p>
The guards instantly tensed, ready to react. But before they could intervene, Ashton assured them, “There’s no need to worry. I’ll have someone come down to escort me shortly. You won’t face any issues because of me p>
He then pulled out his phone and dialed Charlie, instructing him to meet him at the entrance. Charlie, anticipating Ashton’s arrival, quickly ended his tasks and rushed down to greet him.
Following Sheila’s directives, the guards maintained a vigilant stance around Ashton. Despite Ashton’s assurance and his stationary position, the guards remained alert, cautious of any potential disturbances.
It was at this moment that they saw their CEO, Charlie, hurrying out of the building toward them. Their anxiety deepened with each passing second. Initially, it had only been the vice president issuing orders, but now, the CEO himself appeared to be on his way.
Was he coming to dismiss this young man as well? However, what happened next left everyone completely astonished.
With great reverence, Charlie approached Ashton and greeted him warmly. “Mr. Baldwin, my apologies for the p>
The guards were taken aback. The CEO of Skyline Group was showing such deference to this young man?
The guards exchanged confused glances, watching in disbelief as Charlie led Ashton into the elevator designated for top executives.
Once inside the elevator, Charlie, still visibly concerned, inquired, “I hope the security guards didn’t cause you any trouble p>
Ashton smiled and responded, “No, they were quite professional p>
This response eased Charlie’s worries. The sight of the guards surrounding Ashton earlier had made him anxious.
Then, Ashton turned to Charlie and asked, “By the way, Charlie, is there a woman named Sheila in senior management p>
Charlie hesitated briefly before answering, “Yes, we do have a vice president named Sheila. May I ask why p>
A faint, cold smile appeared on Ashton’s lips as he commanded, “Have her meet with me later p>