Chapter 165
Chapter 165:
Liam was incensed that Ashton would use a lighter to start a campfire on a camping trip, a move he felt completely undermined the traditional spirit of outdoor camping.
Unfortunately for Liam, the Campbell sisters appeared to appreciate Ashton’s pragmatic use of modern technology, clearly enjoying the convenience of his quickly lit campfire. Determined to keep his cool in front of Rosalie, Liam suppressed his anger and turned away, visibly upset.
He had stayed to impress Rosalie and get an opportunity to pursue her. However, this incident had only served to make Ashton look good in front of Rosalie, much to Liam’s dismay. While internally seething, he marched back to his own campsite and summoned his most trusted subordinates without delay.
Clenching his teeth in frustration, he grunted, “Quickly, think of something. How can we make Ashton look foolish without Rosalie noticing our tricks p>
Given Liam’s deep interest in outdoor activities, his subordinates had become quite knowledgeable about wilderness survival.
A spark of inspiration struck one of them, who then excitedly proposed a mischievous plan. “Liam, there’s a kind of toxic mushroom nearby. If we dry it and grind it into powder, sprinkling it on someone could cause severe allergic reactions and relentless itching p>
Liam’s excitement surged when he heard the suggestion from his subordinate, and he quickly directed several of them to discreetly gather the mushrooms.
Meanwhile, he had to strategically draw Ashton to a specific spot in the woods to ensure their plan would proceed without a hitch.
With the scheme set, Liam made his way back to where Ashton and the others were camped.
As he approached, he overheard Selena enthusiastically complimenting Ashton.
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“You are incredible, Ashton! The meat you’ve grilled is so flavorful and tender, unlike the ones my sister and I managed to burn! And it’s not just the meat—the sauce is heavenly too. I could practically lick the plate p>
Liam’s heart sank with a mixture of irritation and jealousy upon hearing Selena’s compliments.
It irked him to see Ashton so favored by the women around him. Brushing off his discomfort, Liam approached with feigned casualness.
“Ashton, it looks like your campfire might be dwindling. It won’t last much longer. Need a hand gathering more firewood? I know all the best spots p>
Rosalie noticed Liam’s approach and gave Ashton a slight frown and a subtle shake of her head, signaling her suspicion. Despite noticing the shift in Liam’s demeanor from earlier hostility to dubious helpfulness, Ashton remained unperturbed. Confident in his own safety and unbothered by Liam’s motives, he was curious to see what Liam was plotting.
He wore a mild smile and stood up. “That’s perfect timing, actually. I was just worrying about our firewood supply. Thanks for the help p>
With that, Ashton willingly followed Liam deeper into the woods. Deep within the forest, Liam chuckled and said, “Ashton, I’m sorry about earlier. I didn’t fully appreciate your skills. I hope there are no hard feelings p>