Chapter 238
Chapter 238:
Earlier, during class dismissal, Selena had approached him with a smile, reminding him that her sister’s birthday was just around the corner.
Upon hearing this, Ashton decided right then and there to prepare a little surprise for Rosalie.
His interactions with Rosalie had increased over time, and their relationship had quietly deepened.
She was such an intellectual and gentle woman, who not only possessed a caring nature but also knew how to take care of him; how could Ashton not be moved by her? However, despite the growing bond, Ashton remained uncertain about Rosalie’s feelings toward him.
Did she merely feel grateful for him saving Selena, or was there something more—a budding attraction toward him? Ashton wasn’t just picking out a gift to surprise Rosalie; he wanted to gauge her true feelings toward him through this gesture.
His thoughts occupied, Ashton barely noticed he had already stepped into the jewelry store.
Suddenly, a piercing scream yanked Ashton out of his reverie.
He snapped back to reality and quickly focused on the commotion—a man was sprinting out of the store, clutching something tightly in his hand.
It became clear that the man had timed his heist perfectly, striking during the store’s shift change when fewer staff were around. In a flash, he had vaulted over the counter, grabbed the most valuable necklace from the display, and was now making a mad dash for the exit. The entire sequence had been executed with precision, the robber’s plan unfolding seamlessly in mere seconds. A female clerk, realizing what had happened, reacted quickly by screaming in an attempt to halt his escape. But the robber barreled through, roughly shoving her to the floor.
With his escape route clear, the robber felt a surge of triumph. His freedom was just a few steps away. However, fate had other plans, for Ashton was now standing directly in his path.
“Fuck off!” the robber snarled, attempting to shove Ashton aside. Yet, it felt as though he had crashed into an immovable mountain, and the force of the impact sent him stumbling backward.
gⱯ𝗅𝗇0ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝗰𝓞𝗺, 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝓎 𝗷𝓾𝓼𝓽 𝗳𝓻𝗼𝗺 𝒾𝓈𝓉
His frustration boiling over, the robber’s expression twisted in rage. He swiftly pulled a sharp dagger from his pocket, brandishing it menacingly in front of Ashton. He shouted arrogantly, “Who the hell are you? Get out of the way, or you’ll regret it p>
As Ashton watched the robber’s brazen provocation, a smirk tugged at the corners of his lips.
Under the broad daylight, this man dared to be so audacious, clearly convinced that his plan was foolproof. Unfortunately for him, he hadn’t anticipated crossing paths with someone like Ashton.
With one eyebrow raised and a smile dancing on his lips, Ashton calmly replied, “Sorry, I don’t respond well to threats. The more you push me, the less likely I am to give in. If you’re so eager to act, then go ahead—just try.” His words were undoubtedly a direct challenge to the robber, who tightened his grip on the knife.
As the shop assistant, Aggy Scott, rushed to catch up, the robber realized that his time was running out.