Chapter 366
Chapter 366:
As the plane ascended smoothly, he clicked his fingers to summon a flight attendant and requested an exquisite bottle of wine. He then instructed the attendant to offer a glass to Rosalie and inquire whether she’d be willing to share her phone number. Convinced that the lavish gesture would capture Rosalie’s interest, Ellis was filled with confidence.
Yet, Rosalie declined once more, informing the flight attendant, “No thanks, I don’t drink. And could you please tell that gentleman to refrain from disturbing me p>
Next to her, Ashton couldn’t resist rolling his eyes, thinking Ellis had chosen some of the poorest pick-up tactics imaginable.
Given his powerful family background, Ellis had always believed that any woman he desired was within his reach. This made Rosalie’s steadfast rejections—not just once, but twice—all the more infuriating and bruising to his ego. His frustration deepened when he saw Rosalie laughing casually with Ashton, which stoked the fires of his anger further.
The first-class cabin was sparsely populated at this moment, accentuating the intensity of the encounter. Unable to stomach the sting of rejection, Ellis rose abruptly, the bottle of wine in hand, and approached Rosalie with a thunderous expression.
He barked at her in a commanding tone, “Lady, don’t fool yourself into thinking you can get away with anything just because you’re beautiful. This is your last chance—will you accept my wine, or not p>
Rosalie gazed at him, bewildered by his audacity. She tugged gently at Ashton’s arm and whispered sweetly, “Ashton, would you mind swapping seats with me? I think there’s something off with this man. Please, just go and hold him back p>
Ellis, already seething, lost all semblance of control upon hearing her words. In a fit of rage, he splashed the wine over both Ashton and Rosalie, cursing vehemently, “Fucking bitch! How dare you disrespect me like that! You’re nothing but a filthy bitch p>
Ashton reacted with lightning speed. The moment Ellis splashed the wine, he stepped in front of Rosalie and delivered a swift punch that sent Ellis tumbling to the floor.
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Ashton’s movement was so rapid that Ellis barely registered the blur before he found himself on the floor, his shoes skittering away from him. Without pausing, Ashton marched from his seat, grabbed Ellis just as he was attempting to rise, and shoved him back down with force.
Ashton had encountered plenty of privileged brats like Ellis, spoiled excessively by their families. This trip to Staville was supposed to be low-key, to avoid drawing attention from Fraser and his ilk. Ashton had intended to steer clear of any troublemakers who might escalate the situation. But Ellis, lacking any sense, kept provoking him. Ashton’s patience snapped; he could no longer hold back.
“I’m offering you a chance,” Ashton hissed. “Apologize to my girlfriend and return to your seat. Keep quiet, or I’ll make sure you learn your lesson p>
Ellis, defiant and unyielding, tried to get to his feet and sneered, “I don’t care who you are. Let me go! Do you know who I am? Do you know what the Byrd family represents in Staville? If you have any sense, you’ll release me and beg for forgiveness. Otherwise, your stay in Staville might just come to an abrupt end p>