Chapter 126
Chapter 126:
Kristine pushed the wheelchair forward and continued along the path.
Before long, Asher broke the silence. “I heard you are getting married to Colton p>
Without slowing down, Kristine answered plainly. “Yes p>
Asher tightened his grip on the armrest. “Then congratulations on finally getting what you wanted p>
A gentle laugh escaped Kristine. “What is there to celebrate? Just watch — the wedding is not going to happen p>
That confidence visibly lifted Asher’s spirits. He glanced up with interest. “And why is that p>
“Elyse will never let it happen p>
After a moment, Asher spoke again with quiet curiosity. “Do you truly have no intention of marrying Colton p>
Kristine lowered her gaze and studied him, holding his eyes with an expression he couldn’t quite read.
The attention made his chest tighten and his heartbeat pick up.
“Why are you staring at me like that?” he asked.
𝘞𝗵𝖺𝘵 е𝘷ery𝗈n𝗲 i𝗌 re𝖺𝖽𝗶𝗻𝗴 o𝗇 𝗴а𝗹𝗇о𝗏е𝘭𝗌.сo𝗆
Kristine stepped around the wheelchair and crouched in front of him, tilting her face up to meet his directly. “Something does not add up. You and Colton are business partners, yet you show an unusual level of concern for his private life p>
This was not casual curiosity. It went far beyond that.
Blinking twice, Asher answered carefully. “A partner’s personal matters can influence a company’s future. I keep an eye on Colton’s private life because I do not want it interfering with his work p>
Kristine looked unimpressed. With a faint smile, she replied, “I almost thought you were interested in him romantically. That would explain why you care so much p>
The words caught him off guard, and he nearly choked. “What did you just say p>
Without stopping, Kristine resumed pushing the wheelchair. “It is not an unreasonable guess. I have heard that even at thirty, you have never been seen with a woman. In your social circle, women are everywhere. If a man reaches thirty without one by his side, there are only two explanations. The first is a matter of preference — that you are attracted to men p>
A sharp cough escaped Asher, and warmth rushed to his ears. “I am not gay p>
Kristine pressed her lips together and said nothing.
After a moment, Asher spoke again. “You did not mention the second possibility p>
A small smile curved her lips. “It is better left unsaid. I would rather not offend you p>
“Go ahead. I will not be offended p>
Since he insisted, Kristine chose her words carefully. “You asked for honesty, so here it is. The second reason is… impotence.” Almost immediately, she added, “You promised you would not be upset p>
A faint smile appeared on Asher’s face. “I am not angry, but there is something I want to ask p>
“What is it p>
“Why did you jump to the conclusion that I like men, but never question my physical ability p>
Heat rushed to Kristine’s face.
Watching her cheeks turn red only improved Asher’s mood, and his smile widened. But the moment the topic of marriage registration crossed his mind, the lightness in his expression faded and his eyes grew solemn.