Torn Between Love and Hate

Chapter 152

Chapter 152 This is Indeed a Misunderstanding

Deborah paused for a moment, looked closely, and confirmed that she wasn’t weeling things

incorrectly

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particularly special

Now, Ashton happened to be sitting next to her, with just an aisle separating them. It couldn’t possibly

be a

coincidence.

Ashton didn’t look at her, sitting in the chair with his eyes lowered to the computer, his expression

distant and cold

The smile on Deborah’s face vanished, replaced by a look of full alertness

Seeing Ashton pretending to be focused on his work, acting as if he hadn’t noticed her at all, she

reached out and tapped twice on the desk in front of him!

Ashton didn’t even look up as he replied, “No need ”

The flight attendant nearby noticed the situation and saw Asldon’s Impatient expression the

immediately stepped forward to stop Deborah, “Ma’am, please return to your seal the plane will be

taking off soon

The flight attendant met Ashton and, sering Deborah’s demeanor, thought she was trying to get close

to him on purpose. A hint of disdain was hidder

expression.

Deborah stared at Ashton and sneered, “What do you mean ”

There’s no such thing as coincidence in this world.

As Ashton’s fingertips paused on the keyboard, the man who couldn’t even be bothered to lift an eyelid

suddenly looked up at her.

The flight attendant stepped forward and apologized, “I’m filly sorry, Mr. Mullen We’ll take care of it right

away.

Before I could finish speaking, I saw Ashton’s face light up with an incredulous smile. “Debby, what a

coincidence!”

The flight attendant looked somewhat dumbfounded, hesitating whether or not to let Deborah leave,

Just then, the chief purser came over, greeted Ashton politely, and called her away.

Deborah looked at him with her icy gaze, her face full of caution. “What do you mean by ‘coincidence?”

Upon further thought, Ashton didn’t feel that this could be explained away as mere coincidence.

He hesitated slightly, then tentatively asked her, “So, did you come looking for me on purpose because

you have something to discuss?”

Deborah didn’t want to waste time talking to him, as she suspected that this man most likely had ill

intentions.

Now that Joseph is not around, she went to Oceanview City with Ashton.

What if, after getting off the plane, he pesters her or even does something to her? What should she do

then?

For such a person, one cannot help but speculate with the utmost malice,

Deborah immediately turned around, ready to get off the plane, and called a flight attendant over. “I

need to change my flight. Can I still leave now?”

The plane was about to take off soon, and the cabin doors were already closed.

The flight attendant stepped forward to dissuade her, “Ma’am, we can’t go back down now. Are you

facing any difficulties? Do you need any assistance?”

Deborah took out her phone, ready to call Joseph.

Seeing her like this, Ashton finally spoke up to explain, “Debby, this really is a misunderstanding. I

didn’t intentionally book the same night as you, and I have no intention of making things difficult for

you.”

Ashton thought about it for a moment and figured out the reason.

It must be Joseph’s older brother Chandler who did the good deed.

It would be unbelievable if Deborah could trust him.

A few people were at an impasse when a man strode over from not far away.

The flight attendant looked over and saw Steven walking towards her.

What a day it is today, as all of these people have gathered together by chance.

Steven walked over with a smile and greeted Ashton, “Mr. Mullen, Ms. Shepherd, what a coincidence. I

have some business matters to discuss with you, Mr. Mullen.”

Deborah couldn’t get off the plane now either. Seeing Steven approaching, she immediately felt as it

she had grasped at

lifeline.

“Mr. Moxley, my seat is right next to Ashton. Would you like to switch seats with me?”

With a grateful expression, Steven smiled and said, “That’s wonderful, I don’t want to cause any trouble

for Ms. Shepherd. My seat is over there, please allow the flight attendant to guide you.”

Deborah quickly and efficiently gathered her belongings, ready to follow the flight attendant to Steven’s

seat.

She thought to herself, this doesn’t seem very safe either.

Once the plane lands in Oceanview City, it will be thousands of miles away from Richmond. What if

Ashton makes

things difficult for her?

As I was thinking, Steven spoke up again, “By the way, after arriving in Oceanview City, I need to make

a trip to Jingron Design to meet Mr. Wayland.

I’m not very familiar with Oceanview City, so after we get off the plane, I wonder if it would be

convenient for Ms. Shepherd to show me the way?”

Deborah was no fool. With Steven having said so much, it was clear that it wasn’t all just a coincidence;

he was

actually helping her.

She gratefully nodded right away, “Great, I’m actually heading to the office too.”

Steven politely smiled and watched her follow the flight attendant away before sitting down in

Deborah’s seat.

He had no intention of discussing business on the plane; he was simply bringing the child along. When

he saw

Deborah, she was the one who asked him to come over.

After taking Steven’s seat, Deborah couldn’t help but feel tense knowing that Ashton was not far away.

She had no desire to sleep or do anything else.

I took out my phone, wanting to send a message to Joseph. I thought about how it had been three

years since he last went to the Black Group. Today was his first day back, and there must be a lot of

executives keeping an eye op

him.

At this moment, he’s probably quite busy, so it’s better not to bother him without good reason.

After hesitating for a moment, she still decided to put away her phone.

I glanced around and happened to meet the gaze of a little girl standing nearby.

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Alyssa probably didn’t expect Deborah to suddenly look over. A hint of panic flashed across her face,

and she Immediately averted her gaze.

Deborah noticed a men’s briefcase on the table in front of her and guessed that it might have been

brought by Steven.

The child looked exceptionally beautiful, with a resemblance to Steven in the eyebrows and eyes.

Steven must be around 30 years old now, and for a man of his age, having children is quite normal.

Feeling somewhat guilty for taking Steven’s seat, Deborah took the initiative to greet the young girl,

“Hey there, are you with Mr. Moxley?”

The little girl glanced at her hurriedly and nodded, “Yes, Steven is my uncle.”

Deborah felt even more guilty. Steven had brought such a young child with him, and now, in order to

help her, he had left the child here all alone.

She spoke up to explain, “Your uncle is sitting up front because he ran into a business friend and

decided to swap seats with me. Is it okay for you to sit here alone, or should I call your uncle back?”

The little girl had a pleasant voice and politely replied, “It’s alright, I often go out to play by myself. This

time, it just so happens that my uncle has to go on a business trip.”

Deborah looked at her, feeling an intense sense of familiarity, to the point where she suddenly found it

hard to

breathe.

After a while, she finally had some impression, “Are you… Alyssa?”

Deborah thought of a song she had accidentally come across on her phone and hummed a few lines.

“The stars in the sky shed tears, the roses on the ground wither, waiting for the wind to blow, waiting for

the wind to blow.”

She hummed, and the little girl’s beautiful eyes turned red. “Miss, have you heard my song before?”

To Deborah’s surprise, she encountered a minor celebrity on her flight.

Thinking of Mona, she laughed and said, “One of my colleagues really likes you. She always says that

if she could have

a daughter who is half as well-behaved and adorable as you, she would go crazy with happiness.”

Deborah spoke with enthusiasm, but noticing the little girl beside her didn’t react much, she suddenly

felt a bit

awkward.

Just think about it, she’s such a famous child star, she’s probably used to being praised all the time.

She might even find it a bit annoying.

Deborah let out a light cough, just as she was about to pull back her neck that had stretched towards

the child. But then she heard the little one speak up, “Miss, what about you? Do you like me?”