Chapter 14: Ashton

I slumped into my chair after getting off the phone with Hailie. I hated leaving her today, but I had things I had to do at the office, and sadly, it couldn’t wait.

Terry was telling Ethan all about my upcoming wedding. Ethan was shocked, to say the least, when Terry told him who the blushing bride was.

“And how does Hailie feel about the match?” I hear Ethan finally ask, directing the question towards me. I smiled at the thought,

“She wasn’t too thrilled about it at first, but after the other day, I think Hailie’s coming around to the idea more and more.” Ethan raised a brow at me before patting my shoulder,

“Just make sure you’re doing this because you love her.” He tells me, “Not because it’s an easy out.” Before I could reply to his warning, the door to the office flew open to reveal a well-groomed man with slick back hair, hints of silver peeking through, and a gaze that